Fourth graders explore evaporation and condensation. In this water cycle lesson, 4th graders investigate their surroundings for real-life examples of evaporation and condensation. Students conduct various experiments.

Fourth graders examine soil to find its contents, and how much water and air they can measure.  In this soil composition lesson, 4th graders perform three experiments and record their results.  In one experiment they examine...

Fourth graders examine Utah's economic structure and learn about agricultural careers.  In this agricultural careers activity, 4th graders follow agricultural products from their source to the lunch table. Students chart their...

Fifth graders explore the food pyramid. In this food pyramid lesson, 5th graders investigate a proper balanced diet and compare their daily diet with recommendations from the food pyramid. Students create a visual representation of their...

Fifth graders explore U.S. geography by reading assigned text about American Indians. For this migration lesson, 5th graders identify the differences between Native Americans and European settlers who traveled through middle America in...

Fifth graders explore the cotton plant. In this cotton lesson, 5th graders research the process of growing cotton. Students explore the economic and cultural differences in the states that grew cotton for trade and industry.

Sixth graders explore the processes developed by the Ancient Greeks, particularly olives and olive oil.  In this Greek culture and inventions lesson, 6th graders read an article and design a flap book. Students collect the olive oil...

Fifth graders examine the stages of insect's to understand heredity.  In this inherited traits lesson, 5th graders explore the life of the honeybee for its inherited traits. Students recognize the difference between inherited traits...

Young scholars sort and classify the genetic traits of horses. In this heredity and genetics lesson, students read dialogue in a skit in which specific physical traits of several horses are described and a horse family tree is created....

Sixth graders examine microorganisms. In this germs lesson, 6th graders observe and record data on the positive and negative aspects of microorganisms.  Students complete activities, view a film, and explore websites. 

Students explore different occupations and categorize them into different career fields by utilizing a fun "Where's Waldo" format poster.

Students read the book "Caps for Sale." Students model reading a sentence and using one color cap and the color word (written in its color). They match the color word (written in its color) to the correct color hat.

Students explain the four P's of Marketing (product, pricing, promotion, and place) and how they are used in business and in society. They produce the remake of an old audio and visual commercial activity as a marketing activity.

Students apply the principles of aerodynamics by constructing styrofoam airplanes. By using simple tools and materials, they improve their spatial visualization abilities while increasing motor skills. After small groups of students...

Students work together to discuss the benefits of choosing a career in business verses a humanitarian career. They identify the values and knowledge needed in each career. They share their thoughts with the class and answers questions.

Students discover the concept of biotechnology. In this biotechnology lesson, students explore the history of biotechnology and its implications today.

Students study the buying and selling market and how prices are determined for an agricultural product. In this competitive market lesson, students study how prices are determined in a market by studying the forces of supply and demand....

Fifth graders explore nutrition by viewing video clips discussing world hunger. In this malnutrition lesson, 5th graders discuss the reasons people cannot afford food in rural areas and read assigned text discussing our agriculture...

Students explore health by identifying positive eating habits. In this dietary lesson, students read several books about eating well and making wise food decisions. Students view the food pyramid on the USDA website and discuss the...

Students explore the garden environment. In this garden environment instructional activity, students investigate the needs and parts of a plant. Students discover the differences between fruits and vegetables while creating their own...

First graders explore healthy eating habits by reading assigned text in class. In this food choice lesson, 1st graders discuss their own favorite foods and identify the healthier choices they could eat to make them feel better. Students...

Second graders describe a balanced diet. In this nutrition and health activity, 2nd graders use a hamburger to exemplify the different food groups necessary for a blanaced diet. Students use the food pyramid as a resource.

Second graders explore a balanced diet. In this balanced diet lesson, 2nd graders investigate the effect and importance of a balanced diet.

Second graders explore dietary habits by completing a cooking activity in class. In this breakfast preparation instructional activity, 2nd graders read several books about pancakes and maple syrup. Students utilize a wheat kit to...