Help prepare your youngsters for an emergency or natural disaster by discussing important topics as where to meet, how to remain in contact, and what belongs in an emergency kit. 

Second graders research dangerous weather and how they can stay safe. In this environment instructional activity, 2nd graders view video clips and research the Internet to identify the different types of severe weather storms. Students...

What's in your water? And, why is water quality so important? Enhance your class's level of water appreciation through a lesson that demonstrates the necessity of water quality. Environmental enthusiasts explore the EPA's Clean Water...

Students complete activities that lead to greater understanding of the variety of natural disasters that occur all over the world.

Students identify and interpret both individual families and whole cultures learn about their pasts by collecting and analyzing stories and artifacts. Then they identify that not all archaeological finds readily reveal their history to...

Students examine emergency response systems. In this Hurricane Katrina lesson plan, students determine how government and emergency aid providers dealt with the aftermath of the hurricane. Students consider personal stories and actual...

Students examine factors leading to the demise of ancient civilizations. They list causes that led to the downfall of these societies. Students conduct Internet research and participate in online archaeological investigations.

Pupils study myths regarding four earthquakes myths. They receive a list of supplies each family should have at home to prepare for an earthquake and construct an "Earthquake Preparation" poster showing some of the most important items...

Students view images from Japan's Summer Festival celebration. They create a uchiwa fan to use while doing the Kuma River Dance.

Students explore geographic changes by researching the state of Florida. In this Florida history instructional activity, students identify the storms and disasters that have created sinkholes in portions of Florida. Students read the...

Students explore the traditions and celebrations of another culture and research a city or community in Japan. They then examine traditional Japanese music as well as practice several dance steps and discover their significance in...