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NASA's Mars Gamble Pays Off Part 2
Tenth graders explore the planet of Mars. In this Earth Science instructional activity, 10th graders read articles on the make up of Mars. Students complete a worksheet on their reading.
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Oh No! Oil Spills
Students discover the threats of an oil spill. In this ecological awareness instructional activity, students examine the effects of oil spills on animals and our oceans. Students get simulated oil on themselves and discover ways to...
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Geology and the Battle of Gettysburg
Students create geologic maps of the Gettysburg battlefield. In this geologic skills instructional activity, students consider the variations of Earth's surfaces and explore strategies employed by the North and South in the Battle of...
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Under the Sea
Students culminate a science and language arts unit by participating in a performance. In this performance instructional activity, students make costumes and scenery before performing a play entitled, "The Mystery of the Missing Jewel...
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Life As A Tree
Third graders design a plate to represent the three parts of a tree. In this tree parts lesson plan, 3rd graders learn about the functions of each part and design the plate to resemble the rings of the tree.
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Ancient Hunters of the Great Lakes
Students describe theories on how the first humans came to America and show the evidence that supports it. In this investigative lesson students study given material and prepare written or oral reports in their groups.
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Watersheds and Wetlands
Students simulate a chemical spill. In this watersheds and wetlands lesson, students build a watershed and observe what happens when it rains. Students add wetlands to their watershed models and examine the effects of water pollution.
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Investigating Fresh Water Ecosystems
Sixth graders examine the fresh water ecosystems. In this environmental lesson, 6th graders work in groups to collect information about a fresh water ecosystem and report their findings to the class in the form of a brochure.
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Dinosaurs
In this dinosaur worksheet, learners focus on the myths associated with dinosaurs. Students complete 4 fill in the blank questions using the interactive drop down menu for each and a word search.
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Breaking News: Virgin Voyage to the Bottom of the Ocean (7th April, 2011)
Learners explore current events by reading about a trip to the bottom of the ocean. In this modern day explorer instructional activity, students read about Virgin CEO Richard Branson and his adventure to the bottom of the ocean. Learners...
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What's Holding Up the Water?
Students read about the history and locate dams in Arizona. In this Arizona dams lesson plan, students write a summary about what they read focusing on word choice, ideas, conventions, and geography content.
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Sink or Float
Students explore water properties by conducting a class experiment. In this buoyancy lesson, students make predictions as to whether or not specific objects will sink or float in water. Students conduct the experiment and record their...
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Earth
Students study the earth in relation to the solar system. In this planetary lesson students complete several investigations into the measurement of the earth and its magnetic field.
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SURFACE CURRENTS
Young scholars identify five major ocean currents and identify the correlation between ocean circulation and prevailing winds.
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Community Cartography
Students use an inflatable globe which they wrap in plastic wrap. They use a permanent marker and outline the continents, and label major oceans and trace the equator. Students bring heir globes and use their projection for a discussion...
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Spatial Connections
Students use maps, scales, and describe locations in order to learn about spatial sense. In this spatial sense lesson plan, students participate in many activities for this spatial sense unit that should last throughout the year.
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The CPI and You
Students examine the consumer price index (CPI). In this economics instructional activity, students explore how the cost of living and inflation indicate the CPI. Students complete activity worksheets in this instructional activity.
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Water Pollution
Students explore the causes of water pollution. In this environmental lesson, students conduct experiments with natural filtration systems.
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Fells Point's Role in Shipping and Trade
Eighth graders examine the trade and military advantages of ships built in Fells Point. In this American History instructional activity, 8th graders analyze primary sources. Students create an encyclopedia of Fells Point.
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How Islands Form
Middle schoolers how islands form, rising water levels, growth of coral, and volcanoes. They complete Island Investigation worksheets after researching island formation on various Internet websites.
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Oceanography: Ocean Market
Sstudents identify consumer goods obtained from the oceans. They classify the items and calculate the cost of buying these goods. After taking a simulated sea shopping spree, they tally the cost of the items purchased. They conclude the...
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Biomes -- Part 1
Students use the internet to locate and gather information on the world's biomes. They compare and contrast biomes to ecosystems and describe the human effects on ecosystems. They answer questions to end the lesson.
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Pirates of the Carribean
Students (pirates) sit on a scooter (pirate ship). Two students are called 'Crackens' sit on their own ships. Crackens use a swim noodle (tentacle) to gently tag the pirates. Students began the game with the ROAR of the Cracken and they...
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Sextant Measurements
Students create a sextant. Using their sextant, students measure the height of tall objects. Students explore how sailors used sextants to identify their location on the ocean. They research how sextants are created.
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