Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Is Soil Alive?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders observe soil samples. They then form hypotheses as to whether or not soil is alive. Students read and discuss information about soil and components of soil. They state wheter or not they believe soil is alive and list...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Riparian Zones Grades 4-8

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students examine and analyze the Riparian Zones found on the edges of streams and lakes. They assess why those are such valuable ecosystems and then conduct actual field research on riparian zones and conclude by drawing conclusions from...
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Curated OER

Plot Studies

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders are introduced to how to properly read a plot map. As a class, they take a field trip to an area surrounding the school and work together in groups to examine small sections of the different environments. To end the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Habitat Lap Sit

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders physically form a circle that shows the interconnectedness of the components of a habitat. They form circles and role play the parts of habitats.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Trail Adventure

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils create a trail with numbered specimens. Students complete an accurate and functional interactive trail activity brochure. They complete a web page tree identification guide and interactive identification activity. Pupils answer...
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Curated OER

Termite Trails

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners observe the behavior of termites and draw conclusions about their behavior. They record data as to termite behavior and recognize elements in the experimental design which must include a hypothesis.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mud Fossils

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Young scholars create their own fossils in an activity using plaster of paris and a variety of objects which can be fossils, e.g. chicken bones, twigs, shells, etc. After making their fossils, they allow them to dry and discuss time and...
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Curated OER

Insect Condominiums

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders design an insect home using recyclable materials making sure that the organism's needs are met. They study the concepts of niche, habitat and survival requirements.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Eco-Logical: A Coastal Logic Problem

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study the characteristics of five coastal communities. They use logic cards and matching activities to identify the proper community for plant and animal species.
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Curated OER

Fossil Fuel and the Ticking Clock

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students study energy sources to learn about fossil fuels and environmental concerns. In this energy sources lesson, students watch demonstrations for various energy examples. Students find hidden pennies, make a bar graph on their data,...
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Curated OER

Sparky's Engineer Activity Book

For Teachers K
Students complete their Sparky's Engineer Activity Book. In this engineering activity, students are guided by their teacher in completing their Sparky's Engineer Activity Book which reviews what engineers make and what tools and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Rikki-Tikki Research

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders perform a search on mongooses on Internet Explorer and answer research questions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Great Spider Debate

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students study about the survival and hunting strategies of several different kinds of spiders. They also be introduced to scientific classification of spiders and write a brief report about one of the spider families they observe.
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Curated OER

Science Trail

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the concept of ecosystems. In groups, they examine clues to find mystery objects. Once they find the mystery objects, they discuss what ecosystem each comes from. They also look at pond water samples under a...
Handout
eSchool Today

E School Today: Your Revision Notes on the Characteristics of Living Things

For Students 4th - 6th
Discusses the five characteristics that living things have and nonliving things do not.
Interactive
Utah Education Network

Uen: Are You Among the Living or the Nonliving?

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Great site to test your knowledge on living and nonliving things. Play a game that tests your knowledge, and view pictures to pick out each living organism.
Unit Plan
Other

Science4 Us: Living/nonliving

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Students explore the similarities and differences between living and nonliving things and learn four characteristics that all living things share (they have needs, they are made up of parts, they respond to change, they reproduce)....
Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Going on a Living and Nonliving Hunt

For Teachers 3rd
Distinguish between things that are living, things that were once-living, and things that are nonliving.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Trb 3:2 Investigation 1 Intro: Living & Nonliving

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders learn to distinguish between living and nonliving things.
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Scotland: How Can We Group Living Things Based on Characteristics?

For Students K - 1st
Lilly is from Peru, and she's traveling the world. Right now, she's in Scotland. Join her while she studies living and non-living things.
Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Living or Nonliving

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders look for living and nonliving elements on the playground.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Living and Nonliving

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders will be able to identify what is living and nonliving in the world around them.
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Marshall Islands: How Can We Tell Living Things From Non Living Things?

For Students 2nd - 4th
Andrea lives on the Marshall Islands, and she will teach you about living and nonliving things.
Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Comparison of Living and Non Living Things

For Students 9th - 10th
Compares the characteristics of living and non-living things based on respiration, life processes, response to stimuli, death, and composition.

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