*Popular lesson! Lesson Overview All parts of an ecosystem are connected and interdependent. Objectives Students will understand that living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) components of ecosystems are connected. Students will be familiar with predator-prey relationships. Students will understand how human impacts can disrupt an ecosystem. Students will brainstorm ways to protect and restore ecosystems. Grade … Read more
Lesson Overview The sun is a very important source of energy. Objectives Students will understand the importance of the sun as an energy source. Students will practice good observation techniques and collect data. Students will demonstrate group cooperation skills. Grade Level:Â K-2, 3-5 Subject:Â Physical Science Concept: Energy and Matter, Patterns Type: Classroom, Experiment, Suitable for Homeschool, … Read more
Lesson Overview Oil undergoes changes in marine ecosystems. Objectives Students will examine the basic characteristics of oil. Students will identify the three fractions of spilled oil. Students practice converting units, calculating area, and consider scale and proportion as they visualize how oil spreads. Grade Level:Â 6-8, 9-12 Subject: Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physical Science, Oil Spill Response, … Read more
Lesson Overview Oil is a non-renewable resource that comes from plankton (and other plants and animals) that have been transformed over millions of years of heat and pressure. Objectives  Students will understand that oil is mostly fossilized plankton. Students will recognize the difference between renewable and nonrenewable energy sources. Grade Level: 3-5, 6-8 Subject: Earth and Space … Read more