Students discover the properties of chlorophyll in plants. In this plant biology lesson, students conduct an experiment to find where the chlorophyll in the plant is located. Students are split into small groups and study plant parts....

Students observe the environment for specific colors, odors, textures and organisms.  In this nature lesson, students are given a challenge to find objects with specific traits.  Students share their finds and play an...

Students explore geology by participating in a field trip exercise. In this rock analysis instructional activity, students discuss rock formations and how water moves rocks according to the tide. Students conduct a tide activity by...

First graders investigate composting. In this biology lesson, 1st graders identify ways to use garbage as fertilizer. Students examine soil and compost matter as well as the role of worms in the dirt.

Students explore genealogy by reading a family history book in class. In this family tree lesson, students read the story Me and My Family Tree by Joan Sweeney and discuss their own family history. Students identify what the term...

Second graders observe the colors that attract animals in nature.  In this features lesson, 2nd graders find ways animals are attracted to plants other than color. Students create an illustration of these sensory attractions. 

Learners experiment with the perching behaviors of damsel and dragonflies. In this damsel and dragonfly instructional activity, students construct perches for the insects. They observe their perching behavior and their reaction to decoys...

Students collect and observe pollen. In this plant reproduction biology lesson, students use pollen boards to collect pollen from flowers, then match it with the correct paper flowers. Students move artificial bees from flower to flower...

Students analyze the root structures of plants. In this root structure lesson, students compare the roots of several different plants. Students discover variations in root systems on many plants of the same species.

Students explore space science by conducting an illustration activity. In this lunar lesson plan, students discuss what the moon is and the role it plays for our environment on Earth. Students view images of the moon and utilize chalk to...

First graders explore human psychology by reading a book in class. In this friendship lesson, 1st graders identify the benefit of friends and strong relationships while reading the book The Rainbow Fish. Students analyze the images from...

Students build knowledge about agriculture as it relates to their communities' commodities.  In this agriculture lesson, students brainstorm about conditions in their community with regards to growing different types...

Students explore biology by creating an insect trapping device. In this fly observation lesson, students identify fly anatomy and discuss their own history with fly situations. Students create fly traps from milk cartons and explore...

Students explore oceanography by participating in field trip activities. In this fish characteristics lesson, students attend a trip to a local beach or reservoir and collect different specimens in order to examine them. Students...

Students explore animal characteristics by participating in a role-play activity. In this food chain lesson plan, students discuss the order of life and how animals must eat other animals to survive. Students conduct a food chain game in...

Students explore animal characteristics by examining water currents in person. In this animal strength lesson plan, students discuss tides and currents and attend a field trip in which they are in contact with flowing water. Students...