In this paragraph construction worksheet, students read a model paragraph regarding Costa Rica. Students respond to 10 questions regarding the structure of the paragraph.

Students compare and contrast the various observable features of two different turtles. in groups, they complete a visual analysis of the sea turtle and tortoise. Using their observations, they complete Venn Diagram of the observable...

Students design and lay out a map of a coastal area that includes a bay, an estuary, an ocean entrance, and prime beach lands. They write a plan outlining solutions to the economic problems of their community and present their map and...

Students examine deep-sea coral. In this coral lesson, students identify the structure and function of a coral polyp. Students then create a model of a coral polyp.

First graders identify the story elements in stories. In this story element lesson, 1st graders read The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter and they identify the characters, character traits, setting, problem, and solution. They...

For this innate behavior worksheet, students compare inherited behavior and instinctive behavior. Students also look at behaviors resulting from internal and external cues. This worksheet has 4 short answer, 4 matching, 4 true or false,...

In this pollution and conservation instructional activity, students read a passage on pollution and conservation, and answer short answer, multiple choice, and vocabulary matching questions. Students complete 27 questions.

Students make animated houses using slab-built clay ceramic techniques. They treat the surface of the house with a technique known as majolica.

Ninth graders record information on aquatic ecosystems and create a labeled diagram of an ecosystem of their choice. They can choose from an ocean zone, estuary, river, lakes, or beaches. The student has to explain their biome of choice.

Students explore the causes of water pollution. In this environmental lesson, students conduct experiments with natural filtration systems.

Seventh graders view Edward Burtynsky's artwork that represents ship breaking. They view images of recycling, the water cycle, rusted metal, and ships to determine factors that threaten the existence of a particular habitat of an...

In this online interactive grammar skills instructional activity, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the use of prepositions. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

In this turtles activity, students read two pages of facts about turtles. Students match four kinds of turtle pictures to their habitats.

Students study the benefits of estuaries. They construct a saltwater food web, and complete worksheets and a quiz.

Murals are used to represent the various ways we rely on water.

Young scholars count amphipods under kelp wracks of varying ages to explain how long it takes for them to find their food source. They collect and represent the data.

Seventh graders engage in a simulation that explains the feeding behavior of the piping plover and the things that disturb the feeding and nesting of this species.

In this language worksheet, learners look an a picture of "silly animals" and answer questions, then fill in blanks, naming animals shown.

In this "Deep Impact" quiz activity, students answer a set of multiple choice questions about the film. Students may click on an "answer button for immediate feedback.

Students read from the Bible about the travels of Paul, particularly the boat rides. They trace Paul's travels on a map of Asia Minor. Students review a field trip they took and make a graph showing the numbers of each type of boat they...

Young scholars discuss the latex balloon release controversy and review suggested alternatives to the latex balloon.

Students explore the topic of oil pollution and how it affects the global ocean. They discuss oil spills in recent history and use problem solving skills to decide what strategies could be used to actually clean up an oil spill. Students...

Students study Monterey Bay. In this Monterey Bay lesson, students create a model of upwelling around Monterey Bay. Students simulate surface water movement relative to prevailing winds.

Students explore the coast lines of Florida. They examine the benefits of estuaries and examine the estuary systems found along the coast. Students research and construct a saltwater food web.