In this lesson, students will observe and document similarities and differences between parts of plants. It supports students interacting with nature and provides them with a framework for their observations by offering them opportunities to explore, question, and document similarities and differences among plant parts. Students will identify and sort plant parts through hands-on activities and group ... Full description.

This Classroom Connectors lesson plan teaches students about the Sun's energy and how it affects life on Earth. This includes knowing what light is, using it to explain certain phenomenon, and knowing what the electromagnetic spectrum is. The site provides goals, objectives, an outline, time required, materials, activities, and closure ideas for the lesson. The Classroom Connectors address content ... Full description.

This lesson plan has students follow the path of pollution from the Chernobyl nuclear accident. They will name and locate countries to which radiation traveled and describe how air pollution moves from one area to another. In addition they will compare the chronological sequence of radiation travel with geographic distribution. Provided are: essential elements, objective, focus, a list of materials, ... Full description.

This lesson will inform students about the high level of confidence we have in the geological ages of an old Earth. At the same time, it should reveal an example of pseudoscience, which should be part of any effort to improve science literacy and critical thinking. Students are taken through a combination of background information and interactive experiences, and checked frequently by questions to ... Full description.

This lesson teaches students that scientific knowledge is fundamentally uncertain. Students manipulate sealed mystery boxes and attempt to determine the inner structure of the boxes which contain a moving ball and a fixed barrier or two. The nature and sources of uncertainty inherent in the process of problem-solving are experienced. The uncertainty of the conclusions is reduced by student collaboration. ... Full description.

This lesson plan is part of the DiscoverySchool.com lesson plan library for grades 6-8. It focuses on how star positions shift over long periods of time. By using a program called Skyglobe, students gain understanding of movements of the stars, and predict how objects will be different with different changes in time. It includes objectives, materials, procedures, discussion questions, evaluation ideas, ... Full description.

In this lesson, students learn about the Moon's changing appearance and its pattern of movement. Through class discussion, activities, and multimedia resources, students will learn to identify the phases of the Moon, understand that it completes one revolution around Earth per month, and recognize that the Moon is visible sometimes at night, sometimes during the day, and sometimes not at all. Full description.

In this lesson plan students will learn about how tornadoes are formed and how they are rated according to intensity. They will explore various topics about tornadoes, including where they occur most frequently, what kind of damage they cause, how they are predicted, and current scientific research. Students will work both alone and in small groups to gain a better understanding of tornadoes. Full description.

This lesson plan stresses the importance of maintaining ecosystems and explores the various arguments in favor of preserving the biodiversity of Earth. Students will view photos of endangered species and discuss why these animals are threatened and why they should be protected; learn the meaning of biodiversity, ecosystem, and extinction; explain why all members of an ecosystem are important; list ... Full description.

This lesson plan is part of the DiscoverySchool.com lesson plan library for grades K-5. It focuses on the relationship of the nine planets in our solar system to the Sun by creating a 3-D representation. Included are objectives, materials, procedures, discussion questions, evaluation ideas, suggested readings, and vocabulary. There are videos available to order which complement this lesson, an audio-enhanced ... Full description.