In this layer of the earth worksheet, students label and color each layer of the earth. Then students are asked to describe each layer below.

For this seasons worksheet, students cut out the picture cards at the bottom of the page, sort the pictures and paste them with the matching season.

For this worksheet on the life cycle of the butterfly, students look at 4 pictures representing the life cycle stages, and choose words from a word box that match each picture. Students then number the pictures in the correct order of...

Students understand what it means when an animal is extinct. In this dinosaur lesson plan, students create dinosaur dioramas showing their habitat and what in their environment might make them become extinct. students pay particular...

Students investigate live insects. In this insects and spiders lesson, students work in groups to explore the outdoors and capture insects. Students observe, discuss and record information about the insects they discover. Students...

Students examine the three domains of life and explain that all living things share a common ancestor.  In this paleontology lesson students are introduced to the process of illustrating evolutionary relationships. 

First graders identify a variety of plants and animals that can be found in the school forest, then differentiate between plants and animals. They find examples of characteristics used to differentiate between plants or animals.

Young scholars identify animals that depend on their environment for survival. They describe the relationship between living things. They draw or write an explanation of their findings.

High schoolers analyze how a dichotomous key helps us explain and identify unknown organisms. They design and construct a dichotomous key, developing a list of three observable characteristics per organism.

Students use the Animal Diversity E-Sheet to access the Where Can Animals Live? online book.

Students create a glyph (a symbol or icon) that represents who they are, and read the glyphs of others to explain the glyphs' data.

Students judge, compare and construct two-dimensional figures using a variety of materials.

First graders create glyphs (symbols or icons) which represents them, and read the glyphs of others using a legend to explain the data on the glyphs.

Students examine plants and animals for their similarties and differences. They are read stories and note how the animals in the stories do not have the qualities that real animals have. They complete a worksheet to end the lesson.

Students, in groups, conduct research, including interviews of people in various animal related occupations, to identify and describe how animal populations of cities have changed over time, to outline the benefits and problems...

For this biomes worksheet, students read an article on biomes and answer 10 multiple choice, short answer or true and false questions relating to biomes.

In this bluebirds project learning exercise, students are given directions on completing a project about bluebirds including measurements, scientific method questions, data entry, and more. Students complete 15 exercises.

In this birds learning exercise, students click on the links to learn about the birds of the Wetlands and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 7 questions total.

Students explore biology by completing science worksheets in class. In this animal anatomy lesson, students read the book The Adventures of Marco and Polo and identify the animals mentioned in it. Students examine a real life animal and...

Discuss and identify natural habitats of animals commonly found in zoos. The class constructs and displays small "zoo like" models to show a chosen animal habitat. They write a short story or diary about an animal or pet of their choice....

Students create a class mural showing them involved in different activities appropriate for the season they are examining. They describe the season they are examining and activities related to it. They practice using their listening and...

Learners explore basic methods of GPS data collection, uploading the data to a computer, and making simple maps of their data using GIS software. They create a map of the data using GIS software (or Excel)

Students participate in this program that heightens their awareness and curiosity of nature as well as their sense of adventure and exploring new surroundings. They identify and choose an object from nature after exploring it with other...

Third graders identify features of producers, herbivores and carnivores. They discuss the features that aid in survival for those animals. They organize animals into categories to complete the lesson.