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.
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Chinese Paper Lanterns
Using hanging file folders to make durable paper lanterns as decorations for Lunar New Year celebrations such as the Chinese New Year and the Chinese Lantern Festival.
Subjects: Social Studies, Art
Chromatography
Use water to separate the different colors used to create the "black" in black markers.
Subjects: Physical Science, Life Science, Art
Circle Game
A board game that can teach whatever you choose!
Subjects: Physical Science, Life Science, Earth/Space Science, Math, Social Studies, Language Arts
Circuit in a Jewel Case
Learn about electricity and electrical components by building a flashlight circuit!
Subjects: Physical Science
Circuits an Electron Maze
Controlling the flow of electrons provides us with heat, light, power, entertainments, and communications over vast distances. Bulbs, batteries, and wires can help students build a basic understanding of electrical circuits.
Subjects: Physical Science
Clipboard Book
Fill the pages of this clipboard journal with thoughts, drawings, poems, plant rubbings, and observations from day or overnight journeys to the great outdoors.
Subjects: Life Science, Earth/Space Science, Language Arts
Closest Stars
Students create a 3-dimensional representation of the closest stars in this activity that demonstrates the scale and structure of space and our Milky Way galaxy.
Subjects: Earth/Space Science, Math
Codon Necklaces
Learn to use the universal codon table to assemble a wearable amino acid chain!
Subjects: Life Science
Color Array in a Tray
Young learners experience the joy of discovery while they experiment with mixing colored water. An enjoyable activity for tactile learners and also visually pleasing!
Subjects: Physical Science, Life Science, Art
Color Changing Disks
These little disks are polarizing filters that have tape adhered to them. When two are held up to a light source, wonderful, color mosaics are created.
Subjects: Physical Science
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