Young scholars study the differences between sets of data and explain how organisms are adapted to their environment.  In this marine mammals lesson plan students analyze data based on set criteria. 

In this reading and vocabulary worksheet, students read a passage and complete multiple choice questions on the vocabulary of that passage. Students complete 10 questions total.

For this mammals worksheet, students click on the links in the questions about mammals to find the answers to the questions and then come back and answer the questions. Students answer 8 questions total.

Students examine organisms that inhabit the coral reefs and their living requirements.  In this coral reef lesson students chart population changes and play a game.

First graders complete their morning work. In this math and editing lesson, 1st graders complete addition and subtraction problems, edit sentences and share their answers. Students can also create math problems of their own.

Students practice galloping. In this gross motor skills instructional activity, students review how to jump and hop using a jump-rope and hopscotch. The teacher shows the steps to gallop and they hold a noodle and pretend as if they are...

Students examine edible plants by identifying salad ingredients. In this botany lesson plan, students discuss the different vegetables that can be eaten in a salad and draw them on a worksheet. Students review vegetable vocabulary and...

Students explore migration. For this science lesson, students play a game in which they explore bird migration. Students discuss the needs of birds and play a game in which they "migrate" in order to meet their needs.

In this Hudson River worksheet, students read a passage about the Hudson and salinity, they complete graph interpretation and questions and activities.

In this fossil worksheet, students match six terms with their definitions about types of fossils and they circle the proper term to make nine statements true about preservation of fossils.

Students complete a seed and plant growth activity. In this plant growth lesson plan, students read about Lady Bird Johnson and then answer questions about her role in the beautification and the environment. Students participate in a...

Fifth graders discuss camouflage and warnings by butterflies as a class. Students design and color their own butterflies that they are to place somewhere in the classroom. Students explain why their butterfly is colored the way that it...

Students are introduced to a map of an Illinois farm. They determine whether the map is of the past, present, or future by looking at features on the map. They also use the map to make a three-dimensional model.

Fourth graders explore fossils and how they are formed. They create their own "fossils" out of plaster of Paris. They record their findings in their science journals.

Young scholars evaluate/distinguish scientific fact from fiction. They discuss similarities and differences in the life cycles of various birds. Student use the Internet as a research tool.

Students practice alphabetizing while categorizing sources of basic agricultural products. They discuss agricultrual products, discover where they are grown and draw a simple agricultural scene on poster board.

Students consider the impact of invasive species on local environments. For this ecology lesson, watch the video, Arizona Wildlife Views, which focuses on invasive species. Students develop vocabulary, relate to meaningful comprehension...

In this ESL reading comprehension activity, students read or listen to the passage, then complete a wide variety of warm-up activities, as well as before listening/reading, while listening/reading, after listening/reading, discussion,...

Students discover the urban ecosystem through a series of activities. They explore both the biotic and abiotic factors of the urban environment.

Fourth graders examine different items to see if they can recognize fossils. This be an introduction to the different fossils they be studying later and help them make inferences about past environments of Utah.

First graders observe two similar plants as one gets water and the other does not. They make predictions and chart the growth of each. They draw pictures of the plants after one week.

Second graders examine the formation of fossils and list the different types. They make cast model of a dinosaur fossil. They write about conditions that are necessary for fossils to form and create a model of a buried fossil.

Students discover the various styles, form, beauty, and grace of Chinese calligraphy by examining works of art from different eras in China's history. This lesson plan includes two possible enrichment activities.

Students explore the importance of the Platte River to the state of Nebraska. They investigate the river's historical, social, economic, and political importance to the development of Nebraska. Students explore the ecosystem of the river.