This past week I was searching for some energy related lesson plans, when I stumbled upon some truly unusual science units and links - which are listed below. The grade levels vary, with a number being more appropriate for middle and high school ages.
If you find yourself spending large amounts of time in your car some days , the Seat Belt Physics lesson is a perfect way to school while driving!
Have you ever sat inside the Astrodome and wondered how the structure is supported!? Check out the Physics of Domed Stadiums lesson.
The Heroes of Agriculture lesson caught my attention!
Hope you find something your children enjoy!
Society of Women Engineers – Neat lessons (be sure to click on the "next page" link in the top banner to see details about each lesson.
Two sites for energy related activities:
Organic Farming Lesson Plan
Dr. Dirt from West Texas A & M University
The Great Grizzly Lesson Plan
Baking Bread Lesson and Field Trip
Weather lesson plans from the University of Illinois
Reading weather maps lesson plan
Classroom Hydroponics
Some fun growing activities from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Thank you for visiting. See you next week!
Michelle
Michelle and her husband have been homeschooling for 10 years and enjoy life in a tiny southern town. They are the owners of Treasure Box Press. Michelle holds a Master's degree in Child Development and Family Studies. She serves as the Judge Advisor for the North Carolina FIRST (www.usfirst.org) Lego League and a judge for the www.FIRST.org World Festival. She is the author of numerous Sam's Science Adventures, including "RIC: Robots in the Classroom", all available through www.TreasureBoxPress.com. She spent 15 years in the biotechnology industry before turning her heart toward home.
Comments
Perfect timing
for the Weather lesson plans!!! I am just working on a lesson plan outline for a co-op class on weather that I'll be teaching! Thanks for those links!
Blessings,
Kym
Thanks!
As usual, you come up with some great stuff. Definitely going to try out the seat belt physics. I'm always in the car.
