First graders create ice cream in class.  In this matter lesson plan, 1st graders discover solids, liquids and gases and the properties of each.  Students produce a batch of ice cream in class using household items.

Middle schoolers explore how people's views on animal treatments differ. In this animal treatment and attitudes lesson, students review cases on animal treatment and evaluate whether or not the case was animal cruelty. Middle schoolers...

Young scholars explore the concept of philanthropy. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students consider the plight of water as they consider water use and distribution. Young scholars listen to an excerpt from The Well and...

Students research two key topics. In this environment lesson, students review the greenhouse effect and global warming. Students form groups and research questions about these two topics. Students present their answers to the class.

Students conduct an investigation. For this energy conservation lesson, students observe and make predictions about fluorescent and incandescent light bulbs. Working in groups, students conduct an investigation to compare the two light...

Middle schoolers explore the concept of waste management. In this environmental stewardship lesson plan, students consider the trash generated by people per day and discuss what steps they can personally take to reduce waste.

Learners participate in a hands on activity simulating an oil spill. In this oil spill lesson plan, students conduct an experiment about an oil spill, discuss how it would affect the environment and provide solutions to prevent oil spills.

Students discover the global problem of deforestation. In this environmental lesson, students identify organizations on the quest to stop deforestation. Students also discover what they can do to solve this global dilemma.

Students explore the concept of water pollution. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students discover what watersheds are and consider how to protect them.

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students research city wildlife then plan and implement a service learning project that benefits wildlife.

Students explain the greenhouse effect. In this global warming lesson plan, students participate in an activity where they experience how greenhouses gases work and how they contribute to global warming. Students complete a diagram...

Students create experiments in class based on the erosion of Earth. In this erosion lesson, students perform a lab in class replicating the effects of erosion. Students finally draw their own conclusions based on the research performed.

Learners research specific answers to questions about air pollution. In this air pollution lesson, students share information to fully understand the causes of air pollution. Learners role play individuals from different groups to...

Students choose an endangered species to research and report on. In this endangered species lesson, students complete a worksheet to gather information about their endangered animal and then use to write a book about the animal and...

Twelfth graders examine  local, state, and/or national animal welfare organization.  In this Social Studies lesson, 12th graders research their identified organization.  Students develop a planned intervention...

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students compose personal mission statements that express their personal beliefs about their responsibility to the environment.

Learners understand the importance of trees to the environment and their community. In this Earth Day instructional activity, students discuss the value of trees and plan a project to plant trees. Learners understand the role of an...

Eleventh graders consider air quality. For this environmental stewardship lesson, 11th graders consider the impact of air pollution on asthma and identify ways that they can work to reduce air pollution.

Students demonstrate a working knowledge of cell interactions such as DNA replication, protein synthesis (transcription and translation), through active participation in a cooperative group.

Middle schoolers explore the concept of philanthropy and why people give. They investigate the importance of the tulip to Holland and the tradition of giving flowers away. They begin to explore the life cycle of tulips and dissect a bulb...

Students clean up their school grounds. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students take part in cleaning their school area and reflect on the experience.

Students explore the Johnny Appleseed story. In this service learning lesson, students sequence the life cycle of apple trees and recognize how Johnny Appleseed worked as a philanthropist.

Learners read A Tree is Nice and It Could Still Be a Tree. For this tree planting lesson, students compare and contrast private property and common resources. Learners identify the needs of a tree and follow the directions to plan a tree...

Students take charge of a recycling project . In this environmental issues lesson, students manage a paper recycling project and use compost made from the recycled paper to beautify trees.