Young scholars analyze satellite image data of Volcan Villarica. In this earth science activity, students identify dangerous areas surrounding the volcano. They propose a new safe location for the town.

Students view a disk on the continental movement and analyze the given data on fossils, rock types and climate zones. In this geology instructional activity students draw a diagram of the earths layers, take a quiz complete a PowerPoint...

Students use the Atlas of Canada to find basic geographical information about the Northwest Territories.

Students plot the current distribution of glaciers around the Earth and see if there any major trends where glaciers appear to be either growing or shrinking at abnormally high rates.

Pupils investigate how glaciers flow through valleys. They answer discussion questions, and in small groups create a simulation of a glacier using a plastic shoe box, water, cornstarch, and pebbles, evaluating their results on a worksheet.

Students discover where glaciers exist and how they move. In this glacier instructional activity, students work in groups to create a glacier in a replica valley and observe its properties.

Students take a crushed rock and sort the remains of the rock minerals into different categories based on the different properties. In this sorting lesson plan, students learn what makes up a rock and how to sort something into categories.

Sixth graders write research reports about trains. They focus on mechanical features of trains.

Students use websites and discussion to investigate the 2004 Asian Tsunami. Students identify the Indian Ocean coastline's physical, political and human geography features and consider how they affected loss of life and property in those...

Students explore the life and art of Giotto and his use of perspective in his drawings. They then write a short paper about how political support needs to be generated for community action to save objects of art. They investigate what...

Third graders explore the rock cycle and explore how rocks are made, changed, destroyed and recreated. They create representations of these processes with hands-on activities.

Students reflect on the data they have analyzed during the Global Sun Temperature Project. They use the project website as a resource for their observations, draft a class report and post it on the Internet.

Learners discuss how terrain and climate affect the design of houses and commercial structures and thus influence the way architects design buildings in this elementary lesson plan.

Young scholars explore how pendulums work and why they are useful in everyday applications. In a hands-on activity, they experiment with string length, pendulum weight and angle of release.

Students discuss preparation and procedures for natural disasters. They discuss safety procedures for each natural disaster and then share their own personal experiences with natural disasters.

Students research the concept of a tsunami in detail and the implications of its effect upon a seashore is considered. The causes of a tsunami are investigated and compared with each other.

Young scholars investigate the concept of how natural disasters effect the environment. They conduct research using a variety of resources. They are given a scenario that needs a defensive speech. Students take a position and defend it...

Fourth graders examine the culture and environment of Japan, beginning with a KWL chart. They use clay and cups of water to construct representations of the Japanese Islands. After designing flags representing farming and food, 4th...

In this math worksheet, students organize data into stem and leaf plots. They select the correct stem to use to organize the data. Students analyze the data on a given stem and leaf plot.

Young scholars recognize that God calls them to respond to what they've been learning. In this religion lesson plan students analyze Bible verses and contemplate how the verses guide them.

Eighth graders identify the different layers of the earth. In this earth science lesson, 8th graders choose a project to do from a given list according to their learning style. They present their finished project in class.

Students visit a PBS Website about tsunamis to consider their causes, effects and steps countries have taken to try to defend against them. They answer questions and create a brochure explaining tsunami facts and procedures to survive a...

Students research philanthropic organizations that helped after Hurricane Katrina. They organize a collection drive to contribute to the nonprofit organization. They reflect on their efforts.

Learners explore the debate among development and environment experts on evacuation coastal areas and take part in their own debate on "evacuation versus redevelopment".