Let's Think About Air

Little ones will absolutely love this lesson. It's all about the beach and what they can find while sifting through the sand. A large bucket of sand filled with hidden items is brought into the classroom. Learners will discuss what kinds...

In class, your emerging environmentalists construct dust catchers. They take them home for a week or two, and then bring them back into class to examine under a magnifier. From this activity, they learn what makes up dust and that...

Take this simulated archaeological dig one layer at a time with your young pupils to encourage observation, critical thinking, and careful attention. Using a transparent box full of layers of sand and artifacts, pupils examine the...

Art can occur all around us and can be created using anything. A New York artist collects plastic bags from the street to create a bear that comes to life with a little air from the subway. The concept in this video is vital; it promotes...

The fifth practice in the Next Generation Science Standards covers using mathematics and computational thinking. Scholars and scientists watch a video that explains how they use these skills starting in early elementary, and becoming...

In this interactive activity, students learn that animals need air, food, water, and shelter, while plants need air, sunlight, and water. Students watch videos and engage with drawing and sorting activities to reinforce their learning....

The NRDC breaks down how to easily achieve at-home composting. Find out what can and cannot be composted.

Watch this professional development video to help prepare lessons so that students can understand about gravity, inertia. and air resistance. [9:51]

Students examine air pressure. In this air pressure instructional activity, students perform a series of experiments to evaluate the effects of air pressure.

An article and a quiz for parents on technology use by parents and kids. Includes a short interview with author Anya Kamenetz who wrote "The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media and Real Life." [5 min.]