Walk and Learn

Young scientists generate an understanding of genetics in this simple hands-on activity. Using colored pom-poms to represent the unique traits of four grandparents, students blindly choose attributes to pass on to a set of parents, and...

Discuss the environment of the Arctic tundra using this resource. The focus of this lesson is the story A Walk in the Tundra by Rebecca L. Johnson. The appealing illustrations are bound to captivate your class! After reading the story,...

In a two-part activity, fourth graders are first assessed on their ability to produce an explanatory paragraph and then participate in a gallery walk, presenting their final constitution paragraphs to their peers. To start, learners...

Pump up your class while studying the cardiovascular system with this pair of activities. In one, learners record heart rates during different actions. In the second, they read kid-friendly heart health articles online and then write a...

Take a walk on the wild side with a project about animal habitats. After kids observe a chosen animal in its home, they describe the animal's food and water sources, shelter, and how it raises its young. They then write a short fictional...

Small groups investigate plots of land to discover how abiotic and biotic factors interact. After recording their findings, scholars share observations with peers and self-reflect on the learning process. 

You don't have to travel far to learn about rocks, just step outside, pick up a stone, and begin investigating. After taking a class walk around the school grounds collecting rocks, young scientists practice their skills of observation...

Make walking on egg shells fun. You can walk across a carton of eggs without breaking any eggs by using the helpful tips provided. Your class can discuss how the shape and structure of the egg is able to withstand pressure if it is...

Make walking on egg shells fun. You can walk across a carton of eggs without breaking any eggs by using the helpful tips provided. Your class can discuss how the shape and structure of the egg is able to withstand pressure if it is...

Young scholars identify important figures in space travel and advancements made possible because of their contributions. They identify the parts of an astronaut's space suit and construct a realistic replica of an astronaut dressed for a...