Sixth graders discuss the crowding, loss of personal space, loss of home, loss of food, etc. that might occur at a developmental site. They witness, through an in-class demonstration, what happens when land is taken for development. They...

Students study the word habitat and its meaning. They also identify that in order for something to be classified as a habitat there needs to be the proper shelter, food, water, and space.

Students identify a food chain sequence. They compare, identify, and record the rodent skeletal parts to a rodent skeletal diagram. Students construct a rodent skeleton from the skeletal parts found in the pellet. They are given the...

Students practice the proper lab techniques of coring, seining, taking temperatures, and salinity. Students analyze and graph data. Students write a 3 part essay and correctly draw and label a food web of their field site.

Students determine the costs associated with teenage pregnancy and childbirth through the child's first year. They consider prenatal and postnatal care for mother and child, clothing, food, equipment, childcare, etc. They present their...

Students research and plan a simple trip within France. The student gathers information on transportation, lodging, food, tourist attractions and climate. The student then presents the researched information to the class in French.

Eighth graders are assigned a group of Native Americans from the North Carolina area to study. They research and write a paper, including sections on family, government, food, clothing, shelter, European contact, artifacts and give an...

First graders discover where penguins live, what they look like, what kinds of food they eat, and other interesting facts. They communicate statements of information through the composition of a one paragraph summary about a penguin.

Students research and explore the "king of the beasts" then make their own field guide of cats by doing research on each one and including information such as appearance, habitat, range, and food.

Students collect data from classmates showing their favorite lunch food. They enter their data and graph the results using a computer program.

Learners investigate and explain the basic needs and life processes of plants. Key concepts include: living things change as they grow and need food, water, and air to survive. The reverse of the Kansas quarter serves as inspiration.

Middle schoolers write a short story set in a selected period of history. They conduct research on a selected period of history, write and edit a rough draft of their short story, and submit a final draft of their story that includes...

Learners simulate the changes in a natural population of birds or other species. They establish baseline data of population fluctuation for a closed population with a stable food supply. They graph the data to complete their mutations.

Students 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 provided...

Seventh graders investigate how the ecosystems of the world has influence upon the immediate and nonimmediate environments. The interelationships of food webs is discussed. The class researches one type of ecosystem for a class project...

Students identify the letter "m" and its sound in this lesson. They identify foods that contain the /m/ sound by making a "m" sound. They then listen to the story Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon and identify the /m/ words in the story.

Students review components of a habitat and go on a hike around a pond and woods exploring different habitats and the plants and animals that use them. They examine mammal pelts and discuss the life histories, adaptations, and positions...

Third graders observe how Kidspiration may be used to create a web about him/herself using these categories: my favorite foods, my family, and my hobbies. They then choose pictures that represent each category and link them and save them...

Fourth graders demonstrate that milk is the state beverage by creating their own "Got-Milk?" advertisement. They list all the foods that contain milk on Inspiration via the SmartBoard and find advertisement templates, colors, fonts,...

Third graders explore animals and their habitats. Using the Internet, they gather information and determine which animal goes into which habitat. Students design travel containers to provide proper food, water and comforts for the animal.

Students, after reviewing a vocabulary list on the board, examine how to properly take care of children (requirement for food, shelter, hygiene, childcare providers, etc.). In addition, the legal side of taking care of children and their...

Seventh graders engage in a discussion to determine their experience with traveling. Ask them to describe differences in transportation, currency, culture, food, accommodation, etc. Then they discuss the different expenses one has when...

Students observe the effect of light on plants. They illustrate the exchange of gases between the atmosphere and the plant. Students see that plants are part of many natural cycles. They investigate how green plants use the sun's energy...

Seventh graders comprehend the interaction and conflict beween Native Americans and white settlers in the years following the Civil War. They listen to T"his Land is Your Land." Students are asked what their interpretation of the...