Fifth graders participate in activities during a visit to Central Park. In this urban life lesson, 5th graders visit Central Park where they explore pond dipping, stream chemistry, and play a native plant Bingo game.

Students identify biotic and abiotic factors. In this environmental study lesson, students conduct a series of experiments to collect and record data and draw conclusions based on the results. 

Students research living organisms by exploring their school grounds. In this microscopic observation instructional activity, students gather materials, insects, and objects from their playground and schoolyard and bring them into class....

Students explore winter adaptations and glare. In this winter weather lesson plan, students discuss the season of winter and how animals and plants adapt to the changing weather. Students discuss the glare off snow and make goggles for...

Students investigate how fish use their sense of smell. In this scientific method lesson, students design and perform an experiment to investigate how fish use their sense of smell. This lesson includes statistical analysis and...

Students visit the park to observe signs of spring in the forest and pond environments.  In this field trip activity, students explore the park for various items

Students investigate woodbugs. In this scientific investigation instructional activity, students explore the steps scientists take when conducting an investigation using live specimens. Students explore habitat preferences for woodbugs...

Students engage in this introductory unit of history which is ideal for the first few weeks of instruction. The unit is meant to prepare students for the nation wide contest associated with History Day.

The Planning Department of Vancouver is responsible for advising the municipal government on present and future development plans. There is information here about zoning, urban planning, heritage buildings, livability issues, etc.