Young scholars identify individual organism, a species, and a population within the study community. They identify biotic factors at the site and attempt to characterize the site's species diversity.

Sixth graders are introduced to online research and beginning PowerPoint presentations that are integrated. They pass a plant and photosynthesis. Students locate information on a self selected animal online. They give a PowerPoint...

Pupils view a video on a culture and list what would be preserved over time.  In this investigative instructional activity students study preservation and what gets preserved in different cultures. 

Students study the balance in the environment needed for ecosystems. They discuss what can lead to erosion and flooding.

Students investigate the decomposition process and the parameters which influence the rate at which it occurs. They design a "controlled" experiment by comparing decomposition rates between two compost piles. Analysis questions include...

Students define surface water, drainage basin or watershed. They investigate what affects runoff in a drainage basin. They complete lab sheets and worksheets.

Students explore plants and the scientific method. For this plant growth lesson, students follow the steps in the scientific method to perform a seed germination experiment as a whole class. Students work in a group to create their own...

In this primary source analysis worksheet, learners analyze the a short documentary video clip about the CCC. Students respond to 3 short answer questions about the documentary.

In this water learning exercise, students fill in the blanks to a crossword puzzle having to do with water words. Students complete 25 blanks in the crossword.

Students use the scientific process to show that when various surfaces are exposed to similar environmental conditions, surface temperatures may vary. They examine the "urban heat island" phenomenon and analyze why it increases energy...

Students explore abiotic factors that affect habitats. After a class lecture, students work in groups to answer questions about plant tissue, production and growth. They share answers, complete a crossword puzzle, and create a habitat...

Students examine rocks and minerals. Using the internet, students research rocks and how they are formed. They use word processing software to list minerals and materials that form specific rocks.

Pupils discover how underground rock formations grow. They perform various activities based on grade level.

Get to know the five different kinds of soil .. clay, sand, loam, chalk, and peat.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about the major types of soli. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.

Foundations for many types of structures rest on soil. This project shows how you can investigate the bearing capacity of different types of soil.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes different types of soil.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes different types of soil.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes different types of soil.

Learners will work in small groups to dig holes 1 meter deep. Students will work with measurements as they dig and measure. Learners will observe the different types of soil and how the soil changes as they dig. Students will write and...

After completing this lesson plan, learners will understand the source and the process for the formation of soil, the different types of soil, and the components of soil.

Help Detective Le Plant dig for clues in the soil to solve this case. You'll need to find out what soil is, why it is important, and in what kinds of soil plants grow.

Learn what soils are and why they are important. Discusses soil profiles, types of soils, soil conservation, soil ecosystems, and soil formation.

For this guided inquiry lab, students will investigate what type of soil let plants/grasses grow the best. Students will answer the question by conducting an experiment using five different soils found in our area, school soil, potting...