Young scholars examine a coastal ocean. In this physical science/earth science lesson, students generate a list of questions about how researchers study the ocean. In addition, young scholars investigate, through research on the...

Students investigate U.S. history by examining North American timelines. In this American exploration instructional activity, students research the events that led to Columbus finding America and participate in a jeopardy game regarding...

Students work in groups to design, build, and test a submersible prototype. In this engineering activity, students learn about the importance and design of submersible vessels and apply their knowledge by building one of their own. They...

Introduce environmental science or engineering explorers to different forms of sampling. They read an article about "Robo-lobsters," lobsters being studied to help design robots that can used to sniff out pollution in ocean waters. The...

Students investigate deep sea explorations and the challenges that can occur.  In this deep-sea exploration lesson plan students work in groups and create a deep sea exploration mural. 

Find an answer to the age-old debate of whether life exists on Mars. Groups determine criteria to help look for signs of life on Mars. The activity has the class simulate testing Martian soil samples for signs of life before drawing...