Explore the Lessons
Aligned to national standards, these exciting inquiry-based lessons address key areas of life science, physical science, earth science, and technology/innovation using common materials you can find in your classroom. Help students make real world connections to science and ignite the spark that may eventually lead students to a scientific career!
K-2 Lessons
Recycling: Old Made NewIn this lesson, students explore different items that can be recycled and observe and compare the differences between various paper products. Then students work together to make recycled paper. Download activity |
In the MixIn this lesson, students cooperate as engineers to solve a real world problem. Given a container filled with water mixed with soil, Styrofoam, pebbles, and leaves, students use a variety of filtering tools to create a cleaner water sample. Download activity |
Light and ShadowThe purpose of this lesson is to provide students with a foundational understanding of light by enabling them to explore how light interacts with different objects and to discover relationships between light and shadow. Download activity |
Stick together: Fun with AdhesivesWhen an art teacher runs out of glue for her classes, students work together as engineering teams to create a formula for homemade glue. Then students test their glue concoctions using various materials (e.g. paper, cardboard). Download activity |