Sixth graders explore leafless twigs and identify leaf buds.  In this forest resources lesson students complete a lab activity that shows them how to identify tree and leaf identification. 

Students examine the parts of the tree and examine the health of trees in the vicinity.  In this tree safety lesson students work in groups to complete a stated goal. 

Seventh graders study and explore the base of PA game fish species and characteristics.  In this cooperative learning instructional activity students create a fish fact game by researching information on certain species then play...

Students evaluate the relationship between biodegradable waste and dissolved oxygen in water.  In this biodegradable wastes lesson students complete a lab activity in groups then analyze their results.

Students search the Internet and write a research paper on the environment.  In this investigative lesson students develop a paper on fisheries and management of them. 

Students investigate how to read topographic maps.  In this map reading lesson students complete a topographic map activity. 

Students go on a nature walk. In this forest stewardship lesson, students brainstorm a list of things found in the forest, go on a nature walk and discuss forest stewardship.

Students examine how trees change over time. In this forestry lesson, students read the book The Seasons of Arnold's Apple Tree and choose three trees to observe over a period of time. Students record observations and seasonal changes in...

Students identify leaves for an art project and create a collage. In this leaf lesson, students review leaf characteristics. Students use leaves to create a collage of an animal or creature. Students write recipes of leaves for their...

Third graders list creative uses for old objects. In this recycling lesson, 3rd graders work in groups to brainstorm creative, new uses for old, everyday items. This is the first lesson in a unit on recycling.

Students practice reading comprehension strategies. In this literacy and science lesson plan, students read a non-fiction article about wood and locate main ideas and details. Students construct a card game using information taken from...

Students examine the historical purpose of the forests in Pennsylvania and investigate how the iron manufacturing process works.  In this chemistry instructional activity students write the chemical formula for making charcoal.

Students examine how the environment influences tree growth. In this tree lesson, students analyze the growth of rings to see how plants adjust to adverse conditions in order to survive.

Students explore the natural environment and people's views, in particular the Native Americans. In this environment lesson students discover the many uses of wood as it pertains to our natural resources.

Learners discover how to identify trees.  In this research lesson students use dendrology to decipher what a trees classification is and explore each trees traits. 

Students examine leaves that are assigned to them.  In this earth science lesson plan students work in groups and find examples of leaves that the instructor asks for. 

Students use their basic knowledge of dendrology concepts and terms.  In this tree leaf lesson students divide into groups and determine which characteristics go with what plant. 

Learners research and identify the fish of Pennsylvania. In this earth science lesson, students view ten photos of fish and identify the characteristics of each fish. Learners record observations and practice naming the fish using their...

Learners investigate water conservation. In this water conservation instructional activity, students list the uses for water and record their water usage for one day. Learners graph the data and create a water conservation poster.

Students use stream trays covered in different types of rocks or soil to investigate infiltrates and runoff. In this water pollution lesson, students work in groups with stream trays that have different substrates. They write a paragraph...

Young scholars examine various pond water samples to identify water quality. In this water quality lesson, students will identify levels of nitrates, ammonia, pH, hardness,and alkalinity in pond water. They will explain importance of...

Learners conduct an experiment using leaf packs.  In this leaf lesson students complete an activity in groups and complete a handout. 

Students study stream speed.  For this stream speed lesson students complete an activity and formulate an opinion and study its effects.

Ninth graders study the effects of soil and rocks on filtering groundwater.  In this groundwater lesson plan students complete a lab activity that includes sources of contamination.