Scholars examine the jobs found in their community by way of surveying. After collecting data, pupils analyze their findings and share their observations with their peers. A video sparks interest. Two posters motivate participants to...

Who keeps animals safe? Who keeps us safe? Discover the helpers that make learning and growing possible through a medley of activities that focus on habitats—ours and those in the rainforest. Scholars are asked to identify one...

Familiarize your youngsters with firefighters. They may look scary with all their gear on, but this plan will teach your kids that firefighters wear the gear to stay safe, and help the community by putting out fires.

Honor Dr. Seuss on his birthday with a read aloud of the story Oh! the Places You'll Go! and a variety of activities that inspire scholars to dream of their future endeavors. Readers take part in conversations, research the...

Whose home is it anyway? Design teams plan a housing development in which they must also protect a native species. The teams consist of a project manager, civil engineer, environmental engineer, and graphic designer. Teams present their...

Students explore percentages in real world situations. In this percents lesson, students determine the final sales price after discounts. Students interview community members and determine how percentages are used in the real world.

Using a wall map, students will find major rivers in the four regions of the United States. Then they answer questions about how people use natural resources, such as rivers.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Intended to support early elementary students' reading comprehension, the meaning of the word "community" is explained in an informational text. Visual cues are provided to support the passage and...

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text explaining the meaning of the word "community." A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.