Students study the sun. In this heat energy lesson, students use the sun's warmth to make tea. They place a few jars with tea bags and water in the sun and discuss what the sun is doing to the water while they wait for the tea to brew....

Learners discover what compost is. In this composting lesson, students view a sample of a compost bin and define what the purpose of compost is. Learners discuss what the compost bin consists of and sort the compost bin into the green...

Students identify healthy food choices from the food groups on the USDA food pyramid. In this  nutrition and  health lesson, students identify and name examples of each food group displayed on the food pyramid. Students cut out...

Students study how to create a compost heap. In this composting lesson, students create a compost heap. Students write an essay describing the process.

Students explore botany by completing an art design activity in class. In this gardening history lesson plan, students identify the plants and crops utilized in the Colonial era for both food and medicine. Students utilize geometry to...

Students explore oceanography by conducting an environmental experiment in class. In this oil spill instructional activity, students discuss the human need for oil and what is at stake when we drill for oil in our oceans. Students read a...

Third graders plan for a garden. In this garden planning lesson, 3rd graders investigate the use of a grid to accurately map out and plan for a vegetable garden. Students predict the space requirements for different vegetables.

Learners create electricity. In this solar energy lesson, students role play how photovoltaic cells change sunlight into electricity.  Learners discuss the experiment and create their own diagram of the model. 

Students investigate the use of hydroponic gardening on the world food supply. In this hydroponic gardening lesson, students make a garden out of a soda bottle, grow a cilantro plant, and compare hydroponics with regular gardening using...

Young scholars build a solar oven. In this Science lesson plan, students construct a functional solar oven. Young scholars design the oven and explain the energy concepts involved.

Students design a solar still and purify water.  In this earth process and design lesson, students observe how the heat of the sun helps to purify water. Students analyze why this could be helpful on a desert island.  Students...

Students create an indoor container garden. In this container garden lesson, students explore seed germination. Students discuss edible seeds.

Learners explore salt and fresh water. In this water lesson, students investigate the amount of Earth covered by water. Learners compare the amounts of salt water to fresh water. Students create a visual representation to aid comprehension.

Young scholars determine ways of conserving water and write a Big Book about them. In this water conservation lesson, students participate in a puppet show about Drip and Drop, and ways to conserve water. They write a book that tells...

Young scholars study water conservation. In this water conservation lesson, students investigate the scarcity of water and determine reasons for conserving water.  Young scholars estimate how much water they use in one day and...

Students create a solar water heater. In this solar energy lesson, students conduct an experiment to determine which colors absorb more radiant heat. Students investigate the relationship of heat loss to insulation. Students then create...

Students discover healthy snacks. In this healthy snacks lesson, students create a healthy snack. Students sample a simple healthy snack.

Students explore garbage. In this landfill lesson, students investigate how much garbage is collected in landfills on average each day. Students discover hazardous materials that are disposed of improperly and the effects of these...

Third graders write a hazardous products substitutes recipe book. In this Science lesson, 3rd graders identify words and symbols that indicate hazardous substances. Students investigate safe substitutes and write a recipe book to use at...

Learners explore where there are drafts in their homes.  For this waste reduction lesson, students experiment with a learners made draft-o-meter and record drafts on a worksheet.

Learners experiment with the color and solar energy absorption. In this color and solar energy absorption activity, students spend two days discussing and experimenting with the concept of energy absorption. They paint cans with...

The pages of this resource are in landscape view and ready-made to use as slides in a presentation on energy transfer in your high school physical science course. Begin with pertinent vocabulary and finish with an explanation of the...

Junior high schoolers learn how to read a water meter, track their family water usage, and discuss the amount in class with other pupils. They will interpret real-world data and graph it. It is ideal for increasing awareness and...

Rally your administration and facilities manager to let your class examine the water flow rates in different areas of the school. After the audit, the class researches opportunites for conserving water and writes a report or develops a...