Students analyze a reading selection. In this ocean lesson, students read a story about the ocean, ocean animals and coral reefs. Students have the option to complete internet research on coral reefs. Students write in their journals...

Students conduct an experiment. In this environmental protection activity, students explore how oil spills affect living organisms in an ecosystem. Students work in groups to complete a lab activity and then discuss their findings.

Students research environmental issues. In this environmental lesson plan, students use the Internet to research an environmental problem and list ten facts about it. Students write a summary of facts.

Students access prior knowledge of the Civilian Conservation Corp. In this trees instructional activity, students understand how each of the trees parts are helpful to society. Students participate in the planning of a tree planting...

Students discover how humans impact natural resources. In this environmental lesson, students identify water resources in the local area and construct a T-chart to compare the positive and negative effects humans have on water resources.

Students discover ways to preserve the Earth's resources. In this natural resources lesson plan, students investigate how many gallons of water the average American uses per day and then total their estimated usage. Students discuss...

Young scholars explore air quality. For this environmental lesson, students observe a simulation of air pollution by blowing into a jar (with a straw) that has chalk dust. Young scholars discuss how air quality can effect the way we...

Students recognize the harmful effects people have on the environment. In this environmental lesson, students simulate water pollution clean-up by using tangled objects and untangling them in a cooperative group. Students identify why...

Students explore renewable and nonrenewable resources. In this electricity lesson, students consider way to reduce the energy that they use as they chart and analyze their own electricity usage.

Students identify ways to handle pet emergencies. In this animal welfare lesson, students create a list of top ten pet emergency planning tips and checklist. Students construct an "Pet Emergency Kit."

Students study water as a non-renewable resource. In this water lesson, students examine sources of water, uses of water, and explain why it is important to take care of water sources for the common good. They research the water cycle...

Students learn about plants. For this plant function lesson, students label the parts of a plant and their functions. Students work in small groups to create three simile statements to relate to the function of essential plant parts....

Students develop a recycling plan. In this environmental lesson, students develop a recycling plan for their school. Students write an outline of the plan to present to their class.

Students identify endangered species. In this animal science instructional activity, students research endangered animals and create a fundraiser to "adopt" an endangered species.

Young scholars investigate the concept of being part of a global community. In this global community lesson, students learning the definition of stewardship as it relates to taking care of the Earth. They listen to the lyrics of the...

Students devise a plan to protect the Great Lakes. In this environmental instructional activity, students conduct research to identify nonprofit groups that help protect the waterways. Students write letters to the Congressman or a...

Learners examine the Great Lakes Basin and water conservation. In this Great Lakes and water lesson, students study the location of the lakes before reading the book, The River Ran Wild. They discuss the associated vocabulary and in...

Young scholars perform healthy water practices by discussing and demonstrating acts of philanthropy. In this healthy water lesson plan, students read an article on how we can keep water clean, and create a LITWIS activity.

Young scholars investigate the effects of litter on the environment. In this environmental activity, students read the statistics on pollution and identify the effects it has on the Earth. Young scholars develop a plan to clean up their...

Students discuss the meaning of philanthropy and how it applies to people caring about the water supply. In this water conservation lesson, students explore possible water conservation activities and select a project. Students will...

Students explore the concept of environmental stewardship. In this service learning lesson, students investigate the locations of the world's rain forests and concerns regarding the world's rain forests.

First graders discuss Earth Day and making the world more beautiful. In this world beautification lesson, 1st graders participate in an interactive read aloud of Barbara Clooney's, Miss Rumphius. They talk about how making the world a...

Students complete a tree poster activity to learn about Earth Day, stewardship, and the environment. In this environmental stewardship lesson plan, students read The Story of the Tree and discuss stewardship with trees. Students act out...

Students explore the concept of environmental stewardship. In this character education lesson, students examine a quote from John Muir regarding the value of nature.