Students explore Earth's seasons using an interactive website. In this earth science lesson, students watch video segments and explain Earth's seasonal milestones. They discuss the factors that causes seasonal changes.

Students explore botany by researching plants in class. In this tree identification lesson plan, students examine a group of leaves and list the different characteristics before guessing what types of trees they came from. Students read...

Students study satellites and satellite images using Google Earth. In this satellite instructional activity, students discuss satellites and how they work. Students watch a demonstration of how satellites work and learn what they are...

Learners examine the common characteristics of household and lawn pests. They discover the life cycles of the pests. They also learn different ways to control the pests.

Sixth graders create designs for salmon habitats. They work in groups to design a tank habitat that mimics the requirements for salmon in various phases of its life cycle. Students may also raise salmon eggs as part of this unit.

Young scholars learn to understand the role of both skeletons and exoskeletons. In this lesson on exoskeletons, students locate and label bones on diagram of a human skeleton, and observe and discuss bones of chicken and fish. Young...

Students consider the implications of waste. In this waste streams lesson, students learn what waste streams are and identify their impact on the environment. Students also recycle waste materials to create functional objects.

Students learn the different shapes of Volcanoes and discuss why volcanoes only have a few shapes.

Students research and answer questions on how organisms are classified and how their needs are met through their environment. They work in small groups and create a poster, chart, rap, PowerPoint, or brochure demonstrating how organisms...

Ninth graders apply ecological analysis to fruit and vegetable production systems.  In this horticulture lesson students learn about different management practices.

Young scholars create their own gems using a simple experiment and learning process in class.

In this astronomy worksheet, students read through a description of the development of a star and its life cycle. The description provides detailed explanation and key vocabulary terms.

In this Leap Year reading comprehension worksheet, can learn about the various types of calendars (lunar, solar, etc.) and answer 7 multiple choice questions. Also included is a word search of key terms.

In this technology activity, students summarize four things they learned about technology and the environment. Students then write a report that outlines how technology is solving environmental issues.

Middle schoolers learn about plants. In this plant function lesson plan, students label the parts of a plant and their functions. Middle schoolers work in small groups to create three simile statements to relate to the function of...

Second graders complete activities to observe the effects of erosion. In this erosion lesson, 2nd graders define erosion and learn the process. Students complete an erosion experiment.