Middle schoolers perform a play based on pollution. In this pollution science lesson, students perform a play about different pollutants and how it effects our daily lives.

Students research environmental destruction. In this cause and effect lesson, students students gain an understanding of everyday things we do to harm the environment. Students work in groups to create a brochure that tells the...

Students, in teams, use different colored paper chips to represent prey and a piece of fabric as the environment.

Students appreciate the natural environment.  In this "four L's" lesson, students  observe, reflect and appreciate unique ecosystems and how they help sustain life.  Students create posters with the four L's.

Students investigate recycling paper. In this recycling lesson, students explore different types of paper and recycled paper. Students match the correct paper to the recycled product.

Students explore the methods of recycling paper. In this recycling lesson, students follow the procedures listed to sort types of paper and make their own recycled paper from each type of paper.

Students explore agriculture. In this agriculture lesson, students read "Where is Agriculture?" and discuss all the things that come from agriculture. Students discuss what they need to survive and give examples of agricultural products...

Students recognize that safe food preparation is important to good health.  In this food safety instructional activity, students participate in an activity students separate, clean, chill, and cook food safely. Students use Glo Germ...

Learners read "Joseph had a Little Overcoat" and explain why his clothing didn't go to waste. In this repairing, reusing, recycling lesson, students recognize by reusing objects they help the environment. Learners write their ideas for...

Students research the effects of groundwater pollutants on life. They name and describe 1 environmental factor that has an effect on our drinking water. Students read the Water-Groundwater and Pollution Article. They discuss and...

Fifth graders animate their own planets.  In this solar system lesson, 5th graders use smartphones and the software, GoKnow Sketchy, to create images for presentations on their created planets that appear to be animated when played...

Students study the physical properties of minerals and illustrate their functions.  In this mineral lesson students construct models of some minerals.

Students explore where jobs can be done. In this geography and careers lesson, the teacher presents the idea that some jobs are location specific while other are not, then students consider a list of jobs and determine where each would...

Fourth graders plant a tree. In this sustainable forestry instructional activity, 4th graders define community forest and brainstorm a location to plant a new tree on the school grounds. Students learn how to plant a tree and discuss...

Students understand that sorting helps find things at a later date. In this sorting lesson, students use a website game and sort the common items. Students sort folders and other classroom items. Students discuss how sorting helped them...

Students investigate threee types of maps. In this algebra lesson, students idenitfy different maps and explore how they relate to the area keeping cllimate and topography in mind. They discuss maps used to navigate land. air and sea.

Students examine the prevalence of cyberbullying. In this character education lesson, students read articles about cyberbullying and its implications. Students respond to discussion questions.

Learners examine how rivers are used in our modern world. They create and analyze a large class mural of a river illustrating the ways rivers are used by people and wildlife, and write an essay on how rivers should be used and why.

Fourth graders investigate air pollution. In this air pollution lesson plan, 4th graders test the air quality by using a block of wood and petroleum jelly. Students investigate the pollutants on the wooden block.

Young scholars understand that microorganisms are too small to see but there are other indications they exist. In this microorganisms lesson, students recognize that some microorganism are helpful and some are not. Young scholars use a...

Students research microbiologists.  In this research instructional activity, students will research a microbiologist, create timeline sections, and build a timeline.  Students will also use a website to research a particular...

Students investigate the Ideal Gas Law. In this three states of matter lesson, students create Alka-Seltzer rockets using film canisters. Students record observations and data according to the scientific method and explain the gas...

Students examine the methods by which food is packaged and transported to their dinner tables. In this packaging and transporting lesson plan, students explore how machines help people grow food. Students also obtain knowledge about how...

Students investigate environments and animals through the use of technology while on class field trips. The lesson is highly adaptable and can work with any field trip in many subject areas.