Standards
In Rhode Island schools, science curriculum conforms to the Next Generation Science Standards. What does each grade need to learn? Visit Rhode Island Model Science Curriculum for examples and read the year at a glance!
Animal Biology
Think Like a Microbiologist
Source: Baylor College of Medicine
Standards: MS-LS1-1, MS-LS1-2, MS-LS2-3
What Do Cows Eat?
Source: Michigan State University
Standards: MS-LS1-7
Observation Bee Hives: Build Your Own
Source: University of Florida
Standards: 3-LS3-2, 3-LS4-3, 3-LS4-4
Dog Packet
Parts of the Dog
Dog Knowledge Test Questions
Source: University of Rhode Island
Standards: 4-LS1-1, 3-LS3-1
Getting Started With Chicken
Chicken Wellness
Safe Handling of Eggs in your Flock
Source: University of Rhode Island, University of Kentucky
Standards: 3-LS3-2, 3-LS3-1, 3-LS4-2
Starting An Egg Business
Source: University of Rhode Island
Standards:
Embryology in the Classroom
Source: National 4-H Council
Standards: 3-LS3-1, 3-LS3-2, 3-LS4-2
Brooding and Growing Chicks
Source: University of Missouri-Columbia
Standards:3-LS3-1, 3-LS3-2, 3-LS4-2
Owl Pellet Dissection Worksheet
Owl Pellet Bone Sorting Chart
Barn Owl Food Web
Source:
Standards: 5-PS3-1, 5-LS2-1, 4-LS1-1
Backyard Biosecurity
Source: United States Department of Agriculture
Standards: 3-LS4-3
Rabbits, Rabbits, Rabbits
Source: University of Florida
Standards: 3-LS3-1, 3-LS3-2, 3-LS4-2
Rhode Island Shellfish
Shellfishing for Fun
Source: University of Rhode Island
Standards: 3-LS4-3, 3-LS4-4
Exploring Marine Science and Aquaculture
Source: University of Maine
Standards: LS4.D, LS3.A, LS3.B
4-H Wildlife Projects
4-H Wildlife Leaders Guide
Source: Virginia Tech, Purdue University
Standards: 5-LS2-1, 5-PS3-1
Finding Hidden Insects
Source: United States Department of Agriculture
Standards: 3-LS4-3, 3-LS4-4
Fish Camouflage
Seal Adaptations
Source: University of Rhode Island
Standards: 4-LS1-1, 4-LS1-2, 3-LS3-2, 3-LS3-1, 3-LS4-2
Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program
Source: North Carolina University
Standards: 3-LS3-1, 3-LS4-3, 3-LS4-4
Explore the Outdoors
Learn about the environment by hiking and exploring for grade 3-5.
Source: Ohio State University
Standards: NGSS 3-LS1-1, 3-LS4-3, 3-LS4-4, 4-LS1-1, 4-LS1-2, NGSS 5-ESS2-1
Plant Biology & Ecology
Seed to Salad: Quilt Block Salad Gardens
Source: Cornell University
Standards:
Flower and Ornamental Growers Handbook
Source: Oregon State University
Standards: 5 LS2-1
Maxwell Mays Trail Curriculum
Source: Audubon Society of Rhode Island
Standards: 5-LS2-1, 5 ESS2-2
Terrariums
Source: University of Missouri
Standards: 5 ESS2-2, 5 LS2-1
Geology
Source: Utah State University
Standards: 5 ESS2-2, 5 LS2-1
Source: University of Rhode Island
Standards: 5-ESS2-1
Physics, Engineering & Technology
Think Like An Engineer
Source: Cornell University
Standards: MS ETS1-2, MS ETS1-4
Think Like An Astronaut
Source: University of Rhode Island
Standards: MS ESS1-2, MS ESS1-3
GIS Experiment
Source: National 4-H Council
Standards: MS ESS2-3, MS ESS1-4, MS ESS2-3
Discover 4-H
Scroll down on the link to gain access to over 80 different free books of lesson plans in areas like archeology, spy craft, science, health, art, “How to survive a Zombie Apocalypse”, energy, coding and many more!
Source: Utah State University
Standards: Various
Cooperative Extension: Follow a Researcher
Learn with student researchers on expeditions to Peru, Antarctica, The Falkland Islands through videos, Twitter sessions, photos, biographies and you can join the expedition to get updates, announcements and materials!
Source: University of Maine
Standards: Various grades 8-12Math
Math Worksheets
Free printable math worksheets for Grades 1-10
Source: Worksheetworks.com
Standards: VariousAnimal Bio
Marine Science and Aquaculture
Try the Fish on a Farm, Sharks and Minnows, food chains, tide pools and ocean zones lesson plans in this curriculum packed with marine fun.
Source: University of Maine
Standards: NGSS standards are listed in each lesson for ages 5-8
Animal Science Anywhere
Learn about biology, anatomy, diseases, nutrition and veterinary sciences
Source: Michigan State University
Standards: Grade 8-12
Chemistry
Mini Experiments: Ice Cream in a Bag,
Make your own Gloop, Inflating Reactions Experiment
Source: University of Rhode Island
Standards: 5 PS1-2, 5 PS1-4
Science Fun with Chemistry
Learn about changing forms, properties, reactions & testing.
Source: National 4-H Council
Standards: 5 PS1-3, 5 PS1-2, 5 PS1-4
Crime and Spy Science
Source: Utah State University
Standards: 5 PS1-3
Technology
