Students redesign a human, using data in research, so that s/he can fly. In this flying lesson plan, students examine the characteristics and adaptations of groups of animals that can fly.  Using this research, students work...

Students create a model of an alligator out of clay using both artwork and research to guide their finished work.

Fourth graders get to invent their own dinosaur! This is done by using a very clever worksheet embedded in the plan. The worksheet leads them through naming their dinosaur by having explanations of the Latin terminology that is used with...

Students examine how different living things interact with their environment. As a class, they discuss the characteristics of a habitat and write the list on the board. In groups, they focus on one habitat and create a mural of the...

Students get an overview of the climate and organisms of the North American Prairie. After a lecture, and watching some videos imbedded in this plan, students compile research data on the North American Prairie.

Students create a visual presentation of the characteristics of a biome. Working in small groups, students use traditional and online resources to gather data concerning biomes. Students use their information to create a bulletin board...

Learners use examples of Joseph Raffael's art of nature to create an all-school mosaic of a tree in spring using clay.

Students compare and contrast common animals children love and have as pets in Japan and America in this early elementary lesson. The culminating project is an original work of art by each student depicting an animal of their choice.