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On The Causes of The Dust Bowl
Here's a new twist on the causes and focus of the 1930s Dust Bowl. Looking to be a part of an intense climate study, the presentation offers maps and explanations for the causes of the Dust Bowl. Global warming, drought, and...
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Fossils!
Learners explore what fossils are, how they are formed, what different types there are and why they are significant to both our present and past geology history. They participate in a hands on fossil observation of their choice and...
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Horrific Hurricanes
Students study hurricanes and how scientists predict them. In this hurricane activity students read an article on hurricanes, complete an activity and take a quiz.
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Endangered species
Students define the following words: extinction, endangered species, meteorite collision, glaciation and climate warming. They investigate that there are 307 species on the endangered list, and an average of 10-20 species are added each...
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Oysters: Impacts on Bay and Economy
Middle schoolers are able to understand the history and economic impact of the oyster, as well as its function in the St. Mary's River Ecosystem. They are provided live specimen for each student to investigate and touch. Students are...
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Aquatic Ecosystems
Ninth graders record information on aquatic ecosystems and create a labeled diagram of an ecosystem of their choice. They can choose from an ocean zone, estuary, river, lakes, or beaches. The student has to explain their biome of choice.
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Evidence of Change
Young scholars identify evidence of change in species using fossils, anatomical similarities, and embryology. They identify homologous structures and arrange the steps of fossil formation. Students complete a group of selection of...
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Frog Questions
For this frogs worksheet, students first choose a type of frog and research facts about it. Students answer 7 essay questions about habitat, food, body adaptation and protection.
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Frogs
In this frogs worksheet, students read and study the 5 main characteristics that all frogs have. Students color a large picture of a frog.
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Life Cycle of Frogs
In this frogs activity, students analyze and color a diagram of the life cycle of frogs from egg to tadpole to full-grown frog.
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Northern Leopard Frog
In this frog anatomy worksheet, students use the 7 body part names to correctly label a diagram of the Northern Leopard Frog. Students read the information paragraph about the frog.
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My Frog Book
For this frogs worksheet, students cut out, color, fold and assemble a 4 page mini book about frogs. Students write what they know, have learned, and want to know about frogs.
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List Frog Facts
In this frogs worksheet, students study and color a picture of a frog. On the blank lines below the picture, students write some of the things they have learned about frogs.
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Earth Day - Grow A Seed Garden
Students discover how things grow and how they can take better care of the environment in this Earth Day instructional activity for the elementary classroom. The activity can be accomplished in one day and left in the sun until the...
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Vinegar Experiment
Fifth graders mix vinegar with different substances and explore the reaction. They record data from the experiment. Students examine chemical change, reaction, physical change and physical reaction.