Students examine and analyze the skeletons of various bodies that could represent a cemetary. In groups, they identify a set of common characteristics in which the skeletons are grouped. To end the lesson plan, they answer questions...

Students study facts about humans and how they are impacting the Earth.  In this investigative lesson students help map peoples footprints over the Earth's surface and evaluate these factors. 

Learners understand that people believe there may be life in other solar systems. In this communication with other solar systems lesson, students analyze our planet and write things they want to communicate to other solar systems.

Learners explore the interaction between the forest and wildlife. In this forestry lesson plan, students collect data about forest ecosystems, species of trees, photosynthesis, and interaction of organisms. They prepare a lab activity to...

Students discuss and compare what type of fluids will fill up a beaker first. In this chemistry lesson, students differentiate between pouring glue and water and which will fill the beaker first. They discuss the viscosity of each fluid.

Students define important vocabulary words related to electricity and charges. For this physics lesson, students examine force created by electricity and lightning. They differentiate between the two forces and how they both generate power.

Students understand the uniqueness of the rice plant and how it grows. Students compare rice growing in Indonesia and California, observing the steps common to the process everywhere. Students comprehend the concepts labor-intensive and...

Young scholars create a fact sheet naming an animal's habitat, distinguishing characteristics, eating type, country of origin, and any interesting information that they research. They illustrate their fact sheet and sheets are compiled...

Pupils demonstrate their knowledge of these creatures from the past by creating them in their drawings. They use their imagination and draw these creatures from the past. They make a variety of designs for the background display for...

Students study the characteristics of wetlands, and their importance to humans and wildlife.

Young scholars investigate the Hubble telescope's role in astrophysics research. They complete a Webquest, watch a video, view Hubble photographs, play online games, answer discussion questions, and evaluate newspaper articles about optics.

Students play The Fishing Game as a manager in the national fish and wildlife service charged with the responsibility of making policy suggestions regarding the management of a fishery surrounding national borders.

Students examine several types of plants. In this plant lesson, students complete activities that require them to identify types of plants, chart plant anatomy, and explain plant propagation.

Students identify the relationship between batteries, circuits and voltage. In this physics lesson plan, students investigate the way batteries are put into different apparatus. They discuss why different machinery need different voltage...

Students investigate the way an electrical circuit works. In this physics lesson, students use voltmeters and ammeters to measure voltage. They construct a circuit using provided circuit kits.

Young scholars experiment with a series of circuits. In this chemistry lesson, students discuss voltage, resistance and current as they flow through an electrical circuit. They work in pairs to solve the questions.

Young scholars construct a working definition of the word "evolution," and list the key points of Darwin's theory of natural selection. They create paper moths to help them explain the importance of camouflage and how it relates to...

High schoolers determine and explain the characteristics of alkalis and acids. With their list of characteristics student groups conduct an investigation into whether various household substances are alkali or acid. Their lab findings...

Students study about the bacteria that grow in eggs. They examine what farmers do to keep eggs safe such as providing clean environments in the chicken house.

Explore the historic and cultural context of the foundations of the United States of America. They identify the political and scientific contributions of early American scientists.

Ninth graders study pH, acids, bases, and neutralization. They discuss and apply principles of neutralization to everyday situations (bee stings, indigestion remedies, soil acidity, etc.). They carry out several experiments using acids...

Students examine how to forecast weather. They examine the different types of weather and learn the correct vocabulary.

Students investigate the development of technology from a historical perspective. They order different technologies according to timing of development and use. Then students role play the use of each piece of equipment in hypothetical...

Students read "Naya Nuki Shoshoni Girl Who Ran" by Kenneth Thomasma. Students chart Naya Nuki's route on a map and identify the navigational signs she used to find her way home. Students also analyze the weather she encounters.