In this plant learning exercise, high schoolers will review the origins and adaptations of plants including the alternation of generations. This learning exercise has 8 short answer, 6 fill in the blank, and 4 multiple choice questions.

In this soil destruction and conservation worksheet, students read a three page non-fiction article. They answer 10 fill in the blank questions and 1 short answer question based on the reading about soil building methods.

Students explore the concept of recycling. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students discover how to recycle and compost. Students complete an activity that requires them to sort recyclable items.

Student is introduced to the concept of energy as a common factor among all things. They list three fossil fuels and describe how fossil fuels were formed. They then tell how much plant debris it took to form one foot of coal.

Students interpret and create different types of graphs. They analyze data from charts, develop a survey and design appropriate graphic illustrations and make a presentation.

Seventh graders create sculptures using objects from contemporary material culture to explore issues that are relevant to a world issue and to the student's own life.

In this Tudor homes worksheet, students read about the importance of the still room and the herb garden in Tudor life. They locate and identify herbs, sketch a plan of a herb garden at Blakesley Hall, draw an herb, and locate a recipe...

Students predict a future for Gary, IN and US Steel Works. They explain how their own town would change if US Steel built this large of a facility in it and discuss why or shy not their town would have been an alternative to choosing Gary.

Students examine simple and complex carbohydrates. They take notes and complete a worksheet. They also research cookbooks and find recipes which shows the simple and complex carbohydrate groups.

Students identify and interpret how milk is processed and learn important concepts in food safety and quality assurance. They identify how milk is processed, the importance of food safety, and the quality assurance process. Students also...

In this chemical analysis activity, students use a combustion analysis report to calculate the empirical formula for compound samples. This activity has 2 problems to solve.

In this chemical analysis worksheet, learners calculate the empirical formula using a combustion analysis report. Students write balanced chemical equations, total ionic equations, and net ionic equations. This worksheet has 2 problems...

Students study the different forestry techniques and the different harvesting choices.  In this forest management instructional activity students use a map to see the various types of forests and what harvesting practices should be...

Students study the basics of aquaculture and how to successfully raise aquatic plants and animals.  In this water lesson students perform water quality tests on fish tanks, record and graph their results. 

Young scholars identify and solve problems as they modify the design of an everyday household item. They gather and analyze information and work in collaborative teams to create a design plan for a new product.

Learners select one of the ideas for a science project reflecting their knowledge about coal. They then choose a catchy title to spark interest that describes their project. They use the scientific method to explain the process.

Students use facts about strawberry production in Wisconsin to complete math and art activities. In this strawberry production lesson, students read about strawberry production in the state of Wisconsin. They answer math word problems...

Students investigate relationships between plants and animals and how living things change during their lives. In this life cycle lesson, students split different types of seeds apart to see the beginning life stages of future plants.

Students explore the process of making butter. For this agriculture lesson, students discuss how butter is made today and how it was made in the past. Students make their own butter using baby food jars and some "elbow grease."

Students design an experiment. In this bees instructional activity, students research pollination and work collaboratively to discover how bees aid in pollination.  Students use tomato plants and create experimental designs....

Students discuss the pros and cons of smoking.  In this smoking instructional activity, students navigate websites to find information on smoking and then participate in a discussion with specific discussion questions.

Students explore organic and inorganic objects. In this environmental lesson students perform a composting experiment using flowers in different soils. Students record their observations.

Students plant a garden. In this gardening lesson, students use containers to plant a garden. This lesson provides a good source of information for teachers who wish to begin their class's own container garden.

Various aspects about the impact of biotechnology in our everyday lives, and many examples of its application are given in these slides. Designed with multiple fonts, the style should be appealing to youth.