Students read and relate the poem, "Clouds" by Aileen Fisher to a demonstration on cloud formation. They create clouds in jars using ice water and matches then discuss the ways clouds can be used to predict weather.

Students read an article about humans getting sick from eating improperly cooked meat. In groups, they cook a hamburger patty and when they believe it is done, they check the temperature with thermometers. They record their temperatures...

In this temperature worksheet, learners read the given degrees and then color the thermometers to show the temperature for the 7 problems.

Students explore earth science by researching the Internet. In this weather pattern lesson, students utilize the website weather.com to analyze the weather in different geographic locations. Students view charts and graphs based on...

Students write their own newspaper article about a weather story using newspapers and a weather records worksheet.

Students write newspaper articles using a "weather record" worksheet and information they find in newspapers.

Second graders determine the total value of a collection of coins. They convert money and make money exchanges. Students create and solve money-story problems. They demonstrate the ability to summarize conversations and discussions.

Pupils explore calories. In this lesson about calories, students practice counting and recording calories. Pupils use a sample Calorie Calculation Chart to record how many calories consumed in one day. Students do an experiment on nuts...

Students use email to chart weather patterns and then graph their findings. In this weather patterns lesson plan, students chart their weather for a week at the school. Students then use email to find temperatures at a variety of...

Third graders solve Celsius and Fahrenheit conversion problems, watch weather forecast and convert temperatures to Celsius, and design and present their own weather forecasts for different regions based on information gathered from...

In this everyday math skills pretest, students answer ten multiple choice questions based on their knowledge of everyday math skills such as estimation, addition, and measurement.

Learners investigate the properties of insulation as it relates to whales and sea ice. They research whales and examine atmospheric changes that occur with sea ice variability.

Scientists know the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere today is higher than at any point in the last 800,000 years. Scholars learn about the amount of thermic radiation absorbed by air and what happens to the rest of the...

Help scholars explain the concept of positive and negative numbers. Here you will find three separate activities that will help them to correlate positive and negative numbers with real life. Note: Activities require that the teacher...

Eighth graders examine the development of the different temperature scales. They experiment with hot and cold temperatures.

Students watch the weather. In this science observation lesson plan, students collect data regarding the local weather and create their own weather forecasting video.

In this science worksheet, students look for the answers to finding the correct temperatures that match the location in the atmosphere.

Students investigate various chemical reactions when creating mixtures in ziplock baggies. In this chemistry lesson, students will recognize various chemical reactions and cite evidence. Safety and assessment strategies are included in...

Young scholars make observations of their own backyard. In this environment lesson, students keep records of the plants and animals they see in their home or school yard. Young scholars make notes of how the weather and environment...

Young scholars analyze the relationship between soil moisture and its effect on soil temperature.

Winter, spring, summer, and fall—take the learning of the seasons beyond the elementary level to the middle school classroom. Curious learners begin by watching videos about the seasons and the rotation of planet Earth. Then,...

Young scholars estimate and compare temperature using degrees Celsius and Fahrenheit, and create mini temperature posters and answer questions about temperature.

Pupils investigate mammals and blubber. In this science lesson abut the sea, students perform an experiment that will help them in discovering how blubber keeps sea mammals warm.

Second graders explore how seasonal weather patterns affect temperature and their lives.