Life Cycle of a Fern

There are not many plants and animals that can survive the cold, harsh conditions of the tundra. This collection of activities and reading passages helps young scientists understand the unique characteristics that allow these amazing...

Can you believe the gopher tortoise was around when the dinosaurs were walking the Earth. Learn all about this creature that is one of Florida's most popular reptiles. Hands-on-activities and a glossary full of scientific terms make this...

Students predict the numbers of invertebrate organisms in their soil sample and then count them. In this tundra soil lesson plan, students compare their sample to scientists samples that have been analyzed.

Fourth graders investigate plant life cycles by cultivating a variety of plants and making observations over several weeks. The also use picture cards to model several plant life cycles, including germination, maturity, reproduction...

Students classify sets of pictures into the 5 kingdom categories of living things. In this kingdoms lesson plan, students identify examples and sort each kingdom of living things.

The activity really comes to life within its intended unit on starting a rain garden. Working in groups, participants research native plants and coordinate them with the conditions in the designated garden area. Give the class access to...

A collection of activities, printable materials, and informational handouts are a perfect addition to your unit on the plants and animals that live in the wetlands habitat. First, kids bring in a picture of an adult, as well as a picture...

Students experiment with plants. In this plant lesson, students research the needs of plants. Students determine if all plants have the same requirements for growth.  In small groups, students experiment with different plants.

Young scholars use a science journal to log plants that are native to Alabama. In this plant lesson plan, students identify characteristics, describe environments, and classify the plants that they find.

Students create terrariums in containers in order to study the Water Cycle. They examine how the terrarium maintains life in the closed environment.