LESSON PLANS
In this science activity, students dissect a flower to learn about how plants grow from seeds.
Learn about star crystals and observe snow crystals with your students in this winter lesson plan.
Give students a general introduction to the Antarctic and some of its unique animals with this PowerPoint presentation.…
ACTIVITIES
Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching The Race of Toad and Deer by Pat Mora.
Students create a classification system for types of Cerealites (pieces of cereal). Tests students' understanding of…
Pupils compare the growth of bean seeds submerged in water to traditionally potted bean plants in this printable science…
Students recognize just how successful camouflage strategies can be for reptiles and amphibians.
This lesson plan is a creative way for students to explore and construct the inside of their bodies. They use collage…
In this poetry activity, students attempt to determine the main idea the author wishes to present.
Read this poem about a hairy dog, then have students compare and contrast the dog in the poem with other dogs they know.
Become an instant expert on plants! Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference material you need to reinforce key…
Become an instant expert on amphibians. Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference material you need to introduce…
After fruits and seeds have been introduced, use these PowerPoint slides to show the various ways that seeds can be…
Use these PowerPoint slides to illustrate the great diversity among the different orders of mammals.Visit our DK Instant…
Give students a general introduction to a desert ecosystem with these PowerPoint slides. Students will be introduced to…
Give students a general introduction to rain forest ecology with these PowerPoint slides. Students will learn that…
Students create a question-and-answer game about viruses and bacteria. Assesses students' understanding of concepts…
WORKSHEETS
Perform these plant and rainbow science experiments with your students.
CLASSROOM TOOLS
Hand out a printable computer activity that teaches the basics of a spreadsheet. Students research how fast different…
Using the Internet and art materials, students will create life-size sculptures of owls.
Pupils test how close to a plant a pesticide must be to be effective and why pesticides are used with this hands-on…
Students see the complete life cycle of a butterfly.
Pupils will gain an understanding of the existence of endangered animals and why many people feel it is important to…
After reading a poem and a non-fiction book, students will identify whether a series of statements are true or false.
