Worksheet
Curated OER

BrainPop-Acids and Bases

For Students 8th - 9th
In this acids and bases worksheet, students use a word bank to complete 33 fill in the blank questions about the Acids and Bases movie found on the website www.brainpop.com
Worksheet
Curated OER

Forming a Hypothesis

For Students 6th - 9th
In this hypothesis worksheet, students read about how to form a hypothesis and how to collect observations. Students go through the 4 steps of forming a hypothesis.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Max's Math Adventures

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this math riddle learning exercise, students read through the rhyming math poem about the 'Card Castle Addition.' Students list all the ways they can come up with 14 using two numbers. Students then solve the final number sentence...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Examine an Ecosystem

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Pupils examine an ecosystem and record what they see.  For this ecosystem lesson students use a worksheet to help them identify the organisms in their ecosystem. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Crocodile Eyes

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars investigate the eyes and eyelids of reptiles and amphibians. In this animal biology lesson, students listen to a lecture on the characteristics of amphibians and reptiles and complete a crocodile eyelid activity sheet.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Sand Castles: Pre-engineering 101

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine how soil holds together and what the effect of particle size and water content is on soil.  For this engineering lesson students complete a lab, record their observations and discuss what they learned. 
Worksheet
Curated OER

Recycle Every Day

For Students 3rd
For this recycling worksheet, 3rd graders complete a word search.  Students locate 36 words in the puzzle, all associated with reuse of various items.
Website
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Libraries: Make the Dirt Fly!

For Students 9th - 10th
This online exhibition takes a detailed look at the construction of the Panama Canal. Content explores why the canal was built, how the route was chosen, how much man power and machine power it took to move all that dirt, hazards of the...
Website
PBS

Pbs: Independent Lens: Dirt! The Movie

For Students 9th - 10th
'Dirt the Movie' is an independent film about the importance of soil, how it is affected by things like climate change and pollution, and how we can learn to take better care of it. The site features video clips from the film, articles...
Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: Oli Finds His Place in the Dirt

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
ABCya! presents its fourth children's storybook for the classroom. Oli Finds His Place in the Dirt, is an original work by Michelle Tocci. The story is about an earthworm who feels sad about not being important. This is a great storybook...
Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: The Dirt on Dirt

For Students 5th - 8th
What is dirt, and what makes some dirt superior for gardening? Find out in this virtual soil exploration.
Interactive
Arcademics

Arcademics: Dirt Bike Comparing Fractions

For Students 4th Standards
Tug the rope attached to the dirt bike by comparing the given fractions using the greater than, less than, and equal signs.
Lesson Plan
Michigan Reach Out

Reach Out Michigan: Let's Catch Some Dirt From the Air

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site provides an experiment for early elementary students to discover different dirt particles in the air, and explore causes of air pollution.
Article
Washington State University

Washington State University: Ask Dr. Universe: Where Does Dirt Come From?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Great question! Dr. Universe refers to her friend Jim Harsh, a scientist, from Washington State University to answer.
Unit Plan
University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Synopsis: Essential Dirt

For Students 5th - 8th
A resource to help students learn about the importance of dirt.
Lesson Plan
Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy: How Dirt Works

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students learn the value of soil and its role as a natural resource.
Interactive
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: Dirt Detective

For Students 1st - 5th
Archaeologists study artifacts and soil and they use post holes to determine just how old the layers of soil is. Based on the location of post holes, archaeologists can determine if they are finding a house, or a wall or even a fort....
Activity
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: The Dirt on Soil

For Students 3rd - 8th
This interactive website explores the various soil layers and introduces you to the lifeforms that live in those soil layers.
Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: The Dirt on Soil

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
After completing this lesson, students will understand the source and the process for the formation of soil, the different types of soil, and the components of soil.
Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: What's in the Dirt?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders will observe changes in a small environment.
Interactive
Arcademics

Arcademics: Dirt Bike

For Students 5th
Solving proportions by finding the missing part and advance your dirt bike to the finish line.
Interactive
Cool Math

Coolmath: Coolmath4kids: Dirt Bike Fractions

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Hop on your dirt bike, compare fractions, and win the tug of war!
Handout
Other

North Carolina Department of Energy and Natural Resources: Dirt Can Be Dirty

For Students 3rd - 8th
Did you know that the #1 pollutant in North Carolina is dirt? When soil is washed into streams and river, it smothers small animals and fish by clogging their gills. Look for bare patches of ground around your home and around your school...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Digging in for Dirt Day!

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This lesson is managed through stations that students will rotate around every 20- 30 minutes. Each second grade teacher conducts one station. Parent volunteers can also be used to manage stations. Students will use an auger to gather...

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