Students study the importance of alkaline earth metals.  For this metals lesson students research the minerals that are essential for human health. 

Young scholars consider the impact of globalization on community colleges. In this education lesson, students establish collaborative relationships with young scholars in other schools within the world to compare the reaches of global...

Sixth graders explore biology by viewing video clips in class. In this microorganism identification instructional activity, 6th graders identify the types of organisms that can feed small animals such as algae and protozoans. Students...

In this colon worksheet, students form sentences with colons to introduce lists in the sentences. Students complete 9 sentences total.

In this graph worksheet, students use information in a tally chart to complete a pictograph of favorite pizza toppings and answer 4 related questions. A website reference for additional resources is given.

Students study fungus, its reproduction and uses.  In this eukaryote instructional activity students complete several fungal experiments.     

Students participate in an experiment to determine where fungi and molds are formed, and create graphs documenting fungal growth.

Learners experiment with fungi and yeast in order to determine their role in nature. Students study terms associated with fungi and yeast through this series of lessons.

Fourth graders study various aspects of the novel "The Twits," and then pairs of students try to write new chapters in Dahl's style.

Students listen to the story Bread, Bread, Bread by Ann Morris, explore the many varieties of breads available, and explore how bread is made.

Second graders categorize fish crackers into groups by color and compare the two groups using the symbols <, =, and >. They use concrete objects to solve number sentences with equalities and inequalities.

Students examine how the food pyramid is an important nutritional tool. They classify foods and compare the number of servings per group that are necessary for maintaining good health by placing empty food containers in grocery bags.

Students describe different types of breakfasts they would like to eat. They make and eat breakfast food.

Third graders demonstrate the power of solar energy by completing a variety of activities, including the creation of a Pizza Box Solar Oven.

Fifth graders study the structures of a plant cell and animal cell. They create a graphic organizer and a food model. Finally, they write an essay comparing and contrasting plant and animal cells.

Fourth graders, in groups, use observation skills at 12 stations and describe what they see.

Third graders write descriptions of food items in order to create a restaurant menu. They use adjectives to describe mouth-watering and vivid food and compare it to a boring adjective-lacking menu. They design and share their menus with...

Tenth graders, in groups, write pieces of a script in a particular style that they are introduced to. They also study how tension and irony work together in scripts.

Students apply estimation strategies for problem-solving purposes. They become familiar with one aspect of a marine biologist's work.

Fourth graders review their knowledge of nutrition and the 5 food groups. Then they read a story which involves food from Ethiopia, India, and Mexico. They examine these foods and their nutrients, considering the health value of each.

Students listen to a story about cows and identify foods made from milk. They have a tasting party and practice a finger play called "Five Mugs of Milk."

Young scholars identify the origin and preparation of the main ingredients in pizza. They identify the food safety procedures followed in a pizza factory and then prepare and eat a pizza in class.

Students identify food safety practices and storage methods.

Students study how carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and water provide basic nutrients for body growth and function. They describe quality sources of the basic nutrients and the importance of water.