This lesson is great for kindergarten aged children and
up! Students will compare and contrast the amount of waste that humans create
on a daily basis while simultaneously learning about recycling. This lesson is
great because it provides an early foundation for environmental awareness. We
are always striving to make our children more environmentally conscious and better
consumers! From popcorn to soda bottles, students will enjoy exploring the
themes of recycling, “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”!
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Animals Have Feelings, Too! This lesson, sponsored by the
Humane Society of the United States introduces children to humanity and our
responsibility to respect animals and nature. Great for preschool and kindergarten,
this lesson entails reviewing empathy and reverence for all types of organisms
on Earth, which is vital to creating compassionate citizens. In this lesson,
children will read books, prepare finger puppets, sing, explore and share
feelings on a chart. It is important for children to learn how to respect other
forms of life on Earth at an early age. Animals and creatures of all kinds
deserve our respect and we must remind children of their duty to respect
others.
Have you ever wondered about a rock’s properties? Find
answers in the exploration included in this exciting lesson plan about geological
rock properties. By simply stepping outside, a world of experiments awaits!
Rocks and chemical properties like rust are found almost everywhere. In this
lesson, students will answer the question, “What is this rock’s story?” What is
evident based on the sediment found within each individual rock? Introduce
great vocabulary words like ‘conglomerate’ and ‘boulder’. This lesson is
perfect for a second or third grader, but can be modified for kindergarten or
first grade!
Perfect for fourth grade, this lesson is all about
INSECTS!! By incorporating technology, students will be able to research and
discover etymological science. This lesson is an ideal literacy review,
specifically rehearsing the alphabet because students will be finding an insect
type for each letter. Students will compare common and scientific names,
explore the similarities and differences between bugs, and begin arranging
Kingdoms, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species.
Do you know how important keeping a nature journal is?
Some of the greatest advances in science were due to the careful notations of
observers of nature. In this lesson, the Smithsonian Institute walks students
through an overview of the importance of nature journaling, an introduction to
zoology, a helpful discussion on some early examples of nature journals, and
details on different types of birds. The lesson provides a beautiful template
for children to begin their note taking and observations. This lesson is
intended for third or fourth graders, but could be adapted for first or second.
How do things fly? This lesson details how creatures fly
and explores velocity and things speeding up and slowing down. Ideal for first
and second grade, students can explore two activities involving balloons,
string, cookie sheets, and a sink or a tub. How does water change? Students
will gain an understanding of the properties of air and water and how they
function together to serve our world.
Grow your own plant! This lesson plan provides an
important exploration of how plants grow and how living things survive. Perfect
for pre K-4th grade, children will enjoy watching their plants grow
and begin to understanding how variables effect the growth.
How does your brain work? How does your body respond to
movement and different situations? Students will learn fast facts about their brain,
body, and motion. Using paper clips and partners, students will explore their senses
and where our bodies are sensitive to touch. Students can also explore how the
human brain is different from other species brains. This lesson plan is useful
for second grade through fourth grade.
Why does food rot? What happens when you forget to empty
your lunch box? Students will explore bacteria, fungi, and variables that make
food rot. Students will be experimenting with a moldy piece of bread, examining
it under a microscope. How does the mold grow? What kind of observations can we
make about the mold? This lesson is intended for second through fourth grade.
How is glue made? This lesson explores the properties of
glue, how it was used in history, and what materials it takes to create the
sticky substance. This lesson is great for a whole group demonstration, as it
requires the teacher or a responsible adult to heat milk in a beaker and add
ammonia. Students can test homemade glue to regular glue, and experiment with
which one works better and what the similarities and difference are. Ideal for
third or fourth grade, students can use their observations to draw conclusions
about glue.
Does salt have an effect the temperature of cold water?
Students will explore the properties of ice, water, and salt in this lesson. Through
making observations, students in first through fourth grade could measure temperature
and practice using a thermometer. It is important for children to have
awareness of temperature in order to understand why certain seasons are cooler
compared to others.
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