Students examine the basic biosphere and its components.  In this ecology lesson students complete several experiments including designing a system that is balanced to sustain life.

Students use the Internet to research the behavior and ecology of feral monk parakeets. They design a monk parakeet behavioral study, then post their results to a Web page.

Eighth graders, in groups, take on the role of either Biologist, Chemist, Health Scientist, or Economist. They complete a webquest in which they must decide what to do about a problem concerning the effects of acid rain. They make a...

Students explore the artwork of the Indo-Hispanic holiday of Day of the Dead. They view images, define key vocabulary terms, and plan and create a two- and three-dimensional sculptural figure.

Students descirbe everyday events typical in the lives of contemporary, young, Japanese school-age children and understand some of the underlying reasons for various practices. They see that Japan and the state of Washington have many...

Young scholars use their basic knowledge of physiology to analyze graphical data of paramecia under diverse conditions. From the data analysis, Students develop explanations of the animal's response to the concentration of different...

Learners construct a three-dimensional model of a biome which illustrates the various biotic and abiotic factors unique to that biome. They use everday materials to represent the important characteristics of a particular biome and then...

Students explore the process of photosynthesis in plants. They discuss the purpose of photosynthesis and its components. Students discuss the importance of photosynthesis for plants and they examine the parts of the plant that play an...

Young scholars research baby animals, their special names and the vocabulary to describe their relative sizes through discussion, listening to a Salish story, looking at pictures, and creative artwork . They will also explore the...

Learners engage in a variety of activities in order to review a Biology unit. For example, they research the Bird Flu, it's history, how it is spread, what has been done about it, what better options exist for controlling or removing it....

Pupils identify the colors used in a preschool classroom, the set-up, the safety procedures, as well as the immunizations required for a preschool. They also engage in small activities that include a class discussion, note taking, and...

Students explore the resources in other countries. In this communities lesson, students examine characteristics of their community to those of other communities. Students examine Canada, El Salvador, and India and their natural resources.

Eighth graders examine criteria that may be involved in forest certification.  In this rainforest lesson students create a brochure to educate people on the benefits of buying certified forest products.

Young scholars investigate tree stems and conduct an experiment on how non living factors affect living factors. In this tree stems lesson plan, students observe and record physical characteristics, and make predictions on what factors...

Students explore language arts by correcting grammatical errors. In this proofreading lesson plan, students identify the importance of editing their own writing and demonstrate their proofreading abilities by correcting several incorrect...

Students create a model biome to understand the abiotic and biotic factors that go into creating a biome. In this biomes lesson plan, students should display plants, animals, temperature, precipitation, and more.