Lesson Ideas
Are you looking for fun ways to cover scientific topics in your classroom? Check out our science lesson plans and ideas for teachers.
Free Science Teaching Resources for Homeschool
Science Journal for Kids aims to make scientific research discoveries more accessible to the general audience and particularly to children. We do that by digitally
Scientific Articles about Animal Behavior
This collection features five of SJK’s adapted research articles on animal behavior, exploring zombie ants, zoo animals during a solar eclipse, shark sleep habits, raven
Articles Translated in Vietnamese
Our mission is to let all students have access to real scientific research. That’s why we have articles available in written, non-English translation. Our team
3 Articles About Sustainable Aviation
This collection of adapted research articles introduces students to the concept of sustainable aviation: making flight more environmentally friendly by finding fuel alternatives. Engage students
Ask-a-Scientist Podcast E10: Dr. Will Beckerson, zombie insects researcher
Listen to our podcast episode or read the transcript below featuring Dr. Will Beckerson, zombie insects researcher, as we talk about zombie ants, zombie snails,
5 Scientific Articles About Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes live all over the world. There are more than 3,000 species of them! We know them best for the annoying, itchy bites that come
Ask-A-Scientist Podcast E9: Dr. Jay Falk, hummingbird researcher
Listen to our podcast episode or read the transcript below featuring Dr. Jay Falk, hummingbird researcher, as we talk about queering biology and doing research on
Testing animal intelligence – a role-play lesson
Are you looking for an engaging way to help students learn about how animals learn? This lesson will let students explore animal cognition and how
Chemical Reactions: a Cup Pong Educational Game
This hands-on, interactive classroom activity helps students learn about chemical reactions through a game of cup pong. The game serves as a metaphor for chemical
Ask-A-Scientist Podcast E8: Dr. Jen Stern, space scientist at NASA
Listen to our podcast episode or read the transcript below featuring Dr. Jennifer Stern, space scientist at NASA as we talk about life on Mars,
Teaching Activities about Microbiology
This collection highlights teaching activities, hands-on lessons, and online simulations we found on the web that can help students learn about microbiology. They are created
Ask-A-Scientist Podcast E7: Dr. Sarah Kienle, leopard seals researcher
Listen to our podcast episode or read the transcript below featuring Dr. Sarah Kienle, leopard seals researcher, as she talks to SJK about the differences