Third graders discuss ways to be kind to the Earth. In this conservation lesson, 3rd graders listen to the story And Still The Turtle Watched by Sheila MacGill-Callalhan. They compare how the early people treated the Earth to how we...

Middle schoolers read and discuss the article in reference to the environmental issues of acid rain and global climate change in relation to Kentucky coal. They then answer questions that are related to the article that they read.

Young scholars investigate the physical properties of fire by creating storyboards.  For this elements lesson, students view a video clip of forest fires and identify the cause.  Young scholars create large storyboards defining...

Learners study thematic maps (included with the lesson plan) to determine possible relationships. They develop three hypotheses about the relationship. Students choose one of their hypotheses to explain. The explanation is to include...

Students explore a variety of agricultural careers that are available and look into them in terms of the economics and suitability to their interests.  In this agriculture careers lesson students research the agriculture careers and...

Young scholars study hydrocarbon gases and chemical equations. In this hydrocarbon gases lesson, students work in groups complete a molecular formula worksheet and review alkane prefixes. Young scholars complete molecular models, balance...

Students develop a recycling plan. In this environmental lesson, students develop a recycling plan for their school. Students write an outline of the plan to present to their class.

Students consider the increase in floods. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to research the occurance of floods in Britain.

Students look at the behavioral characteristics of their peers from a historical perspective, and realize that, in the larger scheme of a community, these behaviors do have some value, and that a society as complex as ours does need the...

Learners read about the importance of packaging foods and related items properly and reducing waste. In this packaging lesson, students read the background information about packaging and bring a variety of packaging materials to class....

Students identify and illustrate how changes in DNA cause mutations and evaluate the significance of these changes. They illustrate a chromosomal mutation such as duplication, deletion, inversion, and translocation.

Students investigate water conservation. In this water conservation activity, students list the uses for water and record their water usage for one day. Students graph the data and create a water conservation poster.

Learners simulate peppered moth predators using SmartNotebook. In this life science lesson, students collect survival data and analyze results. They explain the importance of changes in species over time.

Students discuss the sources of items they use everyday. In this social studies activity, students sort pictures of items used everyday by their source. Students participate in a source relay.

Students identify the various uses of water. In this water conservation lesson, students read the book, The Drop In My Drink: The Story of Water On Our Planet and write down their favorite uses of water. Students illustrate how they can...

Students research the exploration of Antarctica by the explorer Sir Ernest Shackelton. In this Antarctic exploration lesson, students watch a movie about Sir Ernest Shackelton and his ship the Endurance. Students study a map of...

In this hurricane activity, students read and analyze satellite images of hurricane Rita. They complete 4 short answer questions about it.

Students identify renewable and nonrenewable resources. In this energy lesson, students explore the consumption issues regarding oil use and consider methods of resource management. Students research alternative resources and present...

Learners study plant growth and aesthetics. In this plant growth instructional activity, students talk about what plants need to grow and identify the major plant parts. They plant and care for seed while recording growth measurement....

Students explore biology by participating in a habitat identification activity. In this sticklers lesson plan, students utilize land markers as part of an organism simulation in which they examine the habitat of a specific species....

Students watch video clips of animals and plants in their natural environment, to gather evidence that all living things have basic survival needs. Students draw pictures of real or imaginary pets eating, drinking, breathing, and taking...

Students read "The Mixed-Up Chameleon" by Eric Carle. They discuss the chameleon's color changes and their ability to catch flies. They read a fact sheet. They view a live chameleon in a natural environment. They write down observations...

Second graders, in groups, explore sinkholes and how they effect humans and the natural environment.

Students examine how their transportation choices affect the natural environment and their physical health as well as the power of community involvement and the dangers of over development.