Students read about and discuss the importance of easily available, clean drinking water. They participate in a role play scenario in which only one drinking fountain in the school has potable water.

Young scholars examine how to identify the tracks and track patterns of some common Wisconsin animals. They examine how the footprints of these animals reveal how different feet help different animals navigate the winter snow or survive...

Pupils role play the roles of groups who have an interest in natural resource ecology. In groups, they identify an issue of importance to their community and discuss the various solutions that have been offered to solve this problem. ...

First graders explore the job done by ornithologists. They role play identifying the characteristics that make a bird a bird. They discuss what makes each bird species unique. Students are introduced to Wisconsin's most common and rare...

In this Maine reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and they answer 10 true or false questions pertaining to the selection.

Students explore the rising cost of gasoline and how it impacts people around the world differently.

Contains plans for five lessons about haiku using "One Leaf Rides the Wind" by Celeste Davidson Mannis as an introduction and model. In addition to objectives and standards, these instructional plans contain links to sites used in the...

Learn about sports and activities you can participate in to get in shape and have fun. Click on the name of a specific sport and read an "Activity card," with information on sports gear, safety, and more.

"Henry Hikes to Fitchburg," is a book to introduce students to Henry David Thoreau. The site provides lots of activities and illustrations.

Students focus their observations during a nature hike by recording their observations on a sheet of paper which has been horizontally divided into thirds. Alongside the divisions is a stick figure with the top of the head touching the...

This website has a chart showing how many calories a 154-pound, 5'10" male will burn while participating in various physical activities including hiking, walking, and swimming.

This PBS Kids activity is an extension of a Plum Landing episode featuring nature walks. Students are invited to take a nature hike, record their observations, and then use the online tools to share their observations.

Organized into 5 parts, this instructional activity combines physical activity with academic subjects including math, health, and geography. In part I, young scholars calculate how many steps it would take to complete the Appalachian...

Students use the CBR 2 to gather distance and time data for various walking speeds. They observe the effect of change in direction and speed of motion on distance versus time graphs. Students interpret and analyze graphs, calculate slope...

At this site you can choose a region to explore for hiking and then click on the link for more information. Information on costs and itinerary is provided.

This 4-page article provides tips for exercising and doing physical activities in a variety of situations. Learn how to exercise and have fun in different types of weather and read about ways to participate in physical activities in...

This is an old indian trail. You can hike the trail or go bike riding. There are seasonal activities and ranger talks.

Explore the autumn scene while learning math, literacy, and science at the same time! These fall-themed resources highlight ways to make traditional fall activities -- like visiting the apple orchard, going on nature hikes, and...

Students will work at a variety of hands-on learning stations to increase their knowledge of SE MN geology including rock layers, fossils and sink holes. They will also learn how Karst Geology impacts our water quality. Students will...

Students will hike to the Mawikwe Bay Sea Caves along the frozen shoreline of Lake Superior in order to investigate the sedimentary rock deposition and weathering of the sandstone cliffs. Students will measure take measurements,...

In this field investigation students will travel to Bonanza Educational center located on Big Stone Lake. The students will hike up the prairie where they will sit and sketch the topography of the land. The students will then travel down...

This is a fun activity through which students not only practice football skills like passing, hiking, catching, dodging, and carrying, but also get an aerobic workout. "Football Bingo" combines football, bingo, and capture-the-flag in a...

Visit this extensive site detailing all aspects of the Ozark Mountains, from wildlife to topography to visitor information. Discover the diverse landscape of the Ozarks and the many activities available there.

In this activity, students will learn how to actually triangulate using a compass, topographical (topo) map and view of outside landmarks. It is best if a field trip to another location away from school is selected. The location should...