The first thing to know about this lesson is that the commercial fisheries data for the activity no longer seems to be available. That being said, there are fascinating links to other websites, some about the comparative odds of being...

Explore nutrition and healthy eating habits with a study on youth obesity. Learners watch a PBS documentary on the obesity epidemic which discusses government programs aimed at healthier choices, as well as more localized efforts. Kids...

Students, testing various foods for fat content by rubbing food samples on paper. Students identify what and who the US Food and Drug Administration is in reference to the Food Pyramid. Students write the name of each food brought in to...

Students taste foods, some of which are familiar foods and some of which are uncommon foods. They compare and contrast the tastes and graph their likes and dislikes.

Students study the process for diffusion of molecules. In this chemistry lesson, students understand molecular movement, develop skills for a chemistry investigation, develop skills in making hypotheses, develop observational skills, and...

Students interact with a CD Rom to examine pond life. In this pond life lesson, students access a CD Rom entitled "Sammy's Science House CD Rom" in order to see pond life during the different season of the year. They study the associated...

Students explore the relationship between producers and consumers. In this activity, they trace the ingredients in the foods they eat to plants. Supplement to Natureworks episode from New Hampshire Public Television, but activities may...

Discuss the suffix "cide." Have students name words having this suffix (homicide, suicide, genocide). Ask students what all these words have in common. Then ask students to define the word "pesticide." (Pesticides control organisms that...

For this digestive system worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle with 21 clues pertaining to digestive system vocabulary.

In this digestive system activity, students are given the answers to a crossword puzzle with 21 clues pertaining to digestive system vocabulary terms.

In this health instructional activity, students identify and define vocabulary terms related to foodborne illness. They unscramble the words listed at the bottom of the sheet and use them to complete each of 8 blanks.

Students identify and interpret that leaves provide food for new trees and plants. Students cut out leaves and glue them on the appropriate number on included worksheet. Students collect different types of leaves and make leaf rubbings....

Students identify seeds humans eat and do not eat. Students make seed collections, using common kitchen foods. Students display seeds from the foods they serve and discuss them with their guests. Students complete activities which...

Students observe fish and focus on their structures. In this life science lesson, students work in a group and observe guppies and gold fish.

Students consider the impact of invasive species on local environments. In this ecology instructional activity, watch the video, Arizona Wildlife Views, which focuses on invasive species. Students develop vocabulary, relate to meaningful...

Students classify trees. In this tree-mendous lesson, students categorize a variety of trees to assist them in playing a Jeopardy like game.  Students identify new vocabulary terms and classify the uses and benefits of trees for...

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

Students work in teams to identify and sort types of packaging used in food production. They consider ways to reduce the environmental impact of packaging and reflect how consumer choices play a role in trash production.

Students investigate the lifestyles of the Native Americans and look at a recipe found on a website. They read the recipe and pay attention to the measurements. They differentiate between the various measures in order to apply them to...

Students will analyze how water enters different soils, how readily it passes through and how much water is held.1. Materials needed for the activity are; pint of clay, pint of sand, pint of loam, newspaper, three frozen fruit juice...

In this science worksheet, students look for the words that are related to the concept that is reviewed in the sheet. They also acquire new vocabulary.

In this science worksheet, learners look for the words that are related to the concept that is reviewed in the sheet. They also acquire new vocabulary.

Pupils use their personal knowledge and the Internet to discover where and how spiders live. In groups, they discuss their experiences with spiders and how their lives differ from other insects. They use new vocabulary to discuss their...

Students observe organisms in their habitat and record their observations. They then draw conclusions about the organism's habitat needs and food sources.