The scientific method is more than just a series of steps to be followed like a recipe. It is a fluid, ever-changing process. This video discusses student's perception of the scientific method and how to make learning science in the...

Propagate potatoes by giving it the right environment for the eyes to sprout.

Animals have special features that allow them to adapt to conditions in certain environments. You might not be able to dive down 3281 feet to observe the deep sea anglerfish, but in this science fair project you can discover what the...

This NSTA vetted source includes resources to teach how plants and animals (including humans) can change the environment to meet their needs. Included are assessment ideas, videos, examples, lesson plans, and photos of student work.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how sediments weather, erode, and are deposited in a sedimentary environment.

This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for an earth science unit on climate change. Review questions are included at the bottom of the study guide.

A quick review of human impacts like mercury pollution have on earth's environment.

Review ecology, the study of how living organisms interact with each other and their surrounding environment.

CommonLit.org is a wonderful resource to use in a Language Arts classroom. Each story or article is accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. In addition, students can click on words to see...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For a population to be healthy, factors such as food, nutrients, water and space, must be available. Limiting factors are resources or other factors in the...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Ecology is the study of how living organisms interact with each other and with their environment. Organisms interact with each other through various mechanisms, one...

Develop a more nuanced understanding of how student ideas are formed both in and outside of the classroom. By understanding the student's misconceptions on scientific ideas, you can better structure your lesson to be more effective. This...

This NSTA vetted source includes resources to teach about the relationship between the needs of different plants and animals and the places they live. Included are assessment ideas, videos, examples, lesson plans, and photos of student...

The official website for Union of Concerned Scientists provides information on environmental issues and suggestions on actions people can take to curb environmental harm.

The ozone layer is important for blocking most of the harmful radiation that comes from the sun. You can find maps of the ozone layer and compare different regions of the globe for ozone coverage. Some scientists think that aerosols in...

Discover what a population is in regards to an ecosystem.

Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard 5-ESS3-1: protecting Earth's resources and environment.

Students and teachers can explore the work of marine scientists and observe the ocean from their computers. Learn about Rutgers Coastal Ocean Observation Laboratory, discover why oceanography is important, and see what life is like in...

A lesson where students take copies of their shoe prints, then create a story and illustrate it with pictures showing trails of footprints. Presented are samples of such trails that can be used to stimulate class discussion, and to...

Students examine and record data about the impact human activity has on a local aquatic environment in this teaching unit. They then analyze the information and develop a plan for improvement. The unit depends on being able to take the...

In this very detailed lesson plan, students explore and create a stringed instrument that demonstrates their understanding of sound waves and how energy is transferred. Multiple videos are included showing this lesson plan in action in a...

You are challenged to camouflage an animal in any environment so that you can not see it. This site contains a lesson plan, animal printouts, tips, and a place for students to document their engineering design process.

Discover more about the underocean environment at this site that surveys animals, environmental factors such as light and temperature, currents, animals, plants, and the like.

Students work in teams and give a presentation depicting the causes of pollution, the ways pollution affects the environment, suggestions for reducing pollution, and ideas for making things out of trash. Click on "Activity Summaries" and...