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Foliage Findings: A Leaf Pigment Activity

Download this simple biology lesson plan and introduce elementary science students to the plant pigments responsible for autumn leaf colors.

Meteorites: The Relationship of Kinetic Energy to Mass

Simulate meteorites coming to earth and the relationship between kinetic enegery (KE) of a sphere and its mass by measuring and analyzing quantitative data.

Electromagnetic Induction Lab: Creating Electric Current from a Magnetic Field

Use this Electromagnetic Introduction Lab to demonstrate the factors that affect the strength of electric and magnetic forces.

Sunshine in a Jar: Do-It-Yourself Outdoor Garden Lanterns

This build your own solar LED Jar light is a fun and creative way to teach and learn about photovoltaics.

Ocean Currents and Tides

Help your students create a model of the earth’s ocean waves in a bottle.

Hidden Figures Movie Activity

Engage your STEM students by watching the Hidden Figures movie and trying out our activity.

Electron Configuration Battleship Activity

Focused around electron configurations, this fun battleship adaptation is great for your next chemistry class.

The Evolution of Finches

Explore Darwin's Theory of Evolution with this high school biology activity.

Marvelous Magnet Activities

Marvelous Magnets: An Exploration of Electromagnetism with Lab Stations

Investigating Magnetic Forces & Force Fields: Building a Compass

In this activity, students will find that the materials with higher iron contents will serve as better compass needles.

Homeostasis Heroes

Create a character and story line based on the physiological impact a certain system has on the body.

Tragedy of the Commons

This activity explores the "tragedy of the commons."

What is the density of water?

What is the density of water? Does 1 mL of water really equal 1 cm3?

Diffusion and Cell Size Lab

Observe the different rates of diffusion that occur among different sized cells.

Borax Snowflake Lab

Teach 9th grade chemistry students how to build a snowflake with borax.

Magnetic Force Fields: Attractive Breakfast Cereal

Use breakfast cereal to teach your students about magnetic attraction.

Atoms and Molecules: Subscript & Coefficient

Introduce balancing equations and the Law of Conservation of Matter.

Light Waves & Phosphorescence