Fifth graders diagram and label the parts of a tree. For this lesson on how trees obtain food, 5th graders diagram and label the parts of a tree, and determine the diameter, height, and age of a tree.

Students study the reproductive strategies of reef building corals.  In this coral reef lesson students describe the behaviors of reef building corals and their nutritional strategies. 

Young scholars describe features of cold seep communities and investigate five organisms that live there.  In this biological organisms lesson students research a given species and give an oral presentation on their results. 

Students describe major features of cold seep communities  and list organisms that are found in these communities.  In this water habitat lesson students examine trophic levels, describe the process of chemosynthesis and list...

Students study the organisms that are found in cold seeps and see how they interact with each-other.  In this biological organism lesson students describe the major features of cold seeps and the process of chemosynthesis. 

Students study cold seeps and see how organisms obtain energy from methane.  In this sinkholes instructional activity students examine the relevance of chemosynthesis to communities. 

Pupils describe features of cold seep communities and list organisms that can be found in these communities.  In this exploratory lesson students complete an activity and describe the process of chemosynthesis. 

Students compare deep ocean conditions to those found on the moons of Jupiter. In this Earth science lesson, students consider the possibilities and conditions needed to support simple life. Students examine the habitats and life found...

In this aquaculture production systems activity, students compare ponds, cages, raceways, and recirculating systems. Students compare these in 4 categories.

Students research renewable fuels. In this alternative energy activity, students compile information and create a comparison chart on renewable resources. This activity includes additional suggested readings, vocabulary, and a Biomass...

For this plant parts worksheet, students use provided links to compete questions about plant and their parts. Suggestions and links for additional resources are given.

Students study plant parts and their functions.  In this plant life lesson students participate in an activity of planting plants.

Students study food chains and how the organisms are linked.  For this investigative worksheet students answer food chain questions, and fill out several worksheets.

In this environmental science worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle with 26 questions about human impact on the environment.

Students examine edible plants by identifying salad ingredients. In this botany lesson, students discuss the different vegetables that can be eaten in a salad and draw them on a worksheet. Students review vegetable vocabulary and examine...

Students study the biotic and abiotic factors of an environment.  In this exploratory lesson students examine the different trophic levels and how organisms are connected. 

Students  compare deciduous and evergreen trees. In this tree activity, students list the differences between these two species of trees.

Young scholars explore nature by conducting botany experiments. In this plant life lesson plan, students define the necessary resources for a plant to thrive on our planet while defining scientific vocabulary terms. Young scholars...

Young scholars explore physical science by participating in a science examination. For this microscope tutorial lesson, students read the book The Naked Eye and discuss the purpose for using a microscope in the field of science. Young...

For this spelling sentences worksheet, 5th graders practice spelling these dictation sentences for 2 sentences every week. Students spell a total of 72 sentences.

In this spelling list activity, students practice spelling words that are sight words, shun words, and vocabulary. Students practice spelling 21 words total.

For this spelling list worksheet, students practice spelling words that are sight words, ure pattern, and vocabulary. Students practice spelling 21 words total.

Young scholars explore fruits and vegetables. In this fruits and vegetables activity, students work in small groups investigating plant parts. Young scholars discover that fruits and vegetables originate from different parts of plants.

In this PowerPoint, students compete in a quiz show game similar to Jeopardy in which they generate questions to match science facts in a number of categories. Science concepts covered include plants, animals, and matter. Due to the vast...