Students explore the effect of both genes and environment on the health of sand rats, a model for studying diabetes in humans.

What minerals are in your toothpaste? A pencil? A telephone? This interactive resource adapted from the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates the variety of minerals used in everyday items found in kitchens, bathrooms, offices, and yards.

In this activity, students create a "web" to identify and demonstrate the interactions among the living and non-living parts of an environment. This information allows students to better understand what an environment is and to also...

An interactive to help understand and appreciate the strength of severe weather storms.

The Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) describes ten dimensions of teaching that are linked to student achievement and social development. Each dimension falls into one of three board categories: emotional support, classroom...

This lesson introduces students to the concept of an environment and the interactions within it through written and hands-on webbing activities. The lesson also introduces students to environmental engineering careers and their roles in...

Use this lesson plan from National Geographic Education to explore rivers and their watersheds, using where they live as an example. Necessary vocabulary for the lesson is included as well as a puzzle for students to figure out that...

A fantastic resource for future designers. Students can tap into their creative juices through various interactive activities and by learning about professionals in their field of interest. Design fields include fashion, graphic,...

Students are introduced to the classification of animals and animal interactions. Students also learn why engineers need to know about animals and how they use that knowledge to design technologies that help other animals and/or humans....

How do you use cooperative learning in the classroom? The success of the group depends on the successful work of every individual. This site provides an overview of cooperative learning in the classroom, and the effect the method has on...

How do you use cooperative learning in the classroom? The success of the group depends on the successful work of every individual. This site provides an overview of cooperative learning in the classroom, and the effect the method has on...

How do you use cooperative learning in the classroom? The success of the group depends on the successful work of every individual. This site provides an overview of cooperative learning in the classroom, and the effect the method has on...

This elementary exploration of interdependence from the American Forum for Global Education touches on language arts, social studies, and science. Students understand the connection between themselves and their natural environment.

What is rDNA? What are the three different methods by which rDNA is made? How does it work? Why is it important? Find all this and also discover what the future holds for rDNA. After learning all this information, take the interactive...

A website devoted to the challenge of reducing solid waste for the good of our environment.

In this interactive mall environment, students learn how to make smart decisions as consumers. Whether shopping for clothes, choosing the best food deal, searching for a job or buying a cellphone, students will learn how to recognize...

A digital slide program introduces the Green Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia oreophila) to the students. Students use a model of the Green Pitcher Plant and plastic insects to role play. They will tell the story of habitat adaptation and...