The bowhead whale of the Arctic region is of great importance to the people that live there. Your class will brainstorm all they know about this wonderful whale and create an informational video, which they will share with the children...

From days of 24 hour sunlight, to endless nights that last for days, the Arctic is a very unique place to live. Examine the seasonal changes that occur in the northern-most reaches of the globe and the impact they have on the plants and...

A land with no trees. Scholars analyze the text The Inuit Thought of It: Amazing Arctic Innovations and discuss the word landscape. They imagine what it would be like living on a land with no trees. At the end, individuals work in...

Students are introduced to the concept of camouflage and protective coloration as well as Arctic animals. They examine how color can help animals in the wild. Students discuss where polar bears live and why they are white.

Surviving winter. Pupils begin reading on page 18 of The Inuit Thought of It: Amazing Arctic Inventions and sketch how the people used animal skin clothing to survive the winter. Readers complete a main idea graphic organizer...

Students recount their knowledge of natural resources and articulate their understanding of the multi- faceted debate that surrounds drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. They then examine the complexity of drilling in the...

First graders participate in group activity in which they examine how to use words, adjectives, to better describe people, animals, places, and things. They listen to a read aloud of "The Napping House" while describing items on each...

Students assess the connection between animals and Arctic people. They design and create masks that reflect this relationship. They hold an art show to display their masks.

Sixth graders explore the Caribbean sea and the Arctic ocean. They become familiar with the living conditions of others. Students investigate the geographic location of each area. They become familiar with important events that helped...

Students examine environment and ecology of the Arctic region, and explore history and traditions of the Inuit.

Students conduct a thorough investigation of the Arctic and how climate change affects it. After listing a KWL chart, they record their findings on a bulletin board. Finally, in an Arctic Alive! interactive lesson, students take a...

Sixth graders study Canada's northern territories and four settlements above the Arctic Circle. In this northern Canada lesson, 6th graders maps and timelines to locate physical, political, and economic features of northern Canada....

Learn more about genetic modification, organic farming, and the role of biotechnology in agriculture by watching a documentary that shows how newly gained knowledge can be applied to specific situations involving farmers and the choices...

Students explore the adaptations that are made by the snowy owl. They discuss why these adaptations are necessary and how they protect the owl. Students create a snowy owl puppet.

Upper graders explore the concepts of landscape art, man, nature and their inter-relationship. This is a critical thinking and analysis activity intended to prepare the class for an up coming trip to a local art museum. They analyze,...

Young scholars react to statements about the moon, then read a news article about NASA's plans to build a permanent base on the moon. In this space science and current events lesson plan, the teacher introduces the article with a...

Why would someone need contact lenses that offer UV protection? With a 28-page packet full of instruction and worksheets, students discuss solar radiation and its potential harm to eyes. They make snow goggles similar...

Students read about the creation of a football program at a small-town school in Alaska. In this current events lesson plan, the teacher introduces the article with a map and vocabulary activity, then students read the news report and...

Young scholars identify the function of organizations, then read a news article about an organization called Room to Read that is sending books to poor countries. In this current events instructional activity, the teacher introduces the...

Students share ideas about keeping things safe, then read a news article about a huge vault built to store billions of seeds. In this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion and vocabulary activity,...

Students read background information about the Aurora Borealis and complete a science experiment based on the lights. In this Aurora Borealis lesson, students read information about the formation and background of the Aurora Borealis....

Students read and discuss Snow Treasure by Marie McSwigan.

Students create works of art that portray their connection to their environment, construct class sculptural landscape, record changes to their environment since their grandparents' time, and paint one referenced art work from new...

Students comprehend what is meant by Cultural Evolution and that it primarily applies at Human Evolution, but that there are examples in higher mammals such as a killer whales, dolphins and great apes of particular groups by exploring...