Middle schoolers pick an area that needs cleaning up and help clean up the trash in that place. In this clean up lesson plan, students pick either their home, school, or neighborhood to clean up and sort through the trash that they find.

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

Students study how things are stored and how information is retrieved.  In this investigative lesson students play a game that helps them to see how things are sorted in a library. 

In this natural resources worksheet, learners take a ten question quiz based on their knowledge of the oil market. This a multiple choice quiz.

Students explore Navajo traditions and art. In this sand painting lesson, students discuss Navajo rituals and traditions prior to designing a sand painting that is representative of the Navajo ideal of the hozho.

Students read about the importance of packaging foods and related items properly and reducing waste. In this packaging lesson, students read the background information about packaging and bring a variety of packaging materials to class....

In this agricultural education worksheet, students read 6 descriptions of bacteria that cause food spoilage.  Students then read 4 descriptions of preservatives that can be used to prevent spoilage.  The worksheet is meant as a...

Students explore muckraking. In this American history lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of Upton Sinclair's The Jungle. Students respond to discussion questions pertaining to muckraking...

Young scholars identify the fat content in foods. In this nutrition lesson, students review the food pyramid and identify foods that are low in fat. Young scholars create a low-fat dessert by using fruit.

Fifth graders practice using the scientific method by observing and creating mold.  In this bacteria instructional activity, 5th graders experiment creating their own mold and fungus using petri dishes and oatmeal.  Students...

Students explore sources of  pollution runoff and actions that can be taken to reduce runoff.  In this pollution instructional activity students complete a worksheet and see why bio-essays may provide a more realistic picture...

Students compare different DNA and run a gel electrophoresis.  In this DNA activity students complete a DNA activity that allows them to better understand its structure and function. 

In this American Bald Eagle worksheet, students click on the links to learn about the American Bald Eagle and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 5 questions total.

For this water worksheet, students fill in the blanks to a crossword puzzle having to do with water words. Students complete 25 blanks in the crossword.

In this biomes worksheet, students create a project about biomes after completing online research with websites given. Students complete 4 steps in completing their project.

In this health issues activity, students write a letter to the President about the health issues that arise from metal and lead after reading articles about the dangers. Students read 9 articles.

Learners study soil and how particle and pore size affect water movement.  In this soil instructional activity students complete a lab activity to investigate pore saturation and sponge like behavior. 

In this bacteria quiz worksheet, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions covering a variety of concepts related to bacteria. A reference web site is included for additional resources.

Students identify the factors that affect viscosity of substances. In this chemistry instructional activity, students define what viscosity is in their own words. They give real world applications of viscosity.

Students analyze different habitats. In this habitat lesson plan, students evaluate what animals need in their habitats. Students participate in the game Habitat Hopscotch.

Students experiment with making a water filtration system. In this engineering lesson, students get into groups and are challenged to use only eight items to create a water filter. When finished, students compare and contrast their results.

Students describe the characteristics of algae. For this biology lesson, students perform a series of experiment to explore algae. They investigate the basic things algae need to survive.

Tenth graders study the concept of risk analysis as it relates to geometry. In this spatial relationship instructional activity, 10th graders are provided a set of coordinates to analyze a piece of land described. Students write a...

Students design an experiment to determine the best conditions for molds growth. In this biology instructional activity, students collect data for a week and analyze their findings. They create a presentation and share them with the class.