Students investigate a variety of pollutants that can affect water and the plants and animals that live in the water. In this water pollution lesson plan, students identify pollutants in a bog, marsh, stream or other wetland area and...

Students explore the sense of taste. In this biology lesson plan, students investigate the sense of tastes as they experience salty, sour, bitter, and sweet tastes. Students then discover how taste buds do their job.

Students explain the parts of the body that are involved in breathing and explore lung function.  In this model lung lesson students make a model of a lung then interpret and explain it. 

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

Students explore environmental issues through art. For this stamp lesson, students use preconsumer waste paper and colored pencils to create rubber stamp designs. This is an environmentally safe lesson.

Students explore the way packaging is used in the distribution of goods. In this packaging lesson plan, students investigate how packaging is used, what resources are used to make it and ways it can be recycled.

Students examine the metal aluminum. In this metal properties lesson, students experiment to distinguish between aluminum and other metals. Students assess how aluminum is created and recycled.

Students investigate ways to reduce use of hazardous materials. In this safe substitutes lesson, students review hazardous wastes used in many homes and possible safe substitutes for these harmful chemicals. Students write and decorate...

Students read and discuss the text Miss Rumphius. In this philanthropy lesson, students discuss how the characters in the book made the world beautiful and create a class book of good deeds.

Students discover how they can help care for the earth. In this environmental protection lesson, students discuss how God created the earth and what will happen if they fail to care for the earth properly. Students grow their own...

Pupils research environmental issues. In this environmental lesson, students use the Internet to research an environmental problem and list ten facts about it. Pupils write a summary of facts.

Students learn about the human respiratory system. For this pollution lesson, students identify the parts of the respiratory system and what happens to them when they breathe in polluted air. Students learn about the importance of...

Students participate in a service project. In this stewardship lesson, students review the concepts of philanthropy and environmental stewardship. Students practice being good stewards by researching public areas in their school or...

Students collect litter. For this recycling lesson, students review the term litter and give examples. Students collect litter at their school. They separate the litter into different categories and discuss if these materials could be...

Students read about the importance of packaging foods and related items properly and reducing waste. In this packaging lesson, students read the background information about packaging and bring a variety of packaging materials to class....

Young scholars explore personal health issues. In this health journalism lesson, students read the USA Today article titled "Cities Crack Down on Raves", respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and complete an...

Sixth graders create podcasts and video public service announcements. In this environmental advocacy lesson, 6th graders study the local watershed and become advocates for their local environment. In the process, they create podcasts and...

Learners explore recycling.  In this ecology lesson plan, students sort classroom garbage into items that can be reused, reduced, or recycled.  Learners brainstorm ideas for reusing items and discuss ways to celebrate Earth Day...

Young scholars define service learning and reflect on the purpose of the Global Youth Service Day. In this service learning lesson, students discuss and define service learning projects and the role youth has in their community. Young...

Students explore ways to make their school's interior and exterior environmentally 'green.' In this environmental concern lesson, students work in groups to examine their school's interior and exteriors to make them 'green.' Students...

Students complete activities to differentiate between wild and domestic animals. In this animal types lesson plan, students bring stuffed animals to class and pictures from magazines or newspaper. Students put their stuffed animals in a...

Students complete activities to study decomposition. In this decomposition lesson, students work in pairs to observe a decay buffet experiment. Students keep compost bag journals. Students define and discuss the process of decomposition.

Students identify whole numbers through the one millions place. In this place value lesson, students read the book The Day Without Math and use place value mats to create numbers to the millions place. Students use base ten blocks during...

Students analyze a classic children's story by discussing it with their peers.  In this reading comprehension instructional activity, students read The Little Red Hen, and discuss ways the hen takes care of his responsibilities....