Students explore the purpose of a garden. In this Earth Day activity, students read the story The Gardener and complete a Venn diagram comparing life in a city to farm life. Students discuss Earth Day and plant flowers in a garden .

Students read about categories of mammals and their features. Students then construct a marine animal, using given print outs in the lesson plan. Students then create adaptations for their mammal, using a web site reference for guidance.

Students examine our connection to the Earth. They identify how Native Americans believed in a "Mother Earth". They discover how the earth and life are connected.

Young scholars examine the effects of acid rain by performing a simulation experiment. They also view the effects of acid rain and erosion on the reservation and record observations in a science log.

Students observe a jar of pond water and predict how much life they think exists in the jar and watch a "Bill Nye: The Science Guy" video regarding protists. They participate in an online virtual pond dip where they begin to familiarize...

Pupils are introduced to "The Magic School Bus Explores the Ocean". They should have been studying the ocean. They have heard and read many books on the topic. This software will bring the ocean to life and provide information to enhance...

In this science worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle by writing in words related to the life cycle of a butterfly. Students review ten vocabulary words on this worksheet.

In this science worksheet, 3rd graders answer 12 clues to find the answers to a crossword puzzle that is focused on things that live in trees. They use words such as butterfly, tree frogs, raccoons, and squirrel.

Students investigate how a tree grows from a seed. In this plant biology lesson plan, students use potting soil, tree seeds, and a paper cup to observe seeds growing into plants. Students record observations in their science journals.

Students investigate biodiversity by creating reports with their classmates.  In this ecosystem instructional activity, students utilize the Internet to research the different types of life in our environment and different locations...

Students discuss fossils. In this science lesson, students simulate fossils within Earth's layers by using gummy fish and bread.

Learners explore how to preserve native wild plants and garden crops. In this science lesson plan, students play the role of botanists and research North American plants. Learners create a presentation about their findings.

Students explore environmental awareness by completing a construction project. In this biomes lesson, students identify the different elements for life to thrive in an ecosystem. Students utilize a cardboard or wood box to create a biome...

Students investigate pulleys and pulley systems. They demonstrate how multiple pulleys dramatically reduce required force. They study hoe pulley systems are used in machines and impact everyday life.

Pupils, after brainstorming and discussing butterflies, answer a variety of key questions involving butterflies by participating in a butterfly scavenger hunt. They assess various butterfly facts, a butterfly's life cycle in detail and...

In this animal instructional activity, learners complete 6 pages of activities and exercises pertaining to the diamondback terrapin. Students read about the life cycle, study habitat maps and color and cut out a three dimensional turtle.

In this living in space reading worksheet, students read a passage about life on the International Space Station written by a former astronaut. Students then answer 6 multiple choice questions.

Students watch videos about unusual fish behavior and write to marine scientists about the proper care of fish. For this fish lesson plan, students watch the videos on how to properly transfer fish to saltwater, and they do so in an...

Learners examine what naval architects and marine engineers do.  In this engineering lesson students work in teams and design a boat with a sail structure. 

Students explore physical science by participating in a class experiment. In this chemistry lesson plan, students discuss what they predict will happen when cooking oil and water are blended together. Students utilize a plastic...

Pupils are introduced to how the digestive system works in their body. In groups, they discover they need energy and water to live a healthy life. They discover how the body repairs itself and how it grows. They also examine how...

Learners explore the ocean in this earth science lesson. They use the Internet to gather information on parts of the ocean including the beach, ocean floor, continental shelf, trenches, and the animals that inhabit these parts.

Students study barrel sponges. For this science and art lesson, students discuss what sponges are, create their own sponge, and share what they created with the rest of the class.

Students, working in groups, research planets in terms of the size, temperature, number of moons, and potential for life. They use packets and worksheets as guides for their research. Students may role-play as aliens visiting their...