Students evaluate the notion of aging by reviewing some of the studies that occurred on John Glenn's space shuttle mission.

Students use yearly averages over a five-year period to understand weather trends for a specific area.

Students compare rates to altitude. They conduct a class discussion about the results.

Pupils examine the relationships that exist between ocean currents, wind and climate. Using those relationships, they discuss how they affect the oceans. They create their own music to represent the sounds of the ocean and share them...

Learners examine the chemical and physical weathering process of different rocks in a cemetery based on dates on the stones. Students discover the susceptibility of different rock types to weathering.

Students observe volcanic action using an internet Web site of satellite photographs. Stuents create a portfolio of observable features.

Students examine the concept of geographic information systems (GIS) and its basic components. They explore an application program using GIS technology and list the various uses for GIS.

Students, in groups, take samples from a creek and keep a field journal on their samples. They also perform tests on their samples.

Ninth graders research the importance of maintaining an unpolluted water source in their community. They work together in groups and brainstorm ideas on what they can do to help. They can also write their local politicians.

Students use the Internet to learn and/or review map and globe skills and will recognize the difference in perspectives as shown on maps.

Fourth graders write poems using color to describe their feelings and environment. After viewing a sample student poem imbedded in this plan, 4th graders utilize The Student Writing Center educational software program to type their poem.