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.
Can You Escape from the Catfish? – an Educational Game of Tag
A hands-on game to teach students about fish migration, predators and prey and human impacts.
Resolving human-wildlife conflict – a role-play lesson
Sometimes humans and animals come into conflict with each other. In this lesson, students will explore the impacts humans and animals have on one another and look for ways to resolve or reduce conflict.
Meet-a-Scientist: Tiffany Luong
Meet a scientist! An interview with Tiffany Luong – a microbiologist who studies phages and phage therapy as an alternative to antibiotics!
Meet-a-Scientist: Kendra Sirak
Meet a scientist! An interview with Kendra Sirak – an anthropologist who uses ancient DNA to study past populations.
Hydrogen Fuel in Class – a Hands-on Lesson
This hands-on lesson gives students the opportunity to learn about alternative energy sources in an active and engaging way!
Meet-a-Scientist: Kaitlyn Varela
Meet a scientist! An interview with Kaitlyn Varela – a biochemistry scientist. Science lessons and inspiration from Science Journal for Kids.
Learn about Evolution and Dinosaurs
Middle school lesson about evolution using dinosaur fossilized bones and other paleontological evidence.
Build a Habitat for Healthy Bees – a Hands-on Lesson
A hands-on lesson and reading extension based on real scientific research about pollinators and habitat loss.
Archeology and Genetics – a Hands-on Lesson
A fun hands-on activity to teach students about archaeology and basic genetics! Includes a reading extension and distance learning option.
Case Study on Invasive Species for 5-9th Grade Students (in English and French)
Three great articles in English and French for middle and high school students about catfish – an invasive species in French rivers.
How Can You Use Scientific Articles in Class?
A Teacher’s Testimonial: Seda Dawson is a 7th-grade science teacher at Westchester Academy for International Studies, Houston, TX. She shares how and why she uses Science Journal for Kids‘ resources in her classroom.
Overfishing – a Tragedy of the Commons Game for Students
An educational game about overfishing and fisheries management – with candy!
