In this environment worksheet, learners are given information and write an environmental story. The information includes the making and reading of a map.

In this science learning exercise, students examine the list of possible science projects. They look for the characteristics that set apart these ideas as humane.

Students study the terms paleontology and archaeology and examine how they can help us learn about prehistoric Native Iowans.  In this archaeology lesson students discuss these terms and view a video on Native Americans. 

Middle schoolers study Norman Borlaug. In this reading and math instructional activity, students research Norman Borlaug's work and write a narrative interview with Borlaug. Middle schoolers complete a variety of activities...

Students act as a taxonomist and, given a certain situation, classify existing organisms.

Young scholars create a mushroom spore design on paper while studying the facts on fungi.

Students create simple 2D concept driven visualizations of cells and cell organelles and organize them into an effective presentation.

Students conduct an experiment to show how water gets contaminated through neighborhood runoffs.

Students explore the world of Greek mythology by studying briefly each of the Gods. They explore the visual world of Greek mythology in ancient art and architecture and create original play-lets based on authentic myths through creative...

Students explore the elements of a forest ecosystem. They examine the elements needed to form a forest food web. Students construct and describe food webs that include nonliving elements of the ecosystem.

Students are introduced to the concept of genetic engineering. In groups, they participate in a variety of experiments, in which they analyze the effect of chemicals on different substances. Using the internet, they research gossypol,...

Students study how mineral are used in everything around us-- from cereal to satellites. After informing the students about minerals they will discuss the ones that are in the area of the students.

Third graders, after brainstorming what they already know about trees and what effect the seasons have on them, create a model of a hollow log. They participate in a young naturalist's notebook writing activity while walking outside...

Students learn about the Townsite Era and are able to explore who they were and how they lived at that time. In this Townsite Era students create their own map of the Loma Linda are, design their own community and use a computer...

Middle schoolers create a Venn diagram to compare and contrast wildfires and prescribed fires. In this earth science lesson, students conduct a series of experiment to explore fire characteristics. They describe favorable conditions to...

Students explore limu diversity. In this ocean ecosystem instructional activity, students classify limu according to its physical properties. Students work in small groups to generate scientific observations and sort limu by...

Students explore the food chain. They brainstorm and create a consumer-consumed food chains using magazine pictures and research materials. Students identify consumer-consumed relationships.

Students recognize and name the products used to build a hamburger. They review the USDA Food Guide Pyramid. Students are given worksheets, and they match the burger parts to the picture parts. They conduct a taste test on samples of the...

Students participate in a webquest about the plants and animals that inhabit an estuary. They role play as environmentalists researching this habitat and present the results of their research in a creative way.

In this activities and events learning exercise, students choose the correct words to complete the sentences about planned activities and events. Students complete 12 sentences total.

Students examine nature by participating in an environmental art activity. For this imaginary creature lesson, students discuss the importance of a habitat when pertaining to wild animals or bugs. Students utilize tree parts which they...

Fourth graders become aware of the worlds rain forest and study the plants of the rain forest and the adaptations they have made to survive in the environment.

Fifth graders role play the position of an explorer traveling to the new world. They research the explorers journey and create their own explorer's notebook. They complete different activities and then present their evidence to the class.

Students examine the three historical portraits Andrew Jackson, iam Pitt and Portrait of a Boy for symbolism. They research Andrew Jackson's involvement in the Cherokee Indians' Trail of Tears in North Carolina, and compose a portrait.