Learners 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.

Students read and discuss the important environmental issues of acid rain and global climate change in relation to Illinois coal. According to the National Acid Precipitation Assessment Program, acid rain has had minimal effects on our...

In this fertilizer activity, students read background information about how farmers began using nitrogen compounds as fertilizer and how Fritz Haber developed an efficient process. Based on their reading, students complete 10 short...

Fifth graders discover the uses for rice by reading about the habitats of certain birds.  In this agriculture lesson, 5th graders research birds from the Gulf Coast and California and their reasons for living in rice fields....

First graders read a book about animal babies from the Arctic and discuss what a polar bear needs to survive. They design a suitable zoo habitat for a polar bear using crayons and paper.

Sixth graders conduct a simple experiment to explore the ways that color can affect heat transfer. They review the three ways that heat can transfer: conduction, convection and radiation.

Fifth graders define terms associated with renewable and nonrenewable resources. They identify materials that are renewable and nonrewable. They categorize a list into the correct type of resource.

Students examine the spectra with the use of light while constructing their own spectroscope. They make observations about the colors and visible wavelengths of light and then conduct classroom discussions. As an extension students read...

Students explore screening processes for biological activity.  In this deep sea lesson students complete a lab activity. 

Students discuss fossils. In this science lesson, students simulate fossils within Earth's layers by using gummy fish and bread.

Students discover the meaning of the word erosion and discuss effects of rocks and sticks upon the soil. They then work in small groups to construct a model of erosion to make observations and then write them in their science journals.

Students plot the average rainfall for a variety of cities in the United States. Using the map, they work together to determine patterns on which toxicants are transported through the air. They determine the impacts of various weather...

Eighth graders compare a present-day social issue with a medieval issue. They use technology tools to conduct their research and demonstrate their new knowledge. Students present their findings to the class in the form of a PowerPoint.

Sixth graders examine the role of the US Department of Agriculture. In this United States Agriculture lesson, 6th graders create maps with sites and specialty areas. Students create a presentation on the topic they were given to...

Students explore fish adaptations and anatomy. In this science lesson, students discuss various adaptations of fish and how those adaptations help them.

Learners observe brine shrimp eggs, create an appropriate environment for their survival, and observe their growth.

Students examine sets of four or five organisms and determine which organism in each set doesn't "belong", and determine a variety of characteristics that explain why it doesn't belong.

Sixth graders discuss how certain species and plants are deemed endangered. They work together in conservation recovery teams to research an endangered species. Then they explore efforts to make sure that the existence of these species...

Students examine and discuss how atoms change from solid to liquid to gas. They inflate a balloon by melting ice that converts to steam, and discuss the results.

Students study the benefits of estuaries. They construct a saltwater food web, and complete worksheets and a quiz.

Fourth graders identify symbols, people and events associated with North Carolina history. Using this information, they focus on the Wright brothers and their first flight. They answer questions related to the event and discuss how...

Students are able to record their research observations and reflections by keeping a research journal. They are able to explore a specific region of the world affected by arsenic contamination by using various research skills and tools....

In this growing tomatoes worksheet, learners experience and participate in the process of growing tomatoes over a three or four month span of time. Students follow six directives in producing tomato plants.

In this growing tomatoes worksheet, students plant tomato seeds in February, and follow their growth through the summer break. They observe and investigate the plant growth from seed to plant.