Students create a class big book using the "I Spy" game format and adding 3 clues to help readers guess the areas of a naturalization project.

Middle schoolers examine the effects of acid rain on plants. They observe the growth of seeds and the health of different plants for a month. They share their findings with the community.

Young scholars are introduced to Scientific Inquiry and discover how to design an experiment that answers critical questions using butterflies as the topic. They design experiments that compare the number of species of butterflies in a...

Students examine seasonal changes by watching tulip plant growth across the continent utilizing the Journey North website. They develop hypotheses as to why the plants emerge and grow where they do.

Students plant bean seeds and draw pictures of the plants as they grow. They create their own garden, plant the seeds, and keep a journal of their growth.

First graders compare and contrast different seeds before planting them. They assess the basic needs to plants and conduct experiments of deprivation of those needs. They write stories and draw pictures of plants which are bound into a...

Third graders, after having conducted one experiment three times, record their observations results in a chart. They predict what hidden colors they believe that a leaf holds. Students record their predictions in their science note books...

Students discuss the positives and negatives of composting. They plant their own plant using composting material and record results. They create a poster for the classroom.

Young scholars study the four layers of soil while identifying the substances that each level is composed up. They investigate the properties of soil such as color, texture, water retention and the ability to maintain life by growing a...

Students recognize native species of desert vegetation while examining the need for water conservation. They design and create a xeriscape landscape using a variety of materials.

Pupils listen to a story dealing with exponential and linear growth. After reading the story, students complete a table comparing information. Using a calculator, pupils graph the rice and daily population of flies. They study the...

Students investigate the measurements and geometry of the school grounds. They conduct inquiry while measuring the campus and some of the city blocks. Then students draw a map to scale and categorize property types using a pie graph.

Upper graders measure the area and perimeter of several items. In this area and perimeter lesson plan, learners engage in measuring area and perimeter in several scenarios. Full-group instruction requires students to listen to...

Learners find the similarities of dinosaurs and the animals of today. In this dinosaurs lesson, students understand why dinosaurs have become extinct. Learners research and create dinosaur dioramas and finger puppets.

In this area worksheet, students read and problem solve the area of 8 triangles. Students show their work on each problem on the worksheet.

Students model traits on genes using colored paper and tongue depressors to represent chromosomes. In this heredity lesson plan, students use their "chromosome sticks" to understand chromosome pairs, genes, dominant traits, recessive...

Your class will benefit from this excellent presentation on World War II, and the Allied Response to Hitler's threat. The PowerPoint is packed with important information about battles, key figures in the war, and has an excellent...

Students create works of art from pumpkins. In this art lesson, students decorate pumpkins in fun and goofy ways. Students use their imaginations while decorating.

This PowerPoint enables students to review mathematical concepts that were addressed in fifth grade. This is an interactive review game where the class is divided into two teams. The team that answers the most questions right wins. Each...

In this science worksheet, students focus upon the concept of decomposition and collect data in order to make interpretations or observations.

Students will recognize and name three common insects.1. Share background information with students. 2. Provide students with the "bug body" puzzle pages, and have them cut the puzzles out.1. Share background information with students....

In this simple present and present continuous worksheet, students choose the correct words to complete the sentences. Students complete 20 sentences.

First graders explore living things and their habitats. They create an original It's Alive! book to demonstrate what they have learned.

Students examine the relationship between Native Americans and those who settled the Iowa territory. In this Iowa history lesson plan, students investigate the process for settling the territory and how intercultural relationships...