Lesson Overview It is important to use all of your senses when observing the natural world. Objectives  Students will use senses other than sight to observe and recognize a tree. Students will become familiar with differences and similarities between trees. Students will compare the diversity of trees in different habitats. Grade Level: K-2, 3-5, 6-8 Subject: Life … Read more
Lesson Overview Animals and plants have unique adaptations to survive in the intertidal zone. Objectives Students will understand the challenges of surviving in the intertidal zone. Students will create an animal specially adapted to survive in the intertidal zone. Students will recognize the unique adaptations of intertidal creatures. Grade Level:Â 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 Subject:Â Environmental Science, Life … Read more
Lesson Overview 7th-12th grade students participate in an oil spill scenario working together in response teams. Objectives Students will work cooperatively in strike teams to respond to an oil spill and react to changes in conditions. Students will understand some of the challenges of cleaning up an oil spill. Grade Level:Â 6-8, 9-12 Subject:Â Environmental Science, Life … Read more
Lesson Overview A game to introduce 4th-8th grade students to three types of organisms: producers, consumers, and decomposers. Objectives Students will be able to describe the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers. Students will understand the importance of decomposers as nutrient recyclers. Grade Level: 3-5, 6-8 Subject:Â Life Science Concept:Â Energy and Matter Type: Outdoors or Field … Read more