Young scholars identify some common wetland plants. they use the scientific method of surveying the plant community to record accurate data that they observe. they cut a sample of each plant and save in plastic bags to identify and...

Students examine the archeology of the Mississippi River Valley. Using the internet, they expand their research to include how the Native Americans in California used plants to meet their needs. They also research a Native American...

Students explore invasive species. In this species analysis lesson, students observe invasive species and review the impact the species have on the environment. Students work in groups to investigate the species in varying habitats....

Students visit a local ecosystem to survey the plants and animals present and identify interactions between organisms. They identify interactions that occur between living organisms and their ecosystem and present their ecosystem to the...

High schoolers describe three major categories of indicators that are used to delineate wetlands.  In this wetlands lesson students visit a wetland and make observations then complete an activity using the soil. 

Learners use the SEE strategy to visually organize data.

Students examine two images of rocks, make their own observations of individual rocks through drawing, and explain how the same observation skills can be used in the study of geology.

Students interview wildlife experts to gain information needed to research and write a report about an aquatic plant or animal affected by climate change.

Third graders, in groups, research animals, plants, and conditions found in ecosystems.

Students evaluate/distinguish scientific fact from fiction. They discuss similarities and differences in the life cycles of various birds. Student use the Internet as a research tool.

Learners use NASA drawings to build a model satellite for a specific mission. They design a set of drawings for their satellite showing its subsystems as well.

Young scholars research information to create a career projects where technological skills will be utilized. In this career projects instructional activity, students create a project relating to a selected career of personal interest.

Students understand the use of the wetlands by migrating birds and identify causes for disappearance of the wetlands.

Students determine the monotonicity and concavity properties of a function, then apply the First Derivative Test and draw conclusions about the first and second derivatives from these properties.

Students take a walk around the school grounds to discover the diversity of life that exists there.

Students explore forest fires and forest service's new stategies. They study a case of natural burn and the impact of lowering the intensity of a larger forest fire.

Students watch video clips of ecosystems and answer questions relating to them.

Students watch video presentations on endangered spieces, and do activities and discussion questions related to the material.

Students explore the most dangerous volcanoes on Earth, plot their locations, and research different volcanic hazards.

Students study new types of birds and explore how to keep a log of what they see.

Young scholars examine the use of wetlands by migrating birds. They discuss reasons for the disappearance of wetlands. They discover how humans have affected wetlands as well.

Students identify birds that appear in Chinese and Japanese art, learning about their physical characteristics, classifying them according to scientific principles, and exploring their habitats and migration patterns. This is part one...

Students watch for milkweed plants from the previous fall and choose several new plants to monitor. Then make observations and measurements about the plants. The connection with the weather is also made with the monitoring of...

Pupils monitor the growth of milkweed plants. The observations are made to help make conclusions about growth and development.