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.
7 Science Articles from California
Science articles from California for middle and high school students. Various scientific fields and topics – from biodiversity to social science.
Read-along Versions of Articles
Our scientific articles now available as audio versions for students with reading difficulties or visual impairment.
6 Science Articles for Chemistry Class
Four great articles to teach students in chemistry class, including lessons, videos and interviews with scientist.
Gratitude and Emotional Exhaustion – a Hands-on Classroom Experiment
Do your students seem stressed or overwhelmed? This lesson plan could help them assess their emotional wellbeing and come up with ways to cope with
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.
