Spread the word about seafloor spreading! Junior geologists prove Albert Wegener right in an activity that combines data analysis and deep ocean exploration. Learners analyze and graph fossil sample data taken from sites along the...

Seventh graders investigate the concept of evolution and how it was a mechanism for the foundation of life on Earth. They conduct research and attempt to make cognitive connections with the evidence to agree with the presupposition of...

Meteorologists view an animated video by the Environmental Protection Agency to learn how the carbon cycle works, and then move into groups to analyze and graph actual data of the atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration from Hawaii's...

In this early primate worksheet, students will read information about the fossil evidence of the earliest primates. Students will complete 3 short answer questions based on their reading.

Students build a realistic sense of geological time, seek clues of transition fossils and find them.  For this investigative lesson students complete several activities and worksheets on fossils. 

Seventh graders examine fossils.  In this vertebrate fossils lesson students view a demonstration.

Students examine the absolute dating of fossils, they use a list of names and ages to determine the difference between relative age and absolute age. They explore the relative age and absolute age of people and of fossils.

Students identify and describe the different types of energy and how it is transferred.  In this energy activity students complete several activities including how to calculate joules, adding up wattage, and create a presentation on...

Open with a discussion on weather and climate and then explain how tree rings can provide scientists with information about the earth's past climate. Pupils analyze graphics of simulated tree rings from various US locations for the...

Students examine trees and discuss how the environment effected the tree. They also predict what the area look like in fifty years.

Students present information about a species, its niche, and adaptations. In this activity on animal environments, students explore how surroundings can affect a given population resulting in adaptation.

Students examine a potential asteroid impact site. They describe evidence and theories for extinction events.