Fourth graders study various aspects of gardens. In this garden lesson, 4th graders discover the location of famous gardens on a map. Students research historic gardens.

Students explore plant life by creating their own gardens in class. In this food growing lesson plan, students discuss the types of gardening methods Native Americans used in order to keep healthy. Students plant corn seeds in their...

Recycling and green living isn't just for the environment anymore. Studying the use of metaphors and metonymies, especially in reference to environmental sustainability, this presentation provides viewers with plenty of food for thought....

Students participate in different activities to discover how they relate to the environment. They watch a video series and answer comprehension questions. They discuss what they can do to protect the environment.

In this stewardship worksheet, students determine what actions and behaviors help to keep an environment healthy. This worksheet has 15 true or false questions.

Young scholars discover how frogs are adapted to their environment. They view and discuss a Discovery Channel video on frogs and the myths surrounding frogs. In small, groups they compile data on frogs from the internet to create a...

Students observe organisms behavior and adaptations.  In this biomes activity students conduct fieldwork to determine water quality and answer questions about the differences between different habitats. 

In this science worksheet, students read the article related to currents and complete the exercises that are multiple choice and short answer.

Students examine how the EPA encourages communities near Superfund sites to become involved in the Superfund process. They read informational text, and participate in a role-play activity.

Students study water conservation. In this water conservation lesson, students participate in a water conservation experiment. Students discover how to conserve water while washing their hands.

Fourth graders experiment to see which objects decompose. In this compost lesson, 4th graders observe the changes of labeled objects in a bag. Leave the objects for one month and record the changes by observation and weight. Students...

Students calculate the water usage for irrigation of school grounds. They use maps in determining which areas are irrigated.

Students comprehend the four parameters of water quality. They perform tests for salinity, dissolved oxygen, pH and clarity or turbidity. Students comprehend why scientists and environmental managers monitor water uality and aquatic...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A population is a group of organisms of the same species, all living in the same area and interacting with each other. Since they live together in one area, members...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For a population to be healthy, factors such as food, nutrients, water and space, must be available. Limiting factors are resources or other factors in the...