Second graders investigate the different living and nonliving things they can find on Earth. In this life science activity, 2nd graders record their observations as they dig into the soil. They examine them under the magnifying glass and...

Students examine different types of soil. In this soil lesson plan, students research different types of soil. Students create a podcast about a worm family looking for a new home using storyboarding or graphic organizers.

Student use the scientific method to experiment with worms. In this characteristics of living things lesson, students predict and examine the reactions of worms to dry and wet soil. Students share their findings.

Young scholars observe seeds growth and examine the different parts of the seedling. In this biology lesson, students compare the growth of seeds planted in soil and in hydroponics. They record their observations in their science journal...

First graders observe the effects of varying amounts of water, sun, and air on lima bean plants. They also predict and describe their outcomes in a written report.

Students research about glacial ice melting on the four major spheres of the Earth. In this earth science instructional activity, students explain how this process relates to global warming. They create a presentation and share their...

Students identify the essential elements needed for promoting wildlife habitat. They describe the terms used in habitat design and the shelter for wildlife. Students explore how to create a pond to support wildlife and how to create a...

In this home inspection and lead poisoning worksheet, students read 3 different scenarios about family homes and their children with noticeable amounts of lead in their blood. Students identify the risk factors in each scenario and...

Learners study the physical differences between wetland and upland soils. They match colors to the different levels of the soil after digging holes. They create soil color charts and chart the texture of the soils.

Eighth graders study the nine soil factors to use in field study and to complete an exam. They learn the components and characteristics of soil.

Students examine the relationship between particle size and rate of water flow through soil. They collect soil samples, make predictions, conduct a water flow experiment, analyze the data, and answer conclusion questions.

Learners discover the importance of air in soil by planting bean seeds in different soil types. They predict which type of soil is best for plants. They discuss the importance of plants to other living things.

Students study the characteristics of different soil samples. They examine how soil provides some of the basic needs for life and food.

First graders investigate plant growth and examine what factors contribute to plant growth. They keep a class chart of plant growth and write about and illustrate their conclusions.

Pick and choose which activities to include in this crime scene investigation. Junior detectives can examine fingerprints, DNA, blood samples, or bone structure.  The plan suggests you have teams solve a mystery, but it does not...

Young scholars inspect soil erosion. In this soil erosion lesson, students examine the causes of soil erosion and discover ways to conserve the landscape.

In this geology activity, students fill in notes using a variety of resources. Students answer questions as it relates to geology, soil erosion, mass movement, and deposition. Students research information about the presented aspects of...

Young scholars investigate organisms by searching soil on their school ground.  In this insect life lesson, students utilize field guides to help identify the organisms found in a rotting log on their campus.  Young scholars...

Students study four types of soil and predict which one worms would use for their habitat. They observe worms in each type of soil and monitor their activity. They create class charts highlighting their discoveries.

Students analyze the relationship between soil moisture and its effect on soil temperature.

Fourth graders review how erosion can happen by wind, water, and gravity which they studied in previous lesson. They attempt to discover if all soils erode at the same rate. In small groups, 4th graders experiment with three different...

Students examine the distribution of geology, soils, groundwater, topography, and geography in Nebraska. They identify various regions and characteristics on a map, and develop a plan to manage the soil and groundwater resources of the...

Pupils identify the control and the variables in the experiment. They describe the growth of plants with and without nitrogen fixing bacteria, then name the bacterium responsible for making nitrogen available to the plant.

Young scholars demonstrate that many of the enzyme systems needed to break down--and therefore clean up-society's wastes already exist in nature among the decomposers. They select the best starch-munching organisms by altering the...