Students explore biological evolution and natural selection and its evolutionary consequences. They also explore how organisms are interdependent on one another.

Students, in groups, observe, collect data, and analyze mammal behaviors.

Students develop a plan for ecotourism after researching a nearby national park or wild area.

Students explore how predators help control the growth of prey species for a more balanced ecosystem.

Students study the impact that invasive species have on biodiversity and more natural areas.

Students study the Temperate Grasslands biome of North America. They explain that it is an endangered ecosystem because the rich soils have been converted to farming in most areas. They view videos imbedded in this plan, then complete...

Young scholars watch videos about various modes of transportation, they examine the energy transformations that occur in each, and they be introduced to the laws of thermodynamics.

Students are able to list the types of household waste that they produce daily. They are able to describe some other types of waste that are produced by industry or agriculture to help maintain their lifestyles. Students are able to...

Young scholars are assigned to bring five flowers. They explore flowers to distinguish different physical features of flowers. They compare and contrast different flowers to determine what features they have in common. Students...

Students role-play a meeting of the Elwha River council in which they present opposing views to council members on hydroelectric power and salmon fisheries resources. They brainstorm possible conflicts between various people in land-use...

Students read a reprinted article from USA Today. In this metacognition instructional activity, students complete a worksheet about their thoughts while they are reading.

Young scholars discover the work of George Washington Harris and his influence on American humor.  For this George Washington Harris lesson, discuss cultural differences in the United States and read Sut Lovongwood stories by George...

Students discover how Americans found the hope that broke the Great Depression. In this American economics lesson, students watch "America's Economy: Sorrow and Hope." Students then discuss the implications of the depression and...

In this online interactive geography quiz instructional activity, learners examine the chart that includes the names of 50 U.S. states. Students identify the names of the two largest cities in each...

Students get an overview of the climate and organisms of the North American Prairie. After a lecture, and watching some videos imbedded in this plan, students compile research data on the North American Prairie.

Middle schoolers study the difference between innate and learned behaviors. They observe the adaptations and behaviors of mammals in this series of lessons.

Pupils identify key events and participants in the Central High Crisis

Learners get involved in growing veggies so they may start eating them more!

Students identify the function and value of wetlands. In this lesson plan on appreciating wetlands, students explain how different household items can represent different aspects of the wetlands.

In this Hillary Clinton worksheet, learners read about the life of the politician, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.

Preteens review the five themes of geography. In groups, they examine the United States and Turkey to discover how geography can impact the way people live. They create a foldable for each country, listing information for each of the...

In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page article regarding Louisiana and respond to 10 true or false questions regarding the selection about the state.

Students examine Dust Bowl migration. In this Great Depression lesson, students research primary sources regarding migration issues in the United States during the Great Depression. Students discuss their research findings and impressions.

Students use fossil range charts to explain relative dating. They graph for ammonites, marine organisms that went extinct at the same time as dinosaurs.