Animal Defenses An article with photos of some of the innovative means animals have developed for attack and...		Learning about Levers Students will make a lever to lift stones, and will learn the science behind levers.
Gardening with Kids Tips for gardening with children.		Observing Sound Waves Students will conduct an experiment that will allow them to see sound waves in action.
Common Household Pets A brief article listing common household pets around the world.		The Tablecloth Trick and Inertia Students will learn about inertia and by performing the tablecloth trick.
Weather Station With a student-made weather station and/or the Internet, students measure weather in a variety...		Tracking the Space Station Encourage your students to catch a glimpse of the space station in the night sky.
Build a Volcano Build a volcano using common kitchen supplies. This fun science activity is perfect for...		An Illustrated Astronomy Glossary Students will create an illustrated glossary of astronomy terms.
Can Sound Travel Through Things? Through simple experimentation, students will learn how sound waves function and travel.		Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery provides lots of laughs for the reader. This lesson...
Condensation Students learn about the water cycle, evaporation, and condensation.		Bio Poem Handout Use this template when writing a bio poem, a great format for students to write creatively...
Inertia in Motion Through experimentation, students will learn about the first law of motion, including inertia,...		Strides for Women Posters Students research the lives of accomplished women and create posters displaying the...
Herbs in the Classroom Grow herbs indoors all year by creating a mini-greenhouse.		Similar and Different Students discuss the ways in which they are similar and different. This is a great activity to...
Jumping Coins Students will learn about work versus force by dropping coins on a ruler.		Substitute Teacher Information Filling in these sheets will provide your substitutes with the necessary information to run...