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Rainforest Pamphlet
Young scholars read The Kapok Tree and write about the story. In this rainforest story, students write a book in the genre of The Kapok Tree. Young scholars research their animals on the Internet and find facts about the importance of...
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Imagine a Kelp Forest
Students write a story based on their research of the kelp forest. In this ecosystem lesson plan, students view a video and research the kelp forest ecosystem. They write a short story imagining the discovery of a new species in the kelp...
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Shape Shifters- Trees and the Environment
Students make a tree sculpture. In this trees and the environment lesson, students learn about the parts of a tree, discuss what a tree needs in order to grow, find images of trees in art and nature, use various materials to create a...
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Tamar Burris
Young scholars explore genetics. In this life cycle lesson, students consider the meaning of "genes" and "heredity" as they watch a video about the topics. Young scholars then research their own genetic make-up as they interview family...
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A Day in the Life of a San Francisco Native Animal
Students write from an animal's perspective. For this writing lesson students explore the landscape of San Francisco prior to the arrival of the explorers. Students research animals indigenous to the area.
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Nocturnal vs. Diurnal Animals
First graders identify nocturnal and diurnal animals. In this animal lesson, 1st graders discuss the differences between animals that are active during the day and those that are active at night. Students write summaries about their...
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Scenario challenge
Fifth graders become familiar with the geography of New Hampshire and the importance of specific sites in history. In this New Hampshire lesson, 5th graders create a brochure including points of interest and showing distances between...
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Food Pyramid
Third graders examine healthy eating habits by identifying the food pyramid. In this personal health activity, 3rd graders discuss their own eating habits and how there should be a variety of foods in all diets. Students research an...
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Function of a Stem
Fourth graders perform an experiment to test the function of a stem. For this science lesson, 4th graders write a description of their investigations. Students also explain how the stem interacts with the rest of the plant. Students use...
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The Musculoskeletal System The Muscoskeleton System
Students research the Internet on physical fitness and sports. In this physical fitness report lesson students write a report on an athlete of their choice.
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The Ultimate Guide: Human Body
Students study the body systems and their functions. In this human body lesson plan students research the Internet on body systems and write a description of them.
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Elements of Biology: Organization In Living Systems
Students explore the recent research on dinosaurs. In this dinosaur activity students write a report on the new findings and how it has changed ideas on dinosaurs.
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Tornado!
Young scholars create tornado proof buildings. For this weather lesson, students review tornadoes, discuss creation of tornado proof buildings, and learn about the Fujita Scale of Tornado Intensity. Young scholars research tornado...
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Innovation of Our Generation
Students identify the innovations that have impacted their lives. In this inventions lesson students write and present a speech on the greatest innovation of their generation.
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Composting and Mulching
Second graders define composting and recognize what can be composted. In this composting and mulching lesson, 2nd graders classify objects or pictures as good or bad for composting. Students write a story about life in the compost heap.
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Savanna Hands-On Biome Building
Fifth graders participate in an interdisciplinary project related to the Savanna biome. In this biome building lesson plan, 5th graders display the elements of the Savanna biome such as the geography, animals and plants, and...
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Electricity
Students identify the different professions that are related to electricity. In this professions lesson students write a story about performing one of these jobs and share it with the class.
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Elements of Physics: Motion, Force and Gravity
Students research about different human space explorations conducted by NASA. In this physical science lesson plan, students discuss why space exploration is important. They write a paper about their thoughts on continuing NASA's space...
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Types of Chemical Reactions
Students explore the different types of reactions and write the chemical equations for them. For this chemical lesson students identify different reactions and predict the product outcome.
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Deep Thoughts
Learners examine what lies within the Earth. They research and create scale models illustrating the layers of the Earth and write skits advocating a travel plan to send a probe into the Earth's mantle.
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Mission Possible
Students create blueprints for imaginary inventions based on real-world technological principles. They write explanations of how their inventions work in the form of movie dialogues.
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All Rights Reserved?
Students explore, through discussion, research, dramatic skits, and writing, the debate over genetic ownership of biological products and evaluate the economic viewpoints of the countries and companies involved.
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Coral Reef Conservation
Young scholars conduct discussions on current threats to coral reefs around the world and write letters to conservation organizations urging support for coral reef protection.
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The Life Cycle of the Butterfly
First graders, after listening to fictional and non-fictional literature about caterpillars, and observing caterpillars from egg to butterfly, write a "biography" of a caterpillar using appropriate vocabulary and time lines.
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