Life Cycles: Lesson Plan
This lesson for elementary students (grades 1-4) teaches about Life Science using an inquiry approach. Students will compare the life cycle of a plant to that of an animal in this hands-on activity.
Selecting a Telescope
This article addresses the following: Telescope Features Telescope Selection Telescope Features The aperture, which is the light gathering lens or mirror that points at the sky, is the key to observing more stars and greater detail. A larger aperture gathers more...
Videos about Home Science Tools Products
Find out more about Home Science Tools products with these short videos. They explain features and show the product in action to help you make a more informed buying decision! Click one of the links below or just scroll down to browse these videos. Fun...
Antibiotics & Antibacterial Agents
Infections Do you know the difference between viral and bacterial infections? Viruses are non-living agents of disease; they are genetic material (DNA or RNA) inside a protein coat, which inject themselves into normal cells. The viruses then re-direct the cells’...
Bees and Ants Science Projects
Science Projects Smelling Bee Game Despite having compound eyes, bees and ants don’t use their eyes the same way we do; in fact, some ants are blind! So instead of their sight, bees and ants often will rely on their sense of smell. Special scents called...
Explore the Ocean Depths
Learn about the ocean floor, deep sea creatures, and deep sea exploration with this science lesson.