Students recognize the biodiversity that exists in a wetland ecosystem. They identify individual wetland organisms. Students define, identify, and comprehend the importance of adaptations. They describe the process of metamorphosis.

Learners study their role in eliminating ocean pollution and helping keep the oceans clean. In this environmental issues lesson plan, students define pollution and brainstorm examples of ocean pollution. Learners define biodegradable and...

Learners study life forms in coral reefs. In this ocean life lesson plan, students study life in coral reefs as they create a coral reef sculpture.

Pupils investigate the concept of developing a daily plan. They have discussion about the elements that should be included with a home and school plan. Students draw a picture to depict how one could stay on schedule with a daily plan.

Students compare the marine habitats of Maine and the Caribbean using temperature, tides, ocean currents, latitude and longitude. In this marine ecosystems lesson, students analyze maps to complete graphic organizers that evaluate the...

Students explore a variety of classroom stations about apples and Johnny Appleseed.

Students investigate the properties of synthetic and natural sponges in this activity, to determine the capacity of each to absorb water. Afterward, they discuss other questions they have about sponges, and complete an assessment in...