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Nefertari: For Whom The Sun Shines
Students watch "Nefertari," which looks at the life of an Ancient Egyptian queen and the society she lived in. It also examines the issues archeologists face in preserving materials from the past.
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Chemical Formulas Unit-Day 4
The purpose of this lesson plan involves reviewing nomenclature and molecular
formulas as well as introducing naming molecular compounds and identifying acids. The students investigate and understand how conservation of energy
and matter...
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Apply Scientific Inquiry and Scientific Habits of Mind
Students review the components of the scientific inquiry method. In groups, they develop hypothesis on the issue given to them by their teacher and inquiry questions. They state the data in terms of qualitative and quantitative data. ...
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The Chemistry of Coal
Students investigate the chemistry of coal. This lesson serves as a review of conservation of mass, simple reactions and equation balancing. During the lesson, students research chemical components of coal, as well as environmental...
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We Are All Responsible
Students conduct research about the issue of conservation and the environment. They focus upon the interdependence of man and nature. They write and discuss the issue of environmental preservation. Students appreciate the importance of...
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Seafood: For the Love of Fish
Students role play a scenario specific to decision making in seafood management and conservation. In this marine science lesson, students estimate seafood consumption in their state. They recommend new regulations for better fishery...
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Marine Debris Module
Students analyze issues related to the Hawaiian Islands. They examine previous studies by real scientists and create their own study. They use the results of their study to take action in their local community.
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Consumer Choices
Students identify and discuss the issue of sustainable fishing. Students research a seafood product available in their community. Students assess and defend a position about whether a seafood product for sale in their community is...
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Mustang: Wild Spirit of the West
Students write a day in the life story from the point of view of another endangered animal. Students write to your local newspaper to express their opinions on the issue. Students research a horse's diet and explain why horses have...
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The Debate Over North Shore Road
Students examine the impact of the North Shore Road Project in North Carolina. In this environmental science lesson, students share their views regarding this environmental issue. They compare and contrast the map of the Great Smoky...
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Managing the Everglades Ecosystem
Students explore the Everglades ecosystem using the Internet, then develop an understanding about conservation of resources in the context of the Everglades. They explore relationships between species and habitats and develop an...
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Ethics in Archeology
Students discuss their views about archeological site protection. They analyze different dilemmas dealing with this issue and discuss. They discover the importance of protecting artifacts and archeological sites.
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Should We Allow New Mining in the Upper Peninsula?
Students compose an essay taking a position on whether or not a proposed
mine near Marquette, MI should be opened. Students defend their position addressing relevant issues through factual supporting details. Their essay includes an...
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Educated Action
Pupils review what they already know about birds. Using the internet, they discover major issues involved with birds in Illinois. In groups, they determine what they can do to help them and contact a local agency.
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Forests for People
Students devise and conduct a survey at their school to discover what the students like to do in forests. They then plot the results in a line-graph. Students research the various things threatening forest life.
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John Muir in Yosemite
Young scholars explore different ways to value the environment and participate in a simulation of a historical debate to protect Yosemite as a National Park. They are assigned various roles in the debate in which they must research and...
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Artifact Ethics
Fourth graders examine their own values and beliefs about archaeological site protection and evaluate possible actions they might take regarding site and artifact protection.
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Our Environment
Students engage in a literature study that helps students to connect with some of the issues of conservation. They list parts of the environment that need protection with the help of a graphic organizer. Then students discuss in groups...
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Not a Drop to Drink
Students explore potential issues of a water shortage. In this water conservation lesson, students brainstorm the many uses of water and what life would be like if there was not enough water available.
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Dress Like A Frog
Students recognize amphibian adaptations. In this amphibian lesson students explore amphibian adaptations that provide for successful living in their environments. A volunteer dresses up with all of the adaptations using everyday items...
New Bedford Whaling Museum
A New Bedford Voyage!
A thorough set of activities, articles, and reference material can enlighten your class about the history of whaling in New England. Kids travel back to a time when whale products were valuable and hunting whales was a way to help the...
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Migrating Across Borders
Young scholars research and map the migratory patterns of the golden-winged warbler. They develop a strategy to protect this species and, in teams representing different countries, negotiate treaties with each other to protect the bird.
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The Giant Pandas
Students recognize that pandas are endangered. For this panda lesson, students research and create a pamphlet about pandas. Students create a 30 second advertisement. Students participate in problem solving for solutions to the panda...
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Old Growth Forest Mural
Students explore the four characteristics of an old growth forest. In this forest lesson plan, students research old growth forests and their inhabitants. Students work in four separate groups and create a mural for their characteristic...
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