Twelfth graders use this game to find minerals given rocks and outcrops in a plausible (but not real) geologic setting. They play without outside encouragement for hours as the world is fun to explore and the scoring system encourages...

Pupils explore the different properties of water. They experimenting with different activities, each one explaining a different property of water. Students read an article "Small, Ues, But Might: The Molecule Called Water." and then...

Students study the habits, traits, and characteristics of mammals. They look at animal tracks that are taped around the room, and at pictures of baby and adult mammals. Next, they determine how mammals move and eat, and look at their...

Students recognize the parts of the plant and the function it provides.In this plant parts lesson, students participate in three activities relating to plant parts and properties.

In this animal worksheet, students complete 6 pages of activities and exercises pertaining to the diamondback terrapin. Students read about the life cycle, study habitat maps and color and cut out a three dimensional turtle.

Students consider the positive and negative aspects of alternative energy.  In this physical science lesson, students consider the sources of energy they use everyday.  Students compare alternative sources of energy and...

Young scholars study climate change and the arguments of scientists that it exists.  In this climate change lesson students complete a class activity and answer questions.  

In this Earth science worksheet, students complete an 8 question multiple choice online interactive quiz about the structure of Earth. A printable version of the quiz is also available.

In this cosmic collision learning exercise, learners explore interactive online website to study about the dynamics of different galaxies. They write short answers to 8 questions that follow.

Students use a video, the Internet and hands-on activities to explore how to determine the age of rocks and fossils based on radioactive decay data.

Students are presented a problem concerning an aquifer which may be in danger from overuse by agriculture/industry. They compile data and consult online data and experts in creating a proposal to rectify the situation.

Students explore the various ways in which geologists create fossil records. Working in pairs, students create a model of a fossil record through a hands on activity. They relate their experience to recent discoveries in geology and...

Students conduct an experiment using leaf packs.  In this leaf lesson students complete an activity in groups and complete a handout. 

In this scientific classification worksheet, students read about classification and the questions scientists ask in order to classify, then read about features of different classifications of animals. Worksheet is informational, no...

In this backyard wildlife worksheet, students read and complete activities on 6 pages. Students make a mini book to read that pertains to common backyard wildlife. Students read about signs of animal life and learn about wildlife...

Students discover details about dinosaurs in Great Britain. In this dinosaur lesson, students visit selected museums and learning centers online and in person to examine and study dinosaur exhibits.

In this physical science worksheet, students complete an 8 question multiple choice online interactive quiz about the types of forces and the laws of motion. The quiz may also be printed and completed on paper.

Pupils adopt a country to research and tour the country online. They plan a trip from Nagano back home to their country.

Students research wetlands in the United States and create visual aids for use in oral presentations that make recommendations on preserving or restoring wetland welfare.

Students complete research to find cell structure and the functions of all of a cell's organelles. They complete a variety of online reinforcement activities surround cell structure and function.

Students comprehend the basic anatomy of the frog and prepare themselves for dissection. They work through the virtual dissection. Students complete the worksheet and begin to assemble the frog skeleton. They are assigned frog...

In this environment activity, students look for the facts of how to conserve water and help the environment. They complete the activities as part of the unit.

Learners read and answer questions about other animals that like blackberries besides humans. In this blackberries lesson plan, students read about what animals like to eat blackberries and what they do for them.

Fourth graders create a calendar about their state. In this state calendar instructional activity, 4th graders select a state theme and create a calendar based on that theme. Students write paragraphs for each month related to the theme...