A Shake Table Earthquake Lesson Plan
Shake tables are simple to construct, and provide an engaging way to teach students about the effects of earthquakes on structures. This earthquake …
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Fun Science Project: Understanding the Effects of Overcrowding
In this science project, students will observe how the growth of plants is affected by overcrowding. Students will relate their observations in human …
Continue ReadingIdentifying Unknown Substances Physical Science Lab
In this middle school science activity, students will collect and analyze data in order to identify four unknown mystery substances by observing how …
Continue ReadingIdeas for Good Beginning Labs for Physical Science
Simple physical science labs can always be made fun. Read here to learn about a variety of labs that can be done in a brief period of time with very …
Continue ReadingFinding the Density of Irregular Objects: A Simple Physical Science Lab for Middle School
In this fun physical science lab, middle school students will learn how to find the density of irregularly-shaped objects.
Continue ReadingPaper Chromatography Experiment: Middle School Science Lesson
This chromatography lab experiment can be done as a hands-on middle school science lesson about mixtures and solutions. Students will separate the …
Continue ReadingHow to Extract DNA from Strawberries: Middle School Life Science Experiment
In this easy and fun life science lab activity, students will extract DNA from strawberries, but bananas, kiwis or onions will also work. Since DNA …
Continue ReadingLesson Plan Ideas: Astronomy Projects with Constellations
Use these astronomy projects to help your students to enjoy astronomy as they learn. Add these projects to your astronomy lessons today!
Continue ReadingEarth Science Activity for Grades 5-8: Weather Prediction Journals Using Cloud Formations
This is an interesting activity all your students are sure to enjoy. Teach your students how to predict the weather by the cloud formations in the …
Continue ReadingLife Science Project: Model of a Cell
In this creative and fun life science project, students will make a 3-dimensional model of a plant or animal cell using everyday household materials.
Continue ReadingMiddle School Planet Poster as an Astronomy Project: Project Instructions
This Planet Poster can be assigned at the end of a unit on the solar system. Middle schoolers enjoy choosing their own planet and using their …
Continue ReadingMeasuring Surface Tension of Water with a Penny
Students will learn about surface tension and apply the scientific method by observing the number of drops of water that stick to the surface of a …
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