Lesson Plan Websites

 

The following sites have been selected using the following criteria:

  1. Easy to use and navigate.
  2. Range of lesson topics available.
  3. Usefulness and availability

 

#1: Middle School Science-   The site offers a variety of lesson plans for earth and space science, life science, and physical science.  Links are categorized by topic and are further organized into units.  Worksheets can be downloaded and used with most activities.  Sate visited: 10/2/05.  http://www.middleschoolscience.com/

 

#2: The Lesson Plan Library- This site offers science lesson plans for a multitude of physical science categories.  Lessons are categories based on grades K-5, 6-8, and 9-12.  Several of the lesson themes are incorporated at two or more grade levels.  This offers flexible planning for lower level and advanced learners.  Objectives, materials, and clear procedures are provided with each lesson.  Date visited: 10/2/05. http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/physci.html

 

#3: The Science Spot-   This site offers links to a range of chemistry sites.  Several sites lead directly to companies that offer lesson plans for teachers.  The sites offer free lesson plans and worksheets and are easy to use and navigate.  Date visited: 10/2/05.  http://sciencespot.net/Pages/classchemlsn.html

 

#4:  The Lesson Plans Page- This site offers science lesson plans in most areas of science.  Lessons are categorized by alphabetical topics.  Links to each lesson are described either by the question answered of the objective of the lesson.  Each lesson provides a list of required materials and detailed procedure.    http://www.lessonplanspage.com/ScienceJH.htm

 

#5:  The Teachers Corner- This site offers links to several activities that can be easily adjusted for any grade level.  The topics under the physical science link contain activities that reinforce critical concepts and understandings.  Date visited: 10/05/05. http://www.theteacherscorner.net/science/physical/index.htm

 

#6:  General Science Lesson Plan-  The links to lessons provided on this site are organized in chronological order.  The topics provide a connection between class objectives and real-life experiences.  Lessons on scientific research are also provided to help students conduct research for science fair.  http://www.scienceteacherprogram.org/genscience/gensci.html