If you knew people would pay extra for a bald dragon, could you pick which parents you should breed in order to get the highest number? The unit examines heredity and genetics through breeding dragons, mice, dogs, and tries to figure...

Packed with activities, projects, and assessments, first-time instructors and seasoned veterans will find much to like in this overview of a nine-part unit based on William Golding's novel Lord of the Flies.

Young scholars research both plant and animal cell characteristics. They draw the parts of each cell and as groups present their research.

In this earth science learning exercise, students unscramble various types of sea creatures caught in a hurricane and writing their name on the lines provided. Then they draw a picture of their favorite sea creature.

Students examine active chemicals that are in marine invertebrates and how they act to fight diseases.  In this marine lesson students identify three pharmacologically-active chemicals, describe their disease fighting action and...

Students make thumbprints around the border. In this art lesson, students draw heads on narrow end of thumb print and then draw two short antaenna. Students draw an upside down y starting at the head to separate the wings and color the...

Students practice saying the letters "a" and "i". They examine and identify objects that begin with those letters and sponge paint the letters. They practice with all the letters in the alphabet this way.

In this biology worksheet, students use the information given about genetics and Sponge Bob to complete each section of the sheet. They identify and explain incomplete dominance and use it to help them complete the questions that follow.

In this science worksheet, students will plant some birdseed on a sponge to see if there is anything inside the seeds. Students will keep a record of how the seeds change over several days.

In this invertebrate word search puzzle, students identify names of invertebrates. Examples include names such as crabs, clams, slugs, and sponges. A list of 18 different invertebrates is included to assist the students in their search.

Students study soil and how particle and pore size affect water movement.  In this soil lesson students complete a lab activity to investigate pore saturation and sponge like behavior. 

Learners explore animal characteristics by participating in a hunting activity. In this smells lesson, students discuss how animals track each other through a keen sense of smell and how humans rarely do the same. Learners utilize...

Welcome the arrival of spring with this fun little spelling instructional activity. Including different terms relating to plants, gardening, and springtime weather, children must correctly spell each word by filling in the...

Students participate in a variety of Field Day Water Activities including: Waterslide: Cheap Man's Dunking Booth: Sponge Relay: Sponge Race: Water Bucket Relay: Water relay: Tug of War: Squirt bottle race Water Balloon Smash:

In this painting instructional activity, students follow the directions to paint a picture of stones with poster paint and sponges. There is no picture example; students read the directions.

For this painting technique worksheet, students use paint to create pieces of seaweed. They mix primary colors to produce brown Students drag a sponge across the outline of a piece of seaweed. They use their fingers to create the effect...

Students watch a video about different terrestrial communities. They conduct an experiment with sponges conserving water. They research desert characteristics comparing them with other biomes.

Students identify fiber from foods, its sources and function in the body. They also the importance of fiber in the diet and good food sources that one can eat. Finally, students discuss water and its importance with eating fiber and...

What's the best way to learn how watersheds work? Build one! Combining engineering, the water cycle, and ecology concerns, the activity is the perfect fit for an interdisciplinary unit. Teams construct a model watershed with simple...

Create critter crafts! A few safety precautions regarding the glue gun or sharp acorns sticks will not stop your young scholars having fun! Cute pictures help inspire and there are endless ways to create. A class could have a completely...

There's no doubt that one of the most consistent dangers to our environment is the risks associated with the extraction and shipment of oil. This lesson focuses on oil spills - how they happen, the effects they have on the environment,...

Young biologists take a look at the myriad of ways that animals increase their chances of surviving in the wild. The adaptations help animals hide, hunt, and attract a mate. This lesson specifically explores how insect mouth parts are...

Learners brainstorm on ways they use water, and where water comes from. They view video, Down the Drain, to gain specific facts about water use, properties of water, problems of water and the water cycle. They perform a lab activity...

Seamounts are large, extinct volcanoes that rise up from the bottom of the ocean floor. They are a relatively new landform in the scientific community, and this lesson invites students to learn about the amazing diversity of life found...