Young scholars explore visual perception and how objects change as distance changes. In this distance and vision lesson, students practice their scientific inquiry skills. Young scholars practice drawing objects from different points of...

Learners conduct an experiment.  In this salinity lesson, students learn about sea ice, why it is important and how changing amounts can affect the sea.  Learners conduct an experiment to find out the effects of salinity on the...

High schoolers study the movement of glaciers and how they have affected the Earth.  In this geology lesson students simulate the effects glaciers have on landscape and watch video segments. 

Young scholars research about the importance of sea ice to world climate and sea organisms. In this earth science lesson, students create a model of present and future Arctic sea ice communities. They discuss how ice melting affects...

In this aerosol activity, students are given data for volcanic eruptions and the average temperatures of the Earth. They determine the change in temperature from the year of the eruption to the present year and use the means to determine...

In this Ozone worksheet, students graph ozone readings from 1956 to 1996. They predict what the Ozone layer will look like in 2010 and 2050. They answer questions about the Ozone and its purpose.

Students use cardboard and aluminum foil to construct a solar oven that concentrates enough sunlight to cook a hotdog. They review the history and use of solar energy in relation to the Olympics.

Students read "The Moon Seems to Change" and conduct an experiment with oranges to demonstrate the phases of the moon. They write about the experiment and describe each phase of the moon.

Students read and discuss short articles which "brief" them on the coming mission. After they read each of the articles, they discuss the main ideas and the requirements for mission training. This is an introductory lesson to a...

Young scholars study inventions and how they have impacted us.  In this investigative lesson students study the history of two inventors then pretend that they are an inventor. 

In this solar system worksheet, 3rd graders explore the parts of the solar system. Students are given twenty-five words that relate to the solar system and are to put the words in alphabetical order.

Upper elementary meteorologists take a glance at what a hurricane is and how it is formed. Because this does not get into the differences in air pressure that drive the associated winds, it may not be useful for older learners. The...

Fifth graders examine how destructive fishing practices affect the health of coral reefs. They watch a Powerpoint Presentation, conduct an experiment, and in small groups create a Powerpoint Presentation.

In this cow fact worksheet, learners write in 10 circles what a cow needs. No information or facts are provided on the page.

In this animal education activity, students fill in 10 circles with what a duck needs. There is a duck at the top of the page and circles at the bottom.

In this needs of animals worksheet, students fill in 10 blank circle beneath a picture of a hen with things a hen needs. A reference web site for additional activities is included.

In thispig fact worksheet, learners write what a pig needs in the circles. No information or facts are provided on the page.

For this farm animals worksheet, students write or draw the necessary things their chosen farm animal needs. There are no directions on the page.

In this nocturnal animals worksheet, students study a fact page with lists of mammals, insects, birds and amphibians that they may see on the school grounds at night. There are no questions to answer.

In this life skills worksheet, students write rules to live by in each of the boxes provided. There are 5 boxes with one example.

For this wildlife worksheet, students determine whether group of places are suitable for wildlife and group them under the headings always, sometimes, or never. A reference website for additional activities is given.

In this craft project worksheet, students gather materials and read the 7 steps to create an edible bird feeder picture made from lard and bird seed.

In this animal education worksheet, students write 5 messages and draw 5 pictures about how to treat animals. There is 1 example provided.

In this pet care worksheet, learners analyze a photograph that shows the necessary items needed for cat care. There are no directions on the page.