Second graders classify and analyze living things by structure and function and make predictions based on observations rather than random guesses. They make predictions about where dinosaurs lived and correctly place their databases onto...

Learners compare and contrast what they are thankful for and what the pilgrims were thankful for, and create a Thanksgiving placemat. They read and recite the poem "I'm Thankful For," and create a laminated landscape placemat that...

In this fossil worksheet, students are given fossils and an identification key. They write their scientific names and common names. They also answer questions about fossils.

In this Dig Magazine archeology quiz, students answer 12 multiple choice questions complementing the November 2010 issue. Page contains answer and additional resources link.

Learners begin with a regular gymnastic warm up involving stretches and exercise before attempting the One Armed High Kick. Students are assessed by their peers and are declared successful if they can match each kick or exceed the...

In this science and language arts worksheet, learners are directed to an Internet site where they do research on tornadoes and Tornado Alley. Students complete a 10 question word puzzle.

In this space shuttle worksheet, students review the different facts associated with the space shuttle and the space station. This worksheet has 23 true or false questions.

Students describe and illustrate pollution and how to clean up pollution. They display their solutions by creating posters, signs, bumper stickers, slogans, T-shirt designs, commercials and poetry. This activity ties in with 'A River Ran...

Students read and make a route map by following step by step directions. They identify and make legends.

Students watch a video about plate tectonics. in this Earth Science lesson, students watch a video clip from Bill Nye about Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics. They make a slight crack in a hard boiled egg and manipulate the egg to...

In this water learning exercise, students fill in the blanks to a crossword puzzle having to do with water words. Students complete 25 blanks in the crossword.

In this math skills activity, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems regarding probability. Students may view the correct answers.

Students study geographical maps and their functions.  In this geography lesson plan students work in groups to build a map to scale.

In this energy resources learning exercise, students read about the greenhouse effect and global warming. Then they explain why scientists are so concerned with greenhouse gases. Students also describe how global warming affects people...

In this online interactive vocabulary skills worksheet, students match the 10 vocabulary terms in the word bank to the appropriate definitions. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

Fifth graders examine how anatomical adaptations make it possible for a bird to survive in various habitats. They discuss and list birds and their unique characteristics, and create an imaginary bird, illustrating the environmental...

Young scholars research the ANCSA and report from small groups about what they read.

  In this trivia quiz, the information focuses on native North American dog breeds. Students respond to 10 multiple choice questions and submit answers electronically via this interactive website.    

In this activity, students will review and evaluate the ways land is covered and used in their local community. They will also consider the environmental effects of the different types of land use. Students will act as community planning...

Read this article to learn how scientists are using instruments to try and monitor our land biosphere. Scientists have learned two different types of models to help track data from our land.

In this biology field investigation, students will use observation skills to describe different types of terrestrial landscapes and compare them with one another. They will utilize these data in order to begin to put together the stories...

In this instructional activity, students will learn about types of land use by humans and evaluate the ways land is used in their local community. They will also consider the environmental effects of the different types of land use....

A lesson plan where students observe rock types and classify the rocks in the Minnehaha falls area. Students will also make predictions about the cause of the shape of the landscape. Students will record their findings in a journal....

Learn all about wind, what it is, words used to describe wind, the different types, the coriolis effect, different types of breezes, and how wind is measured.