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Oobleck
Second graders observe the properties of Oobleck. In this science and observation instructional activity, 2nd graders examine Oobleck and make a list of 10 properties that they notice. They explain their observations.
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It All Began With a Bean
Students explore human anatomy by participating in hands-on activities. In this digestive system lesson plan, students read the book It All Began With a Bean and discuss the process of food digestion in our body. Students utilize soda...
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Shine On, Moon
Students explore space science by conducting an experiment in class. In this Moon lesson, students define a list of space science vocabulary and read the book The Moon. Students utilize shoeboxes and string to conduct a sunlight...
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What's Organic?
Young scholars define and discuss terms organic and synthetic, read article pertaining to organic agricultural practices in Oklahoma, complete worksheet, grow plants using both commercial and organic fertilizer, compare growth rates, and...
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Moonwalking to Mars?
Students examine a quote from George W. Bush's recent speech on space exploration. They evaluate one writer's stance on Bush's space exploration goals by reading and discussing "Plea to Policy Makers: Let's Take Another Giant Step." In...
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Talking Trees
Learners investigate the ecosystem. In this environmental lesson, students read the book The Tree by Dana Lyons and list ways to save the trees. Learners create a poster about saving the trees.
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Flowers and a Beautiful World: Earth Day (1st)
First graders discuss Earth Day and making the world more beautiful. In this world beautification lesson plan, 1st graders participate in an interactive read aloud of Barbara Clooney's, Miss Rumphius. They talk about how making the world...
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Talking Trees: Earth Day
Students complete a tree poster activity to learn about Earth Day, stewardship, and the environment. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students read The Story of the Tree and discuss stewardship with trees. Students act out tree...
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An Elephant Never Forgets
Students are introduced to the Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa. In this natural science lesson plan, students identify the elephants by name according to the diagrams. Students study the unique characteristics of the...
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Initial Fraction Ideas Lesson 19: Overview
Young scholars read different scenarios and discuss how to add fractions. in this addition of fractions lesson plan, students learn how to add unlike fractions and practice 4 problems.
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Astronomy
In this astronomy worksheet, students read a detailed text about our solar system. Students then answer 15 questions about the information presented.
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Using the Scientific Method
Pupils practice using the scientific method. In this scientific processes instructional activity, students read and discuss the main parts of the scientific method. Pupils plan how they would conduct an experiment using the scientific...
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Changes at Log City
Students draw three different murals of a rotting log. In this science lesson, students draw a rotting log including organisms found, one with the decomposers left behind, and the third predictions as to what they log will look like....
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Rainforest Animal Illustrations
Fourth graders discover what is meant by the term endangered species. After reading a book, they use a document camera to view pictures of each endangered species mentioned. In groups, they are assigned one animal by their teacher and...
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Electricity and Circuits
For this electricity and circuits worksheet, students read a 2 page article, answer 5 questions with multiple choice answers and read 10 statements and determine if they are true or false.
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A Tall Ship and a Star to Steer Her By
Students create a water transportation device powered by wind. In this wind power lesson, students research transportation concepts after reading the poem "Sea Fever" by John Masefield. Students design the fastest sailboat they can...
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Tissue Types
In this human tissue worksheet, students read about the 4 different tissue types in the body. Students read 4 pages about the types.
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The Mosquito
In this reading comprehension instructional activity, students watch the video The Mosquito and write missing words into sentences about the video. Students complete 28 missing words.
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Solar Water Heater Kit
For this earth science worksheet, students identify and experiment how hot water gets in a solar water heater. Then they respond to four short answer questions that follow related to the experiment.
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Environmental Education
In this environment activity, students read about the numerous activities and then take part in participating in one as a teacher or student led project.
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Introducing Sharks
In this shark worksheet, students read and discussion a selection about sharks. Students complete 10 fill in the missing words and complete a crossword puzzle.
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A Biology Game To Promote Classification And Observation
Students play a biology game. In this science lesson plan, students play a game that require them to use observation skills and develop their classification skills.
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What Should I Recycle?
First graders discuss a plan to minimize waste. In this waste management lesson, 1st graders read "Why Should I Recycle," by Jen Green and create a classroom recycling plan.
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Gravity, Seasons, and Time
In this Earth worksheet, students read about Earth's gravity, the reason the Earth has seasons, and time zones. Then students complete 21 multiple choice, 2 true or false, and 1 short answer question.