Students are introduced to the concepts of latitude and longitude. In groups, they identify the Earth's magnetic field and the disadvantages of using compasses for navigation. They identify the major lines of latitude and longitude on a...

Students describe the role of density in driving deep ocean currents and the density layers of the ocean. They determine that the ocean is one continuous body of water with global currents that interact, with water surrounding all...

Students identify various locations using latitude and longitude. In this map skills lesson, students use yarn and labels to create a "human globe." Students identify the Prime Meridian, the Equator, and Northern and Southern Hemisphere.

It this reading for comprehension worksheet, students read an informational article about the Southern Ocean and answer questions about it. Students answer 10 true and false questions.

Students explore the causes and effects of the melting ice formations in Antarctica; they then research different aspects of the topic in order to create a news special.

Learners examine the importance of the nutritional value of explorers' meals. They investigate the concepts of caloric intake vs. caloric expenditure and examine their own nutrition.

Students explore the concept of climate. They use temperature and precipitation data from their area and other regions to construct climate graphs. These graphs are used to help identify factors that influence climate.

Students, in teams, design and construct models of two planets, one hot and the other cold, using a variety of materials. They attempt to create the models out of substances that will actually show the greatest temperature differences...

Students study the ecology, habitats, geographic range and feeding habits of narwhals. They determine at least three reasons for the decline in the narwhal populations and complete the accompanying worksheets.

Students investigate how climate changes affect top predators in Arctic marine ecosystems. Students complete a worksheet and write a report based on their responses to a scientific paper.

Students investigate the social, economic and environmental consequences that might result from Arctic climate change. Students identify and discuss at least three consequences.

Students produce a newspaper covering topics related to food webs. They use print and electronic sources to gather information about specific animals. They share their information with the class.

Students present what they have learned on Antartica. Students identify deciduous and evergreen trees and plants; identify and study about the habitats of animals that migrate, hibernate, and adapt; study the Aurora and Aurora Borealis...

Students are told that sound is not just stuff that our ears hear. They are explained that it is a tool for measuring and looking at objects in a new way. Students are introduced to sound waves and sonar imaging. They are explained...

Learners complete a variety of activities in preparation for a unit on oceans. They discuss their own proximity to the ocean, identify and name the oceans on a globe, and in small groups identify facts about a selected ocean. Students...

In this space science worksheet, students complete 7 science puzzles, riddles, word scrambles, and teasers about the planets and solar system.

In this island research worksheet, students fill in a graphic organizer about the island of their choice. Students fill in two tables with advantages and disadvantages of living on the Rathlin Island and Hallig Oland. They write a...

In this online Antarctica worksheet, students click on eighteen different links to find the answers to eighteen questions associated with Antarctica.

In this animal migration worksheet, students learn about animals that migrate. They then answer the 11 questions on the worksheet. The answers are on the last page of the packet.

Students read about the creation of a football program at a small-town school in Alaska. For this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a map and vocabulary activity, then students read the news report and...

In this paraphrasing worksheet students are tasked to paraphrase five short passages. Students write their paraphrase and can then self check against sample answers.

Students explore the possible effects of global warming. In this geography/global warming lesson plan, students identify regions using an atlas and complete a global warming worksheet. Students perform an experiment in which they...

Students distinguish between latitude and longitude on the map. In this mapping lesson, students participate in mapping skills to recognize spatial relationships, and where to find natural resources on the map. Students create...

Learners problem solve to understand the value of the Earth's soil. In this value of dirt instructional activity, students understand how much of Earth is made of dirt and how important to our survival it is.