Learn About Leaves

Life Science Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Science Lessons

Science Lesson What Are Leaves For? Leaves are very important for trees – they provide food for the whole tree (or plant)! How do they do it? Leaves use a very special process called photosynthesis (say: foto-SIN-thuh-sis) to convert energy from sunlight...

How to Choose a Balance

Teaching Resources & Guides, Product Resources & Support

Next to selecting a microscope, a balance is the largest science equipment purchase decision that most schools and homeschool families make. Watch this video to learn more about digital balances: Click to see all balances The type of balance you need depends on the...

Eyes & Vision

Teaching Resources & Guides, Life Science Projects, Science Lessons

 Learn about eye anatomy and how your eye works.

Food Science: Popcorn & Chocolate

Chemistry Projects, Science Lessons, Middle School Projects

Why Does Popcorn Pop? Popcorn is a marvel. Have you ever wondered how such big fluffy flakes could come out of a hard little popcorn seed? The secret is water. Do this project to learn about the reaction going on inside a popcorn seed. What You Need: Test tube and...

Introduction to Body Systems

Teaching Resources & Guides, Science Lessons

Digestive. This is the system that breaks down food and absorbs its nutrients. The digestive tract is a long system of tubes that run from the mouth to the anus. It includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. The liver and the pancreas...

Experiment with Wind Power

Earth & Space Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Physics & Engineering Projects

Experiment with wind power as you build a simple turbine.