Lesson Ideas
Are you looking for fun ways to cover scientific topics in your classroom? Check out our science lesson plans for teachers.
The Spread of Infectious Diseases, Exponential Growth, and Social Distancing
With so many schools ordered to shut down, students find themselves at home all day. Many of them worry about viruses and other infectious diseases
Infectious Diseases, Epidemics and Vaccines: a Distance Learning Lesson
A lot of students around the world are at home due to school shutdowns. Naturally, they have lots of questions about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Teaching the Digestive System by “Making Poop” with Your Students
A memorable hands-on classroom activity to teach the human digestive system at elementary, middle and lower high school level.
A Fun Game to Teach Middle School Students About Vaccinations and Herd Immunity
A fun game and three great articles to teach middle school students the importance of vaccination and herd immunity! Adapted science articles for kids.
Science Journals that Publish Student-Conducted Research
A list of academic journals that publish scientific research conducted by students.
5 great articles to teach high school students the science behind greenhouse gas emissions and climate change
5 great articles to teach high school students the science behind greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. Peer-reviewed STEM research adapted for kids.
Free STEM Resources We Love and Recommend
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Glossary of Common Scientific Terms
Blinded study = a study where the identity of participants and their data are kept hidden from researchers to prevent bias until after the results are
