Students examine the ways that government works to help improve aquatic habitats. In this water habitats lesson students view a video and plan a school restoration project. 

Second graders explore religion by analyzing the state of the country. In this American creation instructional activity, 2nd graders read that God created the world and therefore the United States and all of the beautiful things within...

Students investigate the importance of ocean resources and what humans need to do to maintain a healthy ocean.  In this oceans lesson students participate in an activity after viewing a PowerPoint presentation on the Earth's...

For this Earth Day worksheet, students read a passage about the day, then complete short answer questions and match lists of items to their descriptions.

Students demonstrate responsible consumer choices. For this social studies lesson, students read The Lorax and discuss wants and needs. Students discuss how to save natural resources by making informed consumer choices.

Students explore how items can be reused. For this recycling lesson, students present skits about reusing materials and brainstorm products that can be reused at home, school and in the classroom.

In this social studies worksheet, 5th graders answer multiple choice questions about America, citizenship, Congress, and more. Students complete 25 multiple choice questions.

In this recycling worksheet, students review what items can be recycled, what is made from recycled items, and how recycling conserves resources. This worksheet has 5 word scramble, 10 short answer, and 5 multiple choice questions.

Students explore environmental protection by creating a presentation in class. In this Chesapeake Bay lesson plan, students discuss the current threats from human beings towards the delicate balance of life near the bay. Students...

Students identify the three economic sectors found in the United States. They organize different foundations into these three categories. They examine why each sector is necessary in our society.

In this commas worksheet, students learn to use commas to help write more clearly. Students complete three exercises with commas.

Students devise a plan to protect the Great Lakes. In this environmental lesson, students conduct research to identify nonprofit groups that help protect the waterways. Students write letters to the Congressman or a nonprofit...

Fifth graders explore how the tow islands receive and use fresh water. They also address some of the threats to the fresh water supply on each island. Students explore the lesson objectives through water cycle models and experiments.

In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read the passage about a new city in Abu Dhabi. The reading is titled A Green City. They then answer the 8 questions pertaining to the passage.

In this vocabulary worksheet, students circle the letter of the word or phrase that means the same as the words in bold. There are 14 questions on this worksheet.

Students explore environmental issues through art. For this stamp lesson, students use preconsumer waste paper and colored pencils to create rubber stamp designs. This is an environmentally safe lesson.

Students examine the metal aluminum. In this metal properties lesson, students experiment to distinguish between aluminum and other metals. Students assess how aluminum is created and recycled.

Students investigate ways to reduce use of hazardous materials. In this safe substitutes lesson, students review hazardous wastes used in many homes and possible safe substitutes for these harmful chemicals. Students write and decorate...

Pupils research environmental issues. In this environmental lesson, students use the Internet to research an environmental problem and list ten facts about it. Pupils write a summary of facts.

Students develop a recycling plan. For this environmental lesson, students develop a recycling plan for their school. Students write an outline of the plan to present to their class.

In this words and meanings activity, students read ten sentences and analyze the words in bold type. Students circle the letter of the word or phrase that means the same as each word.

Students read about the importance of packaging foods and related items properly and reducing waste. In this packaging lesson, students read the background information about packaging and bring a variety of packaging materials to class....

Young scholars define service learning and reflect on the purpose of the Global Youth Service Day. In this service learning lesson, students discuss and define service learning projects and the role youth has in their community. Young...

Students study the environmental issues that pertain to the marine environment. In this research ocean landfills instructional activity students come up with alternative means of disposal.