The Rise and Fall of the Mammoths

Five lessons give 6th through 8th graders a survey of simple machines and energy concepts. A shuffled-letter pretest serves as an anticpatory set. Then explorers perform several activities for demonstrating forces, the use of simple...

Students study the benefits and harm caused by permafrost. In this earth science lesson, students model permafrost using a cup of soil and thermometer. They explain the active layer's role in the process.

Students use a thermometer to analyze soil temperature data to determine which soil sample is normal, and which one is permafrost. In this permafrost lesson plan, students participate in a hands on activity where they identify the active...

Students distinguish between natural and man-made ecosystems.  In this exploratory lesson students describe preventative measures to ecological problems.

Students investigate landforms by holding a class experiment. In this topography lesson, students define the word "karst" and discover why sinkholes are created on the surface of the Earth by completing worksheets. Students create a...

Students research the geologic wonders of Yellowstone National Park. They locate the main geologic features of Yellowstone on a map of the park. Students write a description of the geologic features to be included on the map for a...

Students use the Internet to research the history of Long Island Sound. In groups, they identify the sources of point and nonpoint pollution and how humans are impacting the area. After watching a video, they discuss the role of...

Students do research to discover the importance of water in the world and its effect upon our daily lives. They will also appreciate the beauty of water and how it is so adaptable within nature.

Students examine the efficiency of each alternative energy source as well as what limitations exist in terms of extracting the usable energy. They determine which energy source is most effective to the economy and the environment in the...

Learners identify and describe the different types of energy and how it is transferred.  In this energy lesson students complete several activities including how to calculate joules, adding up wattage, and create a presentation on...