Students, after a long-term observation of photosynthesis with aquatic plants, assess the benefits of photosynthesis towards all living organisms. They explain in their own words the two cycles within photosynthesis. Guided discussion...

Students identify what plants need to grow. For this plant biology lesson, students analyze the differences between an artificial plant and a live plant. Students plant seeds and discuss what plants need to grow. Students observe the...

Students identify macroinvertebrate species to investigate ecological systems and the relationship between humans and the environment.

Students perform experiments designed to grow plants and bacteria in a controlled environment.  In this ecosystems lesson students investigate varying conditions for growing plants and bacteria. 

Young scholars explore plant science by participating in a botany activity. In this seed growth activity, students identify the necessary elements to ensure a plant grows well and prepare seeds for planting. Young scholars plant their...

Students create a flower, poem, and mailbox for someone to open on Valentine's Day. For this Valentine's Day lesson plan, students also write Valentine letters.

Learners study Monterey Bay. In this Monterey Bay lesson, students create a model of upwelling around Monterey Bay. Learners simulate surface water movement relative to prevailing winds.

First graders compare plant samples obtained from two different sites to explore how climate affects plants.

Young scholars discover the benefits of composting. They identify the steps of decomposition as well. They are read a book and discuss what items decompose.

Students explore ways people from around the world are like them. They discuss how geography affects the way people live and work and how culture affects a person's day to day life. Students give a presentation over a chosen country to...

Students investigate the story "The Tiny Seed" by Eric Carle. This story is used to introduce the children to the concept that seeds change and grow into plants when conditions in the environment including temperature, light, water and...

Students identify the external features of the earthworm. They view a video about different features of an earthworm. They research information about annelids on the Internet. They compare and contrast the earthworm with another annelid.

Students explore the close connection between plant roots and the soil in which they grow. They investigate the roots of plants, make models of plant roots using pipe cleaners, and examine photos and images to explore the connection...

Fourth graders complete a variety of experiments to meet science goals.  In this life sciences lesson, 4th graders make yogurt, discover the attraction of opposite charges in electricity, learn the effects of glaciers, and explore...

Students examine edible plants by identifying salad ingredients. In this botany lesson plan, students discuss the different vegetables that can be eaten in a salad and draw them on a worksheet. Students review vegetable vocabulary and...

Students describe different types of water pollutants. They complete experiments in which they observe the affects of water pollution on algae. They also brainstorm and list three causes of each water pollutant.

Sixth graders complete a variety of activities to explore both positive and negative effects of microorganisms. They, in groups, engage in a series of experiments which illustrate the effects of certain molds.

Students put items in a plastic bag and watch the effects of composting. While completing the experiment, students answer questions and ask permission to start their own compost pile at home.

Students examine how circulation currents of the ocean. They use a tub of hot and cold water to demonstrate the currents. They discover how salinity and temperature of water affect its movement.

Sixth graders are introduced to online research and beginning PowerPoint presentations that are integrated. They pass a plant and photosynthesis. Students locate information on a self selected animal online. They give a PowerPoint...

Young scholars compare and contrast different organisms characteristics. In this life science lesson, students design an experiment about plants and animals needs. They collect data and write their conclusion about the experiment.

Students explain the relationship among nutrition, infection and diseases. In this health science instructional activity, students suggest ways to break the nutrition-infection cycle. They brainstorm solutions to prevent infectious...

Students examine the techniques and principles of photographic composition using various scientific tools such as a camera, a digital computer scanner, and a computer.

Students work together to design an experiment that compares and contrasts differnet plant cultivation systems. In groups, they evaluate the results of the experiment to discover if the cultivation system could be used in space. They...