*Popular lesson! Lesson Overview 4th-12th grade students learn about coastal Alaska Native ways of life and create their own seasonal calendar. Objectives  Students will identify their personal use of local habitats, ecosystems, and natural resources. Students will research and become familiar with native uses of local plants and animals. Students will understand that humans are … Read more
Lesson Overview We need creative solutions to the challenge of safely transporting oil around the world. Objectives Students will form an opinion about double-hull tanker requirements. Students will understand why it is challenging to transport oil. Students will design their own tanker and develop ideas for safer transport. Grade Level:Â 3-5, 6-8 Subject: Engineering and Technology, … Read more
Lesson Overview 4th-8th grade students examine energy uses and conservation at home and at school (90 minutes or 2 class periods). Objectives Students will understand how daily routines can use significant amounts of energy and have important environmental and economic effects. Students will analyze data to identify ways to conserve energy in the home and … Read more
Lesson Overview K-6th grade students closely observe items found in nature. Objectives Students will recognize that there is a wide variety of things that can be found in nature. Students will learn the purpose of different objects in nature. Kindergarten through 2nd grade students will sort natural objects to compare diversity of life in different … Read more