Students analyze the physical characteristics of different regions of the United States and how these physical characteristics affected settlements across the States.

Aztecs created amazing hydroponic gardens called Chinampas, to grow their crops. Learners in grades k-7 engage in four mini-experiments to understand just how amazing floating gardens are. Tip: A perfect way to bring science into your...

Students utilize elements and principles of design and develop strong composition. They explore colors, contrast and simplification of forms. They sketch in pencil, then trace in chalk before applying their paint.

Fourth graders engage in a lesson in which ancient Africa's historical contributions are told though the eyes of a spider, Anansi, and his search calabash game. The game is accessed through a website which is embedded in this lesson plan.

Students, using paper and water, make tracks and record the time needed to make them. They compare tracks made walking and running to determine the speed of the animal.

Students illustrate how water is stored and the water cycle. They discover how underground water can become contaminated.

Students students practice using chopsticks and play a game to improve skills. They discuss what they experience.

Young scholars examine how desert plants and animals are adapted to life in the desert. They listen to the book, "Seasons of Saguaro," conduct experiments to demonstrate plant succulence, and create and draw an animal or plant that...

Fourth graders investigate saturation conditions and measure the dew point. They conduct an experiment, record data on a worksheet, and measure the dew point in the experiment.

Learners discover the benefits of composting. They identify the steps of decomposition as well. They are read a book and discuss what items decompose.

STudents identify and interpret relief printing and that the art of printing is not only an ancient art in Japan but a contemporary one as well. Students identify who Fumio Fujita is and his artworks.

Students listen to a story about tropical fish and view photographs. Using a piece of construction paper, they draw a fish and add eyes, a mouth and fins. They also add colorful scales to make the fish their own and place it into the...

What do a bicycle and the life cycle have in common? Cover this and more with the series of cross-curricular activities included in this plan. Learners do everything from making bracelets that represent the life cycle to checking out the...

Students create flowery napkin rings, paint umbrellas, paint flowers, and create "butter-flowers" in this four-day lesson all about Springtime. The activities in this lesson could be accomplished over four days, used separately, or...

Students create "Pot of Gold" containers using recycled baby food jars, ribbon, pom poms, tissue paper, and kraft glue. This Art lesson is ideal for elementary classrooms, but can also be adapted for a small service project at the High...

Students participate in a hands-on experience with the water cycle. They experience different parts of the water cycle through experiments and exploring the Internet. They create a poster or model of the water cycle and explain each part...

Fourth graders plan nutritional meals by using the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid and analyze food labels to aid in this planning. Using a slice of Wonderbread they discover what a calorie means, and that being active means burning up more...

Students identify the various adaptations of reptiles and amphibians. After distinguishing between reptiles and amphibians, students discuss the ways in which their adaptations aid in their survival. They participate in a hands on...

Students identify the various adaptations of reptiles and amphibians. After distinguishing between reptiles and amphibians, students discuss the ways in which their adaptations aid in their survival. They participate in a hands on...

Students discover many facts about horseshoe crabs. Students identify the main body parts of horseshoe crab. They explore the habits of the horseshoe crab and their importances to the ecosystem. Adaptations for younger students are...

In this animal worksheet, students determine which characteristic of an animal matches the given statement. Students describe illustrations of animals using the terms radial symmetry, bilateral symmetry, and no symmetry.

In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read the noted section in their science textbooks and respond to 4 short answer and 3 fill in the blank questions regarding fossils embedded in rock formations.

In this math worksheet, students practice choosing the appropriate measurement for different types of objects that are commonly found in a classroom.

In this earth science quiz worksheet, students attempt to guess the name of the rocks based on the descriptions that are given on the page. They determine the names of 10 rocks that are igneous or sedimentary, and check their work with...