Students, in groups, conduct research, including interviews of people in various animal related occupations, to identify and describe how animal populations of cities have changed over time, to outline the benefits and problems...

Students participate in an experiment that involves plant classification. They identify and are able to employ three methods of classifying leaves. Each student classifies leaves by each of the following methods: K-I 4.b, d, & e;...

In this ocean animal words worksheet, students define, discuss, locate and circle six key words associated with ocean animals: fish, whale, dolphin, crab, shrimp and shark,

Students recognize the concept of temperature, including degrees, and the melting and freezing process. In this 1st - 2nd grade lesson plan, students identify the temperature of various objects, as well as create their own paper...

Students investigate dairy farming. In this farming lesson, students list various things they may see on a dairy farm and watch the video "Discover Dairy...And Animal Care." Students take a field trip to an actual dairy farm and record...

Ninth graders read text imbedded in this plan and find the answers to 3 questions: Why is the Great Barrier Reef one of the natural wonders of the world? What value does the reef offer Australia's economy? How is the reef being damaged?

Students examine the problem of solid waste disposal in modern society. They decide on a site for waste disposal. They investigate the many different types of waste that need to be dealt with. They participate in three learning station...

Middle schoolers read and discuss the article in reference to the environmental issues of acid rain and global climate change in relation to Kentucky coal. They then answer questions that are related to the article that they read.

Learners read and discuss the important environmental issues of acid rain and global climate change in relation to Illinois coal. According to the National Acid Precipitation Assessment Program, acid rain has had minimal effects on our...

In this data analysis worksheet, students answer 4 questions using a weather report chart. Topics include mean, median, mode and range.

Students examine the need for the humane treatment of animals. In this animal welfare lesson, students realize the need for animal welfare, and decide on a service project that will promote it. The lesson culminates in the creation of a...

Students design a project for solutions for pollution problems at the Lake Pontchartrain Basin. In this pollution lesson, students research the pollution problems and solutions for Lake Pontchartrain. Students answer the questions and...

Students complete studies to learn about tolerance for gender groups. In this gender study lesson, students are divided into gender groups and discuss how it feels to be grouped that way. Students brainstorm messages about what it means...

Learners identify the job of a meteorologist. For this meteorologist lesson, students read Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and view clips of weather forecasts. Learners visit the Weather Channel website and sing a weather song....

Students use dances to learn about honeybees and how they communicate. In this honeybee lesson, students discuss how bees communicate. Students study diagrams of dances and practice them. Students locate special treats in bags to study...

Students complete activities for a lesson plan about reservoirs and production. In this geology lesson plan, students complete a 7 page packet of activities to explore porosity, permeability, and rock properties.

For this boy scout merit badge:  cooking worksheet, 8th graders research the topic using websites listed, answer 8 detailed questions about food safety, the food pyramid, and careers, then plan and prepare several menus, including...

In this boy scout merit badge:  electronics learning exercise, 8th graders research the topic using the websites listed, answer 6 detailed questions about safety, schematic diagrams, and careers, then perform specific tasks with...

In this boy scout merit badge:  farm mechanics worksheet, 8th graders research farm mechanics using the websites listed, then answer 7 detailed questions about safety, power systems, maintenance and careers as well as  perform...

For this boy scout merit badge:  truck transportation worksheet, 8th graders research using the websites listed then answer 10 detailed questions about trucking, distribution of goods, engines, maintenance, safety, agencies, types...

Students discover the different alternative fuel sources. In this biology lesson, students identify the different stages of the carbon cycle. They explain the pros and cons of using alternative energy.

Students see that energy is everywhere in nature - in the light of the sun, in wind, in falling water and erupting volcanoes. Without energy, there is no life. This lesson provides many good ideas across the curriculum to study energy.

Eighth graders discuss the role of trees as one of the most important natural resources. In groups, they examine how the forests nearby helped to shape their urban city. Using the internet, they research the use of the forest in early...

Students collect and study information about worms. They discover how an earthworm helps process and loosen the soil. They write in their journals as well.