Students explore electrical energy. In this electricity lesson, students design and build a large circuit in order to determine whether circuit size correlates with the light of a bulb.

Students observe and record the changes they see when adding heat and cold to objects. For this changes lesson plan, students experiment with different objects and see if heat and cold change the makeup of the object. They then record...

Students compare and contrast the Earth's interior with 2 other planets by looking at images on the computer. In this planet interiors lesson plan, students write a paper about their findings.

Pupils begin the lesson by observing animals in their natural habitat. Using the internet, they research the types of adaptations they have gone through to be able to live comfortably in their environment. They observe what they see on...

Young scholars study sound and ear function. In this sound functions lesson, students investigate soundwaves by completing various experiments. Young scholars participate in a number of sound stations and complete the comparison chart...

Young scholars study the different parts of a tree and the significance of each part.  In this build a tree activity, students use role-playing theater to reinforce what they are learning. Young scholars use their imagination to...

Students explore how different colors are seen through the cone cells in our eyes.  In this light lesson plan students complete a lab activity with light and record their observations.

Students investigate what type of climate and physical features certain Indigenous groups live in using an atlas and a provided worksheet. They then match the tribe and its location to the sustainable stategy employed in agricultural...

Students explore the origins of food and other everyday products around the United States. In this agricultural lesson, students learn basic vocabulary and practice matching common items with their agricultural source. They categorize...

Students explore animal lifestyles by researching their characteristics. For this animal habitat lesson, students read the story Over in the Jungle and analyze the animal illustrations in the book. Students create clay animal characters...

Young scholars discuss skin cancer prevention. For this skin cancer lesson, students read a pamphlet that tells the causes of skin cancer and what you can do to prevent it. Young scholars will choose from a variety of projects which...

Students explore the life cycle of shrimp. In this life cycle lesson, students research the different stages of a shrimp's life cycle. Students examine threats to the species in each stage of life.

Students explore the environment by participating in an outdoors activity. In this nature appreciation activity, students discuss how to minimize their human imprint when experiencing nature. Students conduct a nature walk and plan out...

Students experience sounds with different pitches. In this pitch lesson, students use open pipes as they are introduced to pitch, then make Straw Pan Pipes.

Students explore ocean animal adaptations. In this animal adaptations lesson, students examine how different ocean animals use adaptations other than camouflage to protect themselves.

Students analyze the events that lead up to the failure of the South Fork Dam and the impact the flood had on the region. In this historical activity students develop presentations on the Johnstown Flood.

Students identify the effect of light on objects. In this scientific inquiry lesson, students use a chart to write a hypothesis about what will happen when colored construction paper is left in sunlight. Students observe and discuss the...

Students study soil and how particle and pore size affect water movement.  In this soil lesson students complete a lab activity to investigate pore saturation and sponge like behavior. 

Young scholars explore animal characteristics by researching the animals in a zoo. In this video documentary instructional activity, students view the local zoo and create a documentary about a single animal they found at the zoo. Young...

Students analyze different habitats. In this habitat lesson, students evaluate what animals need in their habitats. Students participate in the game Habitat Hopscotch.

Students explore what is needed, when preparing for an outdoor trip. In this leave no trace instructional activity, students examine the equipment required for a camping trip, discuss the hierarchy of needs, and review the seven...

Students identify the causes of hypothermia. In this biology lesson, students investigate the different types of heat transfer and heat loss. They discuss several practical measures to avoid hypothermia.

Students explore whales and how they have adapted to survive in the ocean.  In this whale adaptations lesson students complete several activities that allow them to investigate animal adaptations.

Students study seabirds and how they have adapted to their environments.  In this activity based lesson students will play a card game that will allow them to have a better understanding of seabirds and their adaptations.