Here are the names and pictures of a variety of Rocky Mountain songbirds for pupils to locate on a word search. There are 16 birds to find, each depicted by an accurate and colorful picture. An answer key is included on the worksheet....

In this science worksheet, students find the names of 20 common animals of the Rocky Mountains in a word search puzzle. The word bank has detailed color drawings of each mammal.

In this science worksheet, students find the names of 20 Rocky Mountain fishes in a word search puzzle. The word bank has detailed color drawings of each species of fish.

In this science worksheet, students find the names of 20 Rocky Mountain birds in a word search puzzle. The word bank has a detailed color drawing of each bird.

Fifth graders conduct an experiment to demonstrate the folding and rippling of rock to form a mountain. They identify mountain chains on a map, participate in the demonstrations, and define folding fault block, igneous eruptions, igneous...

In this language arts and science worksheet, students analyze 10 pictures of Rocky Mountain animals with scrambled names. Students decipher the names and write them correctly under each picture.

Students dramatize the formation of mountains. In this earth formation dramatization lesson, students read Anne Issacs', Swamp Angel, and research the how the layers of the Earth move to form landforms. They work in groups to dramatize...

Students locate major world mountain ranges. In this geography lesson, students identify major mountain ranges on 6 on of the 7 continents on a large world physical map.

Who knew that mountain formation could be so entertaining? Leanr how mountains form with a resource on Mount Everest. Activities to guide learning include a simulation, project, videos, coloring activities, and worksheets.

Students explore and classify organisms found in a Rocky Mountain Ecosystem. Through discussions, students examine the effects upon an ecosystem if a component was removed or a new component was added. As a class, they survey reasons...

Focus on the geography of Oklahoma.  In this activity, learners compare different geographic regions in Oklahoma, create a collage to share their results, and identify important landforms throughout the United States, such as the...

Students build and experiment with a watershed to understand the effects of pollution. In this movement of water instructional activity, students work in groups creating rock formations and change the viscosity of the liquids falling...

Students examine the reasons why some people do not support the protection of the wolf on the Endangered Species list. After reading an article, they discuss the controversy of delisting the wolves. As a class, they debate this issue...

Students discover mountain ranges and their locations in the world. In this physical map lesson, students locate and identify major mountain ranges of the world on a large physical map.

Students explore the evolution of a town. In this social studies instructional activity, students discuss why Georgetown and the Georgetown Loop Railroad were developed and discuss life as a prospector. Students write a letter explaining...

Students identify trees based from their leaves. In this leaf lesson plan, students use The Rocky Mountain Tree Finder by Tom Watts in order to identify tree leaves. They look for leaf shapes, veins, and structure.

Students create a better route through the Rocky Mountains for the Lewis and Clark expedition after tracing the original path.

Make your own bite-size glacier! A resource teaches about the formation and melting of ice. Activities include videos, a hands-on activity where your pupils build glaciers, and a photographic analysis to teach individuals the chilling...

Young scholars explain some of the topographical features of China's landscape. They view a Chinese landscape and discuss their view of the harmony between man and nature, then create their own karst mountain scene.

Fourth graders draw a rudimentary map of the state of Utah, dividing it into the three regions: the Great Basin, the Colorado Plateau, and the Rocky Mountain Region.

Students consider how topography affects weather and human activity. Students simulate a mountain range and observe surrounding wind patterns.

Studebts prepare a storyboard showing the main geographical points of the Lewis and Clark expedition. They include a map showing the rivers, Rocky mountains and Pacific ocean. Students think of important events of the trip and include on...

Sixth graders practice choral reading of poetry.  In this creative literature lesson, 6th graders incorporate elements of performing arts into their choral readings of various poems.  They discuss musical instruments, facial...

Students research the innovative technology used in building the Allegheny Portage Railroad, and how it was applied to other projects. They discuss technological change and the effect it has on their lives.