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Indian River Lagoon

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this science worksheet, students complete 7 sentences about the Indian River Lagoon. Students also locate 12 words in an estuary word search.
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Organizing Life

For Students 7th - 12th
In this taxonomy instructional activity, students learn about Linnaeus' system for classifying living things. Students complete 2 fill in the blank and 2 short answer questions based on what they read.
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The External Anatomy of the Crayfish

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students investigate the external anatomy of a crayfish. In this arthropod lesson plan, students study the structures of the head, the body and the appendages of a crayfish. They locate specific structures present in arthropods and...
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Blue Planet: Seas of Life - Tidal Seas

For Teachers 6th - 8th
After viewing the video Blue Planet: Seas of Life, students review oceanic concepts. In this earth science lesson, students reflect on the effect tides have on living things and conduct research to create a "tidal trivia" game....
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Blue Planet: Seasonal Seas

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study and research marine invertebrates.  In this marine activity students create an illustrated report and help complete a class exhibit. 
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Oil Spill Cleanup

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students participate in an oil spill simulation and how to clean it up. For this oil spill lesson plan, students also calculate the cost of the clean up of an oil spill.
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Lesson on GPS

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate global positioning systems. In this technology and mapping instructional activity, students view a PowerPoint presentation in which they identify the features of a GPS, state its uses, and follow steps to find a...
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Pets and People

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss the pros and cons of having household pets. In this health activity, students identify different types of diseases they can get from pets. They evaluate their pet interactions and suggest ways to modify health habits...
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Oil Spill Lesson Plans

For Teachers 4th - 8th
With the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, now is a great time to educate students on issues related to oil.
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Endangered species

For Teachers K - 8th
Students define the following words: extinction, endangered species, meteorite collision, glaciation and climate warming. They investigate that there are 307 species on the endangered list, and an average of 10-20 species are added each...
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Compound Sentence

For Students 6th - 10th
In this sentence structure worksheet, students review a definition and examples of compound sentences prior to responding to 10 questions that require them to label the parts of compound sentences.
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Endangered Species

For Students 4th - 6th
In this endangered species worksheet, students complete math word problems where they refer to the chart about endangered species. Students complete 7 problems.
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Dinosaur Time Capsule

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders research prehistoric life using educational software. They design a prehistoric life while showing the use of appropriate scale and names for the prehistoric life. They follow an internet link to participate in a virtual...
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How Can We Live Here? Life In Extreme Environments

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the limits of life on Earth to extend their beliefs about life to include its possibility on other worlds. They investigate three hypothetical environments and the bacterial life forms that could exist on Earth.
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All About Birds

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students study different kinds of birds, and demonstrate reading comprehension skills, including reading strategies, inference, literal meaning, and critical analysis.
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Vertebrates are Cool!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students conduct research on various vertebrates. They read the eBook 'Vertebrates,' select a vertebrate, conduct research, and create an eBook with one photo about their chosen vertebrate.
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What is Classification?

For Students 9th - 12th
In this classification worksheet, students describe the difference between Homo erectus and Homo sapiens. Then they define taxonomy and explain what was wrong with Aristotle's method of classification. Students also describe their...
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Comma Worksheet 2

For Students 7th - 10th
In this grammar worksheet, students insert all necessary commas in fourteen sentences. Students check to make sure that each sentence is grammatically correct.
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Word Problems

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this word problem solving learning exercise, students review their math skills as they examine 6 word problems and solve them in the space provided.
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Ocean Pollution & its Effect on Aquatic Animals

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students consider the concept of ocean pollution. In this ocean lesson, students participate in a hands-on demonstration in order to replicate an oil spill and its effects on marine life.
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Give Me a Minute

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students categorize data. In this categories lesson, students get a specific topic and they have a minute to list as many items that fit under this topic. They compare lists with a classmate and discuss whether all answers work.
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Habitat for Sale

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars are able to define habitat, and identify the four things that living things need to survive. They are able to describe how living things are adapted to their habitats.
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Pets: Oh Behave

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students develop an understanding of how innate and learned behaviors and the environment determine behavior.
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The Life Cycle of the Butterfly

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders study the life cycle of a butterfly by observing metamorphosis taking place in a butterfly pavilion. Students illustrate their understandings of the body parts of a caterpillar and butterfly, as well as the life cycle,...

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