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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Let the River Run

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners explore the environment by reading a story in class. In this water formation lesson, students define environmental terms such as rivers, streams, gulf, oceans and lakes. Learners read the story A River Ran Wild and discuss the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Be a Watershed - Create a Living River

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students investigate water ways by conducting an experiment with classmates.  In this natural resources lesson, students define a watershed and identify where large ones are located within the United States.  Students utilize cups,...
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Lesson Plan
Pennsylvania Department of Education

Animal Classes and Their Ecosystems

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore animal characteristics by participating in an environment identification activity. In this animal habitat lesson, students discuss a range of different wild life and the ecosystems that they are a part of. Students view...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Minimize the Effects of Fire

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore environmental safety by reading assigned text in class. In this fires instructional activity, students discuss the benefits and negative aspects of lighting a fire near a campground. Students list other ways to avoid...