In this lesson from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, students examine photographs of fish mouths and bird beaks to draw conclusions about these animals' eating habits and their roles in food webs. The lesson plan includes materials for students and teachers, as well as suggestions for extension activities using the ...
In partnership with the imaginative television show "Design Squad," NASA provides a lesson plan with six engineering challenges that guide students to explore principles of engineering and design. Rockets, rovers, and other projects combine descriptions of outer space with content that aligns with national and international standards. The...
Throughout this lesson, students will have the opportunity to learn about and experience the role that simple machines play in their daily lives. Students will examine various simple machines and what makes them go, and then participate in a school scavenger hunt to identify as many simple machines as they can.
Students will assess their carbon footprints and discuss actions that they’re currently taking to help combat climate...
This lesson plan allows students to explore the wonder of modern energy. Students will gain an appreciation for the electrictiy they use in their every day lives and what the world would be like without it. Topics covered include: the nature of fossil fuels, where they come from, how they provide energy, and the impact they have on the world....