Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Precipitation in Michigan Cities

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate the rainfall amounts in four Michigan cities to observe how cities near lakes are affected differently by precipitation than those that are inland. They record the rainfall for the cities over an eight day...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Beautiful Bovine

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Looking for a fun and interactive way to explore bovine biology? Learners read a brief informational text (included for printing) before participating in several cross-curricular activities. First, grab their attention with a hilarious...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Strawberry Girl: Life on the Frontier

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore geographic changes by researching the state of Florida. In this Florida history activity, students identify the storms and disasters that have created sinkholes in portions of Florida. Students read the book Strawberry...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Beach Profiling

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners explore waves, winds and their effect upon the shape of the beach. They participate in hands-on observations and take measurements along the beach to create a profile of its appearance. Students record their observations, create...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Learning Lesson: Ups and Downs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use the internet to find the air temperatures in their area. They create a graph based on the data. They analyze the data and examine tips for avoiding extreme weather.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Air Up There!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a model of a column of air and discover one of the reasons why low and high pressure systems exist and why low pressure is often associated with bad weather.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Make Your Own "Weather" Map

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students develop and apply a variety of strategies to solve problems, with an emphasis on multi-step and non-routine problems. They acquire confidence in using mathematics meaningfully.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Worm Weather Predicted

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine worm habitats. In this animal habitats lesson plan, students participate in a lab activity that requires them to explore the adaptations that earthworms make to their environment.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Chemical Weathering

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students measure the effect of water temperature on the rate of a chemical reaction, similar to the interaction of a weak acid and carbonate rock, using hot water and effervescent antacid tablets.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Cloud Key: Clouds

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this identifying clouds instructional activity, students cut and make a cloud wheel that they then use to help them identify the cloud formations on various days. Students create a chart to record their data.
Lesson Plan
NOAA

Climographs

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In the second instructional activity of a five-part series, young climatologists use provided temperature and precipitation data to create climographs of three different cities. They then analyze these climographs to develop a...
Lesson Plan
Rainforest Alliance

Forests of Guatemala

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
With 90 percent of its land area covered in forests, Suriname, a country in South America, contains the largest percentage of forests throughout the world. Here is an activity that brings classmates together to learn about the...
Lesson Plan
Towson University

Looking Backwards, Looking Forward

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
How do scientists know what Earth's climate was like millions of years ago? Young environmental scholars discover how researchers used proxy data to determine the conditions present before written record. Grouped pupils gain experience...
eBook
Rice University

Algebra and Trigonometry

For Students 10th - Higher Ed Standards
Move on into trigonometry. An informative eBook takes the content of a College Algebra course and adds more relating to trigonometry and trigonometric functions. The content organization allows pupils to build upon their learning by...
eBook
Rice University

College Algebra

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Is there more to college algebra than this? Even though the eBook is designed for a college algebra course, there are several topics that align to Algebra II or Pre-calculus courses. Topics begin with linear equation and inequalities,...
Activity
Mr. Roughton

The Maya Files

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
What a creative approach to studying about the ancient Mayan civilization! Learners will become investigators in the case of the "disappearance" of the Classic Maya by examining a variety of primary and secondary source material,...
Worksheet
Texas State Energy Conservation Office

Investigation: Blowing in the Wind

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Using a simulated air sample, environmental or earth science pupils examine the components. You will need to prepare the faux air by using a hole punch and various colors of construction paper. Each color will represent a different...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Understanding Cloud Formation

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read and relate the poem, "Clouds" by Aileen Fisher to a demonstration on cloud formation. They create clouds in jars using ice water and matches then discuss the ways clouds can be used to predict weather.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Historical Temperatures

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students research historical regional temperatures for their current season. In this historical weather lesson, students conduct weather station and Internet research to learn about historical regional temperatures. Students collect and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Dimming the Sun

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students collect, interpret and analyze weather variable data. They describe atmospheric variables that affect evaporation. Students create graphs and analyze the information collected.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What's Going to Happen at Any Given Barometer Reading?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders brainstorm a list of words associated with weather. In groups, they sort the words into categories and observe the weather in their area for a month. To end the lesson, they compare the barometer measurements for a...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Air Up There

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the average daily weather patterns. They collect data over a five day period and then write a summary of the observations made from it. Students record the mean and graph it on a simple...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Taking In The Heat

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover that different textured materials can absorb more heat than others. Students work with thermometers, clocks, and graphs.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Plot! Analyze! Draw your Conclusions!

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students download data reported from the Global Sun Temperature Project website. They graph and analyze the data looking for trends and patterns. They prepare a class report with their observations and post it to the website.

Other popular searches