Students study the characteristics and habitats of a variety of bears in this series of cross-curricular lessons.

Students study interesting facts about skunks. They design a "nose guard" that people can wear to protect themselves against the smell of a skunk. They act out a commercial for their "nose guard."

Students present models, oral reports, and presentations on animal's characteristics. They research various animals and the characteristics that link them to specific animal groups. They answer specific questions relating to animals in...

Students participate in an hands-on construction of an instrument to measure wind speed.

Young scholars write a story from the perspective of a water droplet on a journey through the water cycle. They use the 6+1 Traits writing method to focus on voice in the writing as they create characters that their water droplet has...

The identification of various parts of the human body is the focus of this biology lesson. Young scientists sing the song "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes," and trace the human body onto butcher paper. Additionally, they label the parts...

Learners investigate force and speed. For this physics lesson, students construct model cars in small groups and perform experiments to identify what factors influence speed and force.

Students conduct an experiment. In this light lesson plan, students work in groups to see how light travels in a straight line and how light reflects.

Second graders examine the similarities and differences between moths and butterflies. They participate in a virtual field trip using a designated web site. They design a computer based slideshow using the information they find on the...

Young scholars investigate spinoffs of space exploration. In this space exploration lesson, students conduct research regarding technological advancements. Young scholars use the information gained to write a script and produce a podcast.

Students work in groups to research and prepare a report on cloud types. They present their findings to the class and take a group quiz competing for points. Students go outside and determine which type of clouds are visible on that day.

Students conduct research on various endangered animals. They conduct Internet research, create a bookmark with information about their selected animal, and sell the bookmarks to raise money for an organization dedicated to endangered...

Pupils identify which of the five senses is being used at a given time. They read "Brave Little Monster" by Ken Baker and then read the story again as they match student-made cards depicting the five senses to moments in the story.