Students examine population growth and how it impacts our environment.  In this population lesson students identify the causes and consequences of overpopulation.

Students identify ways animal shelters prevent pet overpopulation. In this animal welfare lesson, students review facts about pet overpopulation and consult a phone directory for animal welfare listings. Students call and ask questions...

Students examine pet overpopulation. In this animal welfare lesson, students discuss the causes and effects of pet overpopulation. Students color in an animal page and identify the responsibilities of owning a pet.

Students explore the concept of pet overpopulation. In this animal welfare lesson, students complete and discuss handouts regarding the spaying and neutering of pets to reduce pet overpopulation.

Young scholars explore pet overpopulation.  In this character development lesson, students solve math story problems to determine how many kittens can be produced by one unspayed cat. Young scholars discuss the consequences of pet...

Do your youngsters love puppies? A math worksheet about a dog having puppies promotes mathematical thinking. Once the puppies begin having puppies of their own, learners must calculate how many dogs there are all together. An inviting...

Learners examine how to control pet overpopulation. In this animal welfare lesson, students consult a phone directory for listings of animal shelters in the community. Learners construct a list of questions to ask them, such as, "how...

This exam covers every topic in a typical first-year biology course. A wide variety of question styles gives high schoolers every opportunity to show what they know. Why start from scratch when a comprehensive final exam is easily...

Students identify the needs of animals. In this animal welfare lesson, students read the article "If This Cat Could Wish" and identify the needs of animals. Students color in a coloring sheet of a cat.

Tenth graders identify the consequences of human population growth. In this biology lesson, 10th graders debate on whether overpopulation or overuse of resources is more harmful to humans. They write a reflection at the end of the...

Ninth graders study deer including their reproduction rate and management in Pennsylvania.  In this deer overpopulation lesson students estimate deer population and suggest management tools. 

Students predict what will happen to human population in the future. In this biology lesson, students brainstorm possible solutions to overpopulation problems. They create a persuasive brochure about their views on this issue.

Students explore cats.  In this pet care lesson, students participate in a discussion with a local veterinarian about proper health care for cats. Students name reasons it is important to protect against pet overpopulation. ...

Students explore the difficulties, and some absurd situations, caused by repeated land subdivisions in the rural areas of poor and overpopulated regions.

Fourth graders experiment to determine how overpopulation effects ecosystems specifically plants. In this ecosystem lesson, 4th graders conduct an ecosystems experiment after listening to Claire Daniel's, Ecosystems. They watch a video,...

Fifth graders explore the effects of overpopulation in an ecosystem while applying the scientific method. They discuss overpopulation and its meaning. Students as an organism competes for space in an overpopulated area. They plant...

Students examine how populations grow and how invasive species can affect the balance of ecosystems. They simulate the growth of lily pads, analyze and record the data, and simulate the results of an invasive species on an ecosystem.

Students investigate the uncontrolled development of the world's major cities. They define key vocabulary terms, view and discuss video excerpts, and complete a project that involves drawing a "perfect city," developing a plan to...

Students investigate the problem of elephant overpopulation. They identify the components of the watering hole as found in Addo Elephant National Park. They also pretend to be part of the environment and act out the part in a class drama...

Learners discuss the importance of spaying and neutering pets. In this animal care instructional activity, students create a make believe animal shelter. They discuss what happens to animals in the shelter and if no one wants to take...

Students examine the benefits of spaying and neutering animals. In this animal welfare lesson, students define the terms "spaying" and "neutering." Students listen to a lecture about the benefits of spaying and neutering and complete a...

Students explore the impact of human behavior on key components of the environment, examine how theirn own personal decisions have added to the problem, and explore possible solutions to the current ecological crisis.

Ninth graders investigate the application of populations that exists in one's everyday environment, in order to develop an understanding of how mathematics is a key component in the understanding of population dynamics.

Young scholars 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.