Explains what is meant by temperature inversion, the causes, and the effects it has, including some unusual ones.

This lesson engages students in learning about text structures. Graphic organizers are provided to assist students in planning writings that have the following text structures: problem and solution; sequence; cause and effect; and...

Excellent resource for empowering students to become better learners. This lesson includes promoting an interest in science for students, to use critical thinking skills, and to use graphic organizers.

Cryopreservation-storing seeds in ultra-cold liquid nitrogen-is one method for maintaining plant genetic stocks in seed banks. The purpose of this project is to observe the characteristics and outcomes of cryogenically frozen seedlings...

Teaching students about pushes, pulls, and motion? Use this site to plan lessons for students to conduct investigations to compare the effects on the motion of an object when pushes or pulls come from different directions or strengths.

This NSTA vetted source includes resources to teach ideas on reducing the impact of humans on the environment. Included are assessment ideas, videos, examples, lesson plans, and photos of student work.

Explains what causes thunderstorms, the different types, and the effects of thunderstorms.

Discusses the causes of hurricanes and their effects on a region, including storm surges, heavy winds, precipitation, and possible tornadoes.

Learn about cause and effect relationships of electric or magnetic interactions between two objects not in contact with each other.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about the "dead zone," an area in the Guld of Mexico where no fish can live due to pollution from fertilizer. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in cause and effect.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about the disappearing Amazon rain forest. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in cause and effect.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about how the brain registers a ticklish situation. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in cause and effect.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about how elephants communicate with each other. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in cause and effect.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about some new animals to live at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in cause and effect.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about endangered animals and a zoo that is working to try to help them. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in cause and effect.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about different types of March weather including: clouds, blizzards, thunder, lightning, and rainbows. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in cause and effect.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about the water cycle and the importance of water. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in cause and effect.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about hunting for gem stones including diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and more. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in cause and effect.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about two states working together to regulate their sheep and moose populations. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in cause and effect.

Students learn about what happens inside the Earth to cause an earthquake, how earthquakes are measured, their impact on the surface, and safety precautions to take during an earthquake.

The demands of comprehending scientific text are discipline specific and are best learned by supporting students in learning how to read a wide range of scientific genres. Besides text structures emphasizing cause and effect, sequencing...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Identifies causes and effects of landslides and mudslides and explains how slump and creep occur.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the causes and effects of heat waves and droughts.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the causes and effects of heat waves and droughts.