Students create imaginary insects that contain essential characteristics of an insect, such as six legs and three body parts. In this Science/Arts lesson, students distinguish between an insect and non-insect.  Students create their...

Students construct imaginary insects. In this insect lesson, students will discover the anatomy of their favorite insect and apply it to their own creation. Student will write a description of their model, and put the insect models...

Investigate the life of bugs and how they interact with the environment in this integrated science and language arts lesson. Young scientists construct mini environments in cages in order to make observations. This data forms the basis...

Students investigate defensive mechanisms of insects and organisms.  In this biology instructional activity, students draw imaginary caterpillars as well as imaginary parasites that will harm the caterpillar.  Students utilize...

Young scholars study the basic parts of flowering plants. They explore flower characteristics that attract various bird and insect pollinators. Afterward, they represent real or imaginary flowers and pollinators based on their knowledge...

Students examine plants and pollinators. In this plant biology lesson plan, students read The Power of Pollinators and identify the parts of the plant and the pollinators. Students design their own imaginary plants.

Learners examine nature by participating in an environmental art activity. In this imaginary creature instructional activity, students discuss the importance of a habitat when pertaining to wild animals or bugs. Learners utilize tree...

Learners research carnivorous plants and how they trap insects. They role play as botanists to write a research field guide about a newly discovered imaginary carnivorous plant.

Students identify social and ecological considerations where human uses of land and trees conflict with each other and ecosystem needs, and describe importance of land-use management and planning through role play.

Tenth graders practice new skills and apply them. The skills of research should motivate them to want more knowledge. The concept of adaptation is used as a context for the lesson plan of practicing research skills.