Students develop an interactive diary to record bird seed consumption. In this habitat lesson, students predict and record the amount of birdseed eaten each week by birds.

Students identify things that can be reused. In this environmental lesson, students read the poem "Hector the Collector" and discuss the difference between junk and treasure. Students complete a reflection about what they read by...

Learners investigate picture taking techniques while visiting an estuary. For this picture taking lesson, students examine the "Magical Images of the Estuary" handout. They think of and list important picture taking techniques before...

Tenth graders test their saliva for enzyme activity. In this enzyme instructional activity, 10th graders conduct an experiment to test the enzymatic activity of their saliva. They relate the lack of certain digestive enzymes with...

Students read about the importance of packaging foods and related items properly and reducing waste. In this packaging lesson, students read the background information about packaging and bring a variety of packaging materials to class....

Fifth graders discuss the functions, benefits and drawbacks of packaging.  In this product package instructional activity students design alternative packaging and write an essay to deal with the issues of packaging. 

Seventh graders study microorganisms in their environments by experimenting with milk products. In this microbes lesson, 7th graders read background information about microorganisms in yogurt and soured milk. Students then follow a...

Fifth graders research dairy farming and learn about dairy products as well as dairy processing. In this dairy lesson, 5th graders read background information about dairy farming and processing. Students discuss running a small business...

Students investigate the seed cycle. In this plant biology lesson plan, students plant tomato seeds and observe the plant growth. Students complete an activity sheet.

Students discover the concept of biotechnology. In this biotechnology lesson, students explore the history of biotechnology and its implications today.

Third graders research the interdependence of communities within different countries. In this community lesson, 3rd graders create a new community from a preselected country in South America. Students use the findings from their research...

Students examine the differences between biotic and abiotic factors, explain the difference between habitat and niche and compare how organisms get their nutritional needs.  In this local environment lesson students trace the path...

Second graders identify coping skills during times of stress. In this mental health lesson, 2nd graders read the story, Stressed Out Sally and brainstorm events that produce stress. Students rewrite a different version of the story...

Sixth graders study different environments and how the food chain affects the survival of different animals. In this environments lesson plan, 6th graders share the visuals which describe the characteristics of the environment that they...

Students determine how to lower the reliance on petroleum-based fuel. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students create concept cars for the future that using renewable energy.

Students determine just how large the sun is. In this solar system lesson, students follow the prescribed steps to draw a box that represents the size of the sun and its mass compared to the entire solar system.

Students study green economics. In this business ethics instructional activity, students listen to a lecture about environmentally stable businesses and respond to discussion questions based on the lecture.

Fifth graders create a timeline of the development of rice as an important crop. In this agricultural history lesson, 5th graders read about the history behind why rice was grown and where it is grown. Students demonstrate their learning...

Students participate in a physical fitness activity about water. In this water conservation lesson plan, students discuss how to conserve water and the amount of water most people use in a day. To illustrate this amount students move 70...

High schoolers write an abstract of a book concerning conservation. In this environmental activism lesson, students explore books such as Silent Spring by Rachel Carson.  High schoolers choose a book about conservation from a...

Students examine oil reliance in Britain and around the world. In this oil crisis instructional activity, students discuss how oil is produced and consider the supply left in the world. Students also examine the influences of oil prices...

Students study food borne illnesses and what foods are more likely to carry them.  In this investigative lesson students examine harmful bacteria. 

Pupils investigate the properties of polymers. In this chemistry instructional activity, students explain the importance of energy sources. They produce a bioplastic from the lab and evaluate its structural integrity.

Students take a closer look at energy security and energy independence. For this global issues lesson, students investigate the concept of energy security, consider energy policies and national security issues, and participate in a mock...