Students research severe weather conditions that occur in their region of the country and develop guidelines to deal with natural disaster-related emergencies.

Students observe the wildlife shown on the Washington state quarter and discuss what the world would be like if there were no natural resources. They complete a worksheet of drawings that depict the world without trees, water or fish.

First graders analyze ways to save our natural resources and preserve the environment. In this environmental protection lesson, 1st graders complete four activities to analyze the importance of our natural resources and what trash does...

Fifth graders consider the uses of corn.  In this agricultural lesson, 5th graders examine corn as a natural resource and discuss the many ways to reuse the grain.  A variety of activities, books, and web resources are included...

Young scholars explore natural disasters by reading stories about volcanoes, earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes. They explore safe behaviors in order to understand what to expect in a catastrophe. Students practice safe evacuation...

Fifth graders explore the value of service. In this consumer practices lesson, 5th graders investigate natural resource protection needs. Students participate in the preservation of natural resources through service learning.

Students explore hazards associated with cataclysmic natural events, and human responses to them by creating emergency plans.

Students learn about artist Larry Schulte and view examples of his work. They create addition sentence for the first seven numbers of the fibonacci sequence and use unifix cubes to build that sentences. Students color and create three...

Learners read excerpts from Jon Scieszka's novel, 2095, prior to presenting their vision of the future in a creative project accompanied by written explanation. They design a museum exhibit which shows a scene from a science fiction book...

Students create a model city in order to understand the effects human habitats have on the environment.  In this environment lesson, students examine the effects human habitats have on the environment.  Students create a model...

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...

Students, after identifying the parts of a computer, and categorizing the parts by functions (input, output, process, and storage), explore how all the parts of a computer work together. They compare/contrast the differences between...

Students research the theory of evolution and the controversy.  In this evolution lesson students view a film on Charles Darwin then they write an essay about whether or not intelligent design should be taught in science class. 

High schoolers gain an understanding of the Darwinian theory of evolution, examine how Darwin's theory has been adopted by ruling elites in order to justify their position in power, compare religious and historical responses to Darwin's...

Sixth graders study the characteristics of volcanoes in this unit. They apply the research to the study of three volcanoes in Japan. They complete mapwork, identify indicators of impending volcanic activity, and describe the dangers...

Students observe chicks hatching from eggs. In this science instructional activity, students view a video to develop an understanding of the proper care and needs of eggs and live animals. This is a great precursor activity for...

Students explore robotics. They design a simple device that simulates a human arm lifting a mass. Students test the strength of their arm. Students discuss artificial intelligence.

Learners reflect on the importance of science literacy. They review the year's science curriculum by reading, discussing and writing questions on teacher-selected New York Times articles and the related science content.

Learners discuss the layers of the atmosphere, and the history of the ozone hole. They discuss the chemistry of the ozone formation. Students compare seasonal data collected with ozonesondes. They compare Antarctic and Arctic ozone hole...

Students explore channelization, riparian habitats and soil erosion to find out about  the aquatic habitats in Iowa. In this aquatic habitats instructional activity, students define important terms and read an article about...

Students take on the role of an Ocean Adventures expedition volunteer member and are charged with protecting three species of sharks from danger in order to defend the balance of nature in the ecosystem. They play an online game which...

Students examine the descriptive science dealing with the surface of Earth, its division into continents and countries, climate, natural resources, inhabitants and industries of the various divisions and analyze the political geography...

Seventh graders examine different countries in Africa to research. They choose one to concentrate their research on using the five themes of geography. They design a multimedia presentation that will make up the African safari.