Students photograph five objects from a bag and five objects from the outdoors. Students categorize things by living and non-living and by properties such as color, size, structure and needs. Students draw conclusions about the basic...

Students examine anatomic structures in order to identify insects from other living organisms. They gain a level of comfort from anxiety when observing and handling live and pinned insects. They create clay models of an insect.

Students explore habitats. In this science lesson plan, students discuss habitats and the insects that are found within each habitat. Students create a habitat collage.

Second graders expand their knowledge of spiders. By creating a model of a spider, 2nd graders recognize differences between spiders and insects and determine that a spider is not an insect.

Fourth graders explore insect life by viewing a soil presentation in class. For this composting lesson, 4th graders read assigned text about the process of composting soil and the necessity of soil in plant life. Students view video...

Students explore animal characteristics by participating in an environment identification activity. In this animal habitat instructional activity, students discuss a range of different wild life and the ecosystems that they are a part...

Students investigate living organisms and define the properties of a living species.  In this life characteristic lesson, students examine plants in their class and discuss whether or not they are alive.  Students create a...

Students draw a nature landscape using watercolors. In this life science lesson, students share their personal experience on the beauty of nature. They create clay models of different native animals.

Pupils identify their bunk bed at summer camp by decorating it. In this bunk bed lesson plan, students get materials such as glue, twigs, and noodles to write their name and identify their bunk.