Dr. Forrester discusses the pattern of the four seasons by examining the tilt of the Earth upon its axis and orbit around the sun. She explains the effects of the four seasons on plants, animals, food availability, and daily human life....

Dr. Forrester identifies what causes day and night by discussing the Earth’s rotation. She investigates the Earth’s movement of rotation by conducting an experiment illustrating how it rotates on its axis using a flashlight.

Dr. Forrester explains that we rely on natural resources for powering our cars, and heating our homes. Natural resources, also known as nonrenewable, include oil, natural gas, and coal. There are a variety of renewable energy sources...

Dr. Forrester explains that plants, animals, water, and fossil fuels are natural resources. She explains how regional and natural sources of energy influence what people use. She shows how to recognize that nonrenewable resources such as...

Dr. Forrester will define parts of a river system: valley, canyon, tributaries, stream, channel, delta, floodplain, mouth, drainage basin. She will show locations of major drainage basins in North America, including the Mississippi,...

Dr. Forrester will provide information about the Mississippi River, explain how it carries sediment into the Gulf of Mexico, and talk about how the deposited sediment forms the bow-shaped Mississippi Delta. She will explain parts of the...

Dr. Forrester teaches about various water irrigation systems and how they provide water to areas that may not have enough water. She also explains how water irrigation systems provide a way for farmers to water crops.

Dr. Forrester talks about the many uses of water. She will talk about water treatment plants. Dr. Forrester will also brainstorm with your student how to conserve water.

Dr. Forrester explains what fossils are, how they are formed, and what information they provide. She will also be conducting an experiment using fossils.

Dr. Forrester talks about the different types of landforms that can be found in the United States. She also describes several landforms in detail about how they are created.

Dr. Forrester describes the work of geographers and discusses landforms. She also explains that landforms are natural features of the land’s surface.

Dr. Forrester talks about hydrologists and explains that a hydrologist is a scientist who studies the movement, quality, and distribution of water. She also explains how water can be used to produce electricity.

Dr. Forrester talks about the carbon and oxygen cycle. She describes the paths they make through the ecosystem. She also lists the ways that oxygen is removed from the atmosphere and how we use it.

Dr. Forrester will focus on the nitrogen cycle. She will define and explain how the cycle works.

Dr. Forrester defines the term ecosystem and talks about the factors that have a negative effect on them. Dr. Forrester will also discuss measures that can be taken to help preserve our ecosystems.

Dr. Forester discusses the importance of agriculture and teaches the students about the effects of pesticides. She also explains how the organic food industry helps the ecosystem.

Dr. Forester explores the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem, identifying key components and threats currently faced.

Dr. Forester explores the tropical rainforest, grasslands, taiga, marine, and freshwater biomes.

Dr. Forester explores the desert, deciduous forest, coniferous forest, and arctic tundra biomes.

Dr. Forrester examines aquatic ecosystems and the impact of temperature, light, fertilization, and acid rain.

Dr. Forester creates a water ecosystem and identifies the roles of consumer, producer, and decomposer in the water ecosystem.

Dr. Forester examines the interworking of an ecosystem by creating a terrarium.

Dr. Forester defines and presents examples of biomes, ecosystems, and habitats.

Dr. Forrester focuses on explaining Punnett squares, dominant and recessive genes, and simple traits.