Eighth graders analyze questions posted on a large poster in the room and work in groups to record their response to the question on paper, rotating to the next question after two minutes have passed. They review the characteristics of...

Students determine the volume of water in a given amount of snow. They calculate a ratio for water volume per snow volume.

Eighth graders examine the development of the different temperature scales. They experiment with hot and cold temperatures.

Students investigate scientific concepts and inquire about physical states of matter. The transition of water is considered and is easy to facilitate because of its abundance and often observed physical changes.

Students examine the states of matter; solids, liquids and gases. They explain how the states of matter change from one to another.

Students identify and describe three states of water. They predict how water will change states.

Students identify characteristics of weather and seasons, describe the current weather, identify the current season, and locate the current temperature at www.weatherchannel.com. They also depict the current forecast using Math Keys...

Fourth graders discover that scientists examine evidence from around the world in order to explain global climate change. They see that records of climate change exist, and describe photographs interpreting changes in glaciers over time.

Students are introduced to igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. They use foods to demonstrate the basic formation of each type of rock, read books about rock formation and view related videos.

Students simulate the greenhouse effect and draw a model of what he/she thinks is happening. They draw inferences from the model and from other resources to determine possible outcomes of increased earth temperatures.

Fourth graders identify the characteristics of a simple physical change. They describe objects by the properties of the materials from which they are made. Students discuss the different states of matter and their distinct physical...

Students will observe the amount of water in an open container over time and also examine the amount of water in a closed container over time. They then will compare and contrast the sets.

Students become aware of the cause and effects of different air pollutants. They present a play about the different pollutants.

Young scholars discuss glaciers and the current distribution of glaciers around the Earth. They create simulated glaciers using cornstarch, shoeboxes, water, and pebbles.

Students explore the different forms that water can take and conduct simple experiments to demonstrate some of its properties in each state. They watch a short video that illustrates some of these concepts.

Pupils describe the three forms of water. Students list reasons why water is necessary. Pupils access the Internet to complete Prediction lab report worksheets and FCAT-Style Questions worksheets.

Students act like the changes in the four seasons by moving like water in each season.

Students interview wildlife experts to gain information needed to research and write a report about an aquatic plant or animal affected by climate change.

Students brainstorm about the sources of heat. They discuss that sunlight is one of those sources. Students complete a lab about cold water and warm water. They record the temperatures from each thermometer and discuss which container...

Students research real-time and historic temperature data of U.S. and world locations, and analyze the data using mean, median, and mode averages. They graph the data and draw conclusions by analyzing the data. A spreadsheet is used to...

Lesson plan examines the potential impacts of the warming of the atmosphere.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains what happens to matter when it freezes and the definition of freezing point.

An impressive collection of lessons on climate science and climate change. The entire book can be downloaded. As well, each instructional activity has its own page with some combination of background information, PowerPoints, images,...