Third graders identify features of producers, herbivores and carnivores. They discuss the features that aid in survival for those animals. They organize animals into categories to complete the instructional activity.

Young scholars study insects. They go on an outdoor insect outing and look for insects in a variety of places--in the air, under rocks, on leaves, in water, etc. They record information about the insects they find, including habitat,...

Students explore the nature of Puerto Rico. They view a Power Point presentation on world population and discuss how Puerto Rico landscape differs from Wisconsin's landscape. They create a Venn diagram comparing the two and complete a...

Students identify the components of good hygiene and the consequences of poor hygiene. They practice using different hygiene tools and discuss how often they should be used. They discover that hygiene is a personal responsibility.

Learners explore Wisconsin's natural and cultural history through hands-on exploration of Upham Woods. They are shown the basic paddling skills and they work in teams to paddle across the river on barge. Students describe cultural...

Students review safety in the biology laboratory. They summarize the rules and safety procedures by completing several activities such as practice questions, taking notes andbecoming familiar with the location of safety equipment.

Students gather and analyze scientific data from a local creek. Over weeks or months, students observe their local environment, collect water samples, and evaluate test results. Extension activities are suggested for evaluating...

In this weight of supplies worksheet, 2nd graders plan a hiking trip, list the supplies they plan on taking with them, list the weight of each of the supplies and then calculate the total weight of all the supplies together.

Students identify the food group that various foods fit into according to the food guide pyramid.

Second graders participate in walking a route in a neighborhood with parent volunteers in order to stress the importance of looking and listening for moving cars. They take this "field trip

Students study the /i/ sound by listening to it in words and a tongue twister which they later recite. Next, they practice writing the letter and making word using letterboxes. They listen to 'Icky Sticky Inchworm' while placing their...