In this color me worksheet, students color and illustrate four common sea creatures: bluegill, common snail, brook trout and water hyacinth.

Students play game simulating route turtle hatchlings take from clutch to ocean, and describe threats hatchlings face and how this affects the marine turtle population.

Students identify animals in ecosystem depicted on 16th Century ceramic basin and classify them as herbivores, carnivores, or omnivores based on physical characteristics and prior knowledge, determine which life forms in ecosystem are...

Learners examine human anatomy by creating a prosthetic limb.  In this medical engineering lesson, students view numerous images of prosthetics used in science today and define several medical terms associated with prosthetics....

Learners identify invasive species to the Great Lakes and analyze their impact on the ecosystem. Using photo cards with pictures and facts, young scientists work in small groups to match invasive species with their corresponding...

Students observe seeds growth and examine the different parts of the seedling. In this biology lesson, students compare the growth of seeds planted in soil and in hydroponics. They record their observations in their science journal and...

Learners explore the pH of water in this fourth through ninth grade science instructional activity. They test water samples to determine the pH, then record observations at the aquatic site and compare their observations with the pH...

Students investigate biology by participating in a science experiment. In this dissection lesson, students conduct a nature field trip around their school grounds and identify animals, plants, tracks and waste. Students dissect an owl...

Students create terrariums in containers in order to study the Water Cycle. They examine how the terrarium maintains life in the closed environment.

Young scholars study Nutrition Facts labels. In this life science lesson, students explore Nutrition Facts labels, then determine and analyze the nutrients found in a variety of foods. Additionally young scholars construct bug boxes used...

In this intertidal zone learning exercise, students study the various marine life creatures and list the characteristic that allows them to stay put in the intertidal zone. Students then draw or cut and paste the marine life and seaweed...

Students create a butterfly garden. In this butterfly garden lesson, students plot a garden with plant species that will attract butterflies. Students learn about the specific plants and items that will help butterflies use the garden.

In this dolphins worksheet, students read 10 definitions of words that pertain to dolphins. Students match these definitions with vocabulary words in a word box.

In this whales vocabulary skills worksheet, students match the 10 whale-related terms in the word bank to the appropriate definitions.

Young scholars investigate the One-Tonne challenge, and work out how they could reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by one tonne, through individual actions and by influencing other people.

Young scholars perform inquiry into the ancient art of Kirigami. The research provides a context for the lesson and how it is related to History. Learners also appreciate the art for the sake of its contribution to culture.

Fourth graders perform research on an animal of choice. The reading of a novel is done prior to the research in order to establish context for the instructional activity. The use of the library for research is a key skill for this...

Pupils are introduced to desert plants and animals. They demonstrate that the name of an organism does not always match the object. Students perform a guided internet search in order to complete a report.

Students have discussions and complete activities about the pacific salmon life cycle and marine parasites. In this salmon lesson plan, students complete activities such as observing sea lice, playing a tag game, and a board game.

Students brainstorm family meal traditions and the meaning of "The Circle of Life" while viewing artifacts. They plan a traditional family Thanksgiving meal and write/discuss their own Thanksgiving family meal traditions. Students listen...

Students explore where the food they eat comes from. In this food lesson, students look at agriculture and food production. They follow the production of a french fry and discuss all the steps it goes through before being served. 

Students explore the life cycle of plants. For this agricultural lesson, students discover the two ways that seeds germinate. Students dissect seeds and record data. Resources are provided in French and English.

For this sea life word search worksheet, students search for 21 words which name underwater life such as coral reef, blue shark, goldfish, and sea horse. They find the hidden words which are listed in a word bank on the right side of the...

Students come up with devices that would aid the salmon life cycle in passing through a dam. In this dam lesson, students learn about the salmon migration. They then come up with devices that would help the natural life cycle of salmon...