Idea Sheets
Idea Sheets are hands-on experience guides linked to core curriculum topics.
Every Idea Sheet is cross-referenced to one or more of the curriculum subjects listed in the Content Standards. Use this Idea Sheets Search Tool to rapidly pinpoint activities that are perfectly suited to the grade level, subject area, and content standard you want to cover.
Idea Sheets are based on readily-available, low-cost materials such as cardboard tubes, bottle caps, old CD's, etc.
You can also Search Idea Sheets by Standards or Keywords.
Bug Pooter
Create a pooter, or "bug vac" to gently collect and study small creepy crawlies.
Subjects: Life Science
Building Blocks
Wooden cubes can be used for a variety of building activities that develop spatial skills and mathematical reasoning. In this activity, students make a 3-dimensional shape using a given number of cubes.
Subjects: Math
Building Center
Building with foam pieces, blocks, and boxes will help young learners explore elements of design, construction, and the scientific process in an open-ended way!
Subjects: Physical Science
Building it Bigger
Explore how scale affects volume in this hands-on, pyramid building activity.
Subjects: Physical Science, Math
Building on the Ideas of Others
This activity for larger groups provides practice in team creation and rapid building.
Subjects: Physical Science, Language Arts, Art
Bulls-eye
Simple marble games can be a great introduction to the study of motion ... or just a great way to spend an afternoon!
Subjects: Physical Science
Bumpy Balls
Balls are popular playthings for people of all ages. They help develop hand-eye coordination and gross motor skills, and they appeal to tactile learners. In this activity for students of all ages, foam balls are made that can be safely used in the classroom for a variety of learning activities. Bumpy Balls are easy to create, fun to make, and even more fun to play with!
Subjects: Physical Science
Butterfly Bush
In this easy art project, students can design and make their own butterfly bushes.
Subjects: Art
Buzz Off
Give this little noisemaker a whirl to learn about the effects of air passing over a taut rubber band. As it vibrates, the rubber band can generate a surprising range of deep rumbling tones. How can the pitch be changed? Experiment to find the answer!
Subjects: Physical Science
Cabbage Patch Indicator
Red cabbage juice is amazing! Acids and bases make it change color!
Subjects: Physical Science, Life Science