In this insect crossword puzzle worksheet, students complete a crossword, using clues about insect parts, habitats, physical appearance and so on.

Students explore the environment by researching plant reproduction. In this pollination activity, students define botany related vocabulary terms such as disc flower, petal and fertilization. Students dissect a flower with their...

Students explore the environment by building a mock ecosystem. In this rainforest analysis instructional activity, students define many environmental and rainforest related vocabulary terms and discuss the current status of our planet's...

Pre-readers and primaries can help farmer rabbit to plant some delicious fruits and vegetables. From soil preparation and pest control, all the way to the harvest, little ones participate in the entire process!

Not all dogs are the same just like not all finches are the same. An interactive online lesson helps individuals learn about the causes and limitations to biodiversity. The clickable sections describe the basics of the genetics of...

Second graders work in groups to gather information from a factual paragraph on the topic of ants. They demonstrate taking notes by selecting 3 or 4 important key words in each sentence and write it on a note card to compile summary...

Fourth graders write a character analysis of someone they know describing them through similes, metaphors, and hyperboles. They may include themselves and how their person relates to him or her.

Students identify and explore life forms of various biomes, define transitional regions, examine effects of abiotic and biotic interactions, research a biome, and produce newspaper that features environmental information. Lessons all on...

Students collect microorganisms, demonstrate correct laboratory/Gram stain procedure, and design and construct tables to organize data.

Students use a map and colored pins to plot the migration path of Monarch butterflies. They use data found at the Journey North website. Commas are also used in the activity to show how they are put in a series of words using butterfly...

Students investigate the art of animation and various cartoon characters created by Chuck Jones. They complete a Webquest, watch video clips, draw a cartoon character, answer discussion questions, and create an original caricature of a...

Students fill out worksheets about insects and how they are helpful to our world. For this insects lesson plan, students learn about flower parts and insects that pollinate them.

Students explore parts of nature. In this environmental lesson, students discuss how their actions can affect the environment and design a plan to clean up a specified area. Students practice good hygiene during the cleanup project.

Students identify habitat and feeding habits of the wild turkey.  In habitat and diet lesson students view a demonstration, complete an activity then follow turkey sign.

Young scholars research insects that act as pests during the summer months. They investigate how to protect themselves and their homes from these pests. They study the life cycle of the cicada.

Students investigate the concept of an insect. They conduct research about six different insects and identify the different body parts. Students look at the life cycle of the developing monarch butterfly. They also use the library to...

Learners identify lightning words from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer to complete definition and synonym activities. In this word study lesson, students discuss lighting words and read a Mark Twain quote. Learners then read specific...

Students describe the life cycle of various bugs as well as their predators and feeding habits. The class participates in a discussion of the various methods scientists use to gather data including research and experiment. After...

High schoolers view a film about two families living in San Francisco during the 1960s. They examine clips of the film and take notes on its historical context and discuss what historical information can be received from first-hand...

Students create their own versions of The Eensy-Weensy Spider. In this creative writing instructional activity, students read The Eensy-Weensy Spider and imagine what else the spider could do. Students then draw a picture depicting the...

Third graders explore the delicate balance the must be maintained in a rainforest ecosystem. In this ecosystems lesson, 3rd graders learn about the importance of "little things" such as bugs or a certain plant in the rainforest. This...

Students explore repeating and growing patterns. In this patterns lesson plan, students describe patterns, explore changing patterns and match patterns. Students participate in online activities and read books that show patterns in...

Students make something that will last forever. In this art lesson, students make a handprint out of clay.

For this insect worksheet, students answer 12 multiple choice questions after watching a video about insects. Topics include structures of insects, characteristics of insects, termites, crickets and beetles and the process of metamorphosis.