Students demonstrate knowledge of sorting and classifying by color as they sort gummy bear candies.

Young scholars identify, sort, and classify mineral samples that make up a common rock.

Fifth graders inquire as to why scientists use observable characteristics, how they sort the characteristics, and why they do so. They write journal entries to be used throughout this unit.

Students discuss trees, leaves, and the growth process In this 1st - 3rd grade lesson plan, students identify various types of leaves, recognizing the differences in size and shape. Students create tracings of various leaves to...

Students examine and classify various types of rocks.  In this rock identification activity, students complete a KWL chart about rocks and then read Let's Go Rock Collecting.  Students go on a walk to collect rocks and then...

Students explore a variety of animals that live on our planet. The shapes, sizes, colors, movements, and coverings of the animals are observed. The similarities and differences in the animals are grouped according to common traits.

Firts graders distinguish between sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks. They group the rocks into the appropriate group. This is one of the best-organized plans I've seen! Learners watch a PowerPoint presentation which is embedded...

Young learners listen to a read aloud of Gail Gibbons book, Apples and the story A Red House With No Windows and No Doors. They compare characteristics of a number of kinds of apples, graph them and create a apple print picture. Learners...

Sixth graders identify the different types of vertebrate animals based upon their major characteristics, as they create collages in groups. Collages show pictures of vertebrate animals labeled with the appropriate structural...

Students determine how force on an object affects its movement. In this force and motion lesson, students take digital pictures of objects in the school setting that are pushed and pulled. They develop a presentation using the digital...

Students listen to a read aloud about the life cycle of the pumpkin and discuss the process. They complete a life cycle booklet.

Students make group decisions about matter as they explore and interpret many types.

Plants, animals, fungi, and other creatures can be sorted into different kingoms or groups. Have a go identifying how organisms are grouped in Kingdom ID or Animal ID, or have a bit of fun recognising shapes in Shadow ID. Click on the...