Second graders visit Rapid City, South Dakota, and Jackson Hole, Wyoming in these two episodes of Buster. They examine the Lakota people in South Dakota to see what it means to persevere. They sing songs and study idioms. They brainstorm...

Students explore the benefits of staying active by going on a hike.  In this physical education lesson, students discuss the concept of a hike, where a good place to hike is and what types of foods are necessary to stay nourished....

In this weather report worksheet, students complete a weather report on their favorite season in a group. Students observe and evaluate, complete a table for the report, and present it in a group.

Students easure and record volume of water, then measure and record mass of soil. They explain the effects of the following in controlling erosion: Contouring, cover crop, strip cropping, reforestation, inter-seeding.

Fourth graders participate in a class disucssion on the term "habitat". The class brainstorms on what makes a national park special. In small groups, they research a a national park and create a mural depicting those factors that make...

Learners complete a unit on the hobby of fishing. They assemble the line with the necessary equipment (hook, swivel, bobbers, weights, and lures.) They practice casting and discover what to do when they catch a fish. They follow with...

In this reading instructional activity, students show their comprehension after reading Chapter 1 of Beany Goes to Camp. Students match 6 vocabulary words with their definitions and answer 3 essay questions.

In this summer themed ESL worksheet, students will examine 20 summer themed vocabulary words and then match them with their definition.

In this vocabulary instructional activity, students match the 8 terms in the left-hand column to the 8 appropriate definitions in the right-hand column. All of the words and definitions pertain to parts of a house.

Students explore the history of England by creating digital images. In this Queen Elizabeth lesson, students discuss the politics of Tudor times and the large differences between wealthy and poor. Students utilize image editing software...

First graders explore the job done by ornithologists. They role play identifying the characteristics that make a bird a bird. They discuss what makes each bird species unique. Students are introduced to Wisconsin's most common and rare...

In this activity worksheet, students unscramble words of items hikers should always pack for a hiking trip. After unscrambling the words, students draw a line matching each word to its definition. Students also calculate how much food...

Students are introduced to compass work. They name the parts of a compass. Students describe how the parts of a compass are used. They are shown the proper way to hold a compass. Students are shown that-a-way arrow and its purpose.

Pupils work together to learn cooperating skills and how to tie a knot.  In this knot challenge, students work together to form a properly shaped knot.

Learners engage in a instructional activity that is concerned with the concept of using socks in order to collect weed seeds. They conduct research in order to illustrate the ease of how weeds are spread from one area to another....

Students examine the role of Purple Loosestrife in Illinois and Indiana rivers. In groups, they collect a wide variety of plants in a wetland and raise beetles in a controlled environment. They introduce the loosestrife into the...

This site from the Great Outdoor Recreation Pages provides a good article on how the city of Machu Picchu was lost for more than 400 years!

This is the homepage for the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center. There are 104 acres in Ansonia. There are streams and upland swamps. You can visit butterfly and hummingbird gardens. You can also view the award winning wildflower and...

An activity guide where students refer to the Texas Almanac, which is free to download, for information needed to complete assigned tasks. In this lesson plan, they investigate the features of different state parks, learn why state parks...

BSCS Science Learning has developed this resource to help students, parents, and teachers get away from technology and formal learning and spend some time connecting with nature. Included are links to resources about the benefits of...

Five different activities, including a quiz, hiking checklist, interactive maze, coloring pages, and story builder, teach the importance of enjoying the outdoors in a safe and responsible way.

Between the B.C. mainland and Vancouver Island are a number of islands called the Gulf Islands. Each has its own history, unique scenery, artisans and artists, and outdoor recreation. Visit the islands on this web site, and find out...

Learn all about motion based technology which uses GPS technology to map endurance for outdoor athletes at this MB: Motion Based website.

This site from MaineOutdoors.com gives some dangers that can occur on the river when canoeing or kayaking.