Curated OER
Quilts, Quilts, and More Quilts!
Students practice making sampler quilts out of various fabrics. As a class, they watch a demonstration by their teacher discussing the different techniques. They make their own and share them with the class asking for constructive...
Curated OER
Life of a Logger
Young scholars are introduced to the work and lives of 19th century lumberjacks through a living history slide show presentation. They compare and contrast life 150 years ago with the present. Students describe the history of logging in...
Curated OER
Ecosystems
In this ecosystems activity, students complete a crossword puzzle with 35 questions about the different types of ecosystems and organisms in them.
Curated OER
Night Hike
Students explore Upham Woods at night and investigate about the special adaptations of nocturnal animals. They identify three nocturnal animals and how they are adapted to the night. Students explain what night vision is and how it works.
Curated OER
Investigation 1 - Wetlands, Forests & Deserts
Fourth graders examine surface terrain and how plants and animals are affected by the temperatures and precipitation that elevation and terrain creates. Then students predict what type of environment plants and animals live in.
Curated OER
Zen Gardens
Learners study the design elements and symbolism of Japanese gardens through a hands-on lesson plan in Zen Garden design.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Trees
Trees have importance culturally, economically, and historically. Get up-close and personal with the megaflora of Wisconsin.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Why Do Leaves Change Colour?
Understand the science behind why leaves change throughout the seasons. Why don't pine trees lose their needles?
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Montana
This site from Enchanted Learning provides a colorful display of information about Montana. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.