Learners discuss the concept of hydroponics. They create and run their own hydroponics system. They record and analyze the data they collect.

Fourth graders brainstorm the differences between the fossil fuels that people use in their transportation now and what they could use to minimize greenhouse gas emissions. They use a variety of techniques from webquests to writing...

Young scholars create a plant or animal that would be well adapted to a habitat they selected. They first learn about Mangroves and their specific adaptations that help them survive in their habitat.

Students creat a plant, animal, or other living organism that would be well adapted to a habitat that they previously selected. First they learn about adaptations of Mangroves.

Students discover the types and amounts of particulate matter found in the air. They collect particulates using a Petri dish coated with Vaseline then classify and count the collection under a stereoscope.

Students complete activities to study decomposition. In this decomposition lesson, students work in pairs to observe a decay buffet experiment. Students keep compost bag journals. Students define and discuss the process of decomposition.

Young scholars use mushrooms to solve problems. In this environmental lesson, students study how fungi have been used to combat environmental problems. Young scholars design strategies that employ mushrooms to combat other environmental...

Third graders study the factors necessary for plant growth and how plants adapt to their environment. They examine ow different plants require different environments to thrive.

Learners examine the components of ecosystems. They compare and contrast an ecosystem to an aquatic ecosystem. They examine a local ecosystem and discuss its components.

Fourth graders become aware of the importance of the camas bulb to the Nez Perce people, they learn the parts of plants, and gain understanding of the interdependence of Nature. They study about the possible causes and outcomes of global...

Students construct a model of the water cycle in action using two-liter pop bottles to build a terrarium. Locate examples of evaporation and condensation in the water cycle (e.g., water evaporates when heated and clouds or dew forms when...

Second graders examine the characteristics of streams and rivers. They identify the types of resources lakes, ponds and oceans provide. They ask questions to complete the lesson.

Pupils assess the factors affecting animal populations. Working in groups they define specific vocabulary terms and complete several activities from "Project Wild."

Students create a web connecting global warming, the Arctic, and wold climate. They write a paragraph explaining the role of the Arctic in world climate.

Students examine how global wind and water patterns aid in the spread of worldwide pollution. In groups, they read articles about the domino effect of pollution and create posters displaying its journey. On blank world maps, students...

In this environment worksheet, students engage in the completion of 32 sentences to find the word that is used to complete the thoughts.

Students discuss global warming, greenhouse effect, permafrost and other key words.  For this climate lesson students create a web that connects global warming, the Arctic and world climate then write a paragraph explaining the role...

In this plant vocabulary instructional activity, students match the letter of the plant vocabulary word to the number next to the definition. Students complete this for 15 words.

In this plant activity, students write plant vocabulary words into word shapes after reading their definitions. Students write 8 plant vocabulary words.

In this plants instructional activity, students write the plant vocabulary word that is described by the given definition. Students write the words for 15 plant definitions.

Students explore the water cycle.  In this water cycle lesson, students experiment with a variety of activities to discover what happens during the water cycle.  Students create their own animated versions of the water cycle...

Young scholars bring different plant parts in order to make one big salad. They observe each part and classify it.

Students different types of reusable trash containers to class. They use the pieces of trash to create something like a bird feeder. They discuss other ways of reusing items to generate less garbage.

Students explore the uses of rocks and minerals. They make observations to identify objects from the present and past are made out of rocks.