Investigate a variety of paintings of places in Utah in different seasons and different environments using different mediums.

In this science fair project you will learn about biomes and how different climatic conditions affect plant growth. This can explain why some plants and animals are similar in different areas of the country, and in other parts they are not.

This article defines "environment" as a collection of animals and plants in a specific landscape and climate. The concept of differing types of environments is introduced. The impact of humans on environments and all environments'...

Students will explore the differences among the three colonial regions of New England, Mid-Atlantic/Middle, and the Southern colonies. In small groups for each region, students will observe and note details of pictures, maps, and...

We design and create objects to make our lives easier and more comfortable. The houses in which we live are an excellent example of this. Depending on your local climate, the features of your house will be different to satisfy your...

From the moment one steps onto a college campus as a student one realizes how different college is from high school, as featured in this article.

Did you know that the color of your house could save money? Do this experiment to see which colors regulate temperature best in different environments. Learn how painting the house can save money on the energy bill.

Smithsonian Institution presents ?Ocean Planet: Interdisciplinary Marine Science Activities?. Through this series of six interdisciplinary lessons, learners will look at such things as the organisms in different marine ecosystems, the...

In many cultures, masks are used in oral story telling. Many learning activities are described on this site that will help students learn aspects of story telling and the different ways various cultures used masks.

When you think of environmental challenges facing the world, the first things that come to mind might be global warming, or loss of biodiversity, since these are often in the newspapers. A serious problem that you may not have heard...

Here is an interesting project that could be approached from several different scientific angles: Environmental Science, Weather & Atmosphere, Chemistry, or Plant Biology. You can probably think of your own variations to emphasize...

It takes a thick skin to withstand the hardships that life has to offer. This collection of images shows a variety of animals, each with a slightly different type of protective covering.

The U.S. has enough coal to last for the next 200-300 years. So why are we not using more of it? This article describes the different types or "ranks" of coal, the history, and the problems with burning coal for energy.

[Free Registration/Login Required] By learning the Rings of Responsibility, 2nd graders explore how the Internet connects us to people in our community and throughout the world. Help students to think critically about the different ways...

See how plants have adapted to many different environments, including the water, the desert, and the air.

Explains what aquaculture is, the different types, the benefits it offers, and its impact on the environment.

Find out the many different ways that animals move through their environments.

In this lesson, students will watch videos about shapes and identify shapes in their environment and in art. Links to the videos are at the bottom of the lesson overview, other material links are also provided.

The ozone layer is important for blocking most of the harmful radiation that comes from the sun. You can find maps of the ozone layer and compare different regions of the globe for ozone coverage. Some scientists think that aerosols in...

This activity helps students learn about the three different types of muscles and how outer space affects astronauts' muscles. They will discover how important it is for astronauts to get adequate exercise both on Earth and in outer...

Discover the functions and health effects of various microbes as you explore different environments in the Microbe Zoo: DirtLand, Animal Pavilion, Snack Bar, Space Adventure, and Water World.

This simple demonstration will help students understand how air currents and water currents can distribute substances through different environments.

Learn the story of Berdichev, a Jewish community in Soviet controlled Ukraine to better understand the key stages of the Final Solution. The lesson is broken down into different topics each with background and reflective questions.

We throw away so many things on a daily basis. Why not find creative ways to recycle and reuse them? 45 ways you can make different items by using recycled materials are provided here.