This video segment adapted from NOVA follows the Apollo 15 astronauts as …
This video segment adapted from NOVA follows the Apollo 15 astronauts as they collect samples of ancient rock from the Moon's crust, whose discovery helps lead to a radical new theory about the Moon's origin.
Have we overstepped Mother Earth's boundaries? What are the consequences? In this …
Have we overstepped Mother Earth's boundaries? What are the consequences? In this video segment adapted from Haskell Indian Nations University, hear a Native perspective on our relationship with the natural environment.
This article describes how the lifestyle of Alaska's Inupiat people have changed …
This article describes how the lifestyle of Alaska's Inupiat people have changed over time, and the new challenges they now face as a result of a changing climate. Versions are available for students in grades K-1, 2-3 and 4-5. Related science and literacy activities are included.
This interactive, month-long unit on the phases of the moon includes a nearpod …
This interactive, month-long unit on the phases of the moon includes a nearpod video, chart and model/project ideas to help students develop and use a model of the Sun-Earth-Moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases.Utah 6th Grade SEEd Core 6.1.1
This is a lesson plan designed to teach the phases of the …
This is a lesson plan designed to teach the phases of the moon to sixth grade students. They will use IPADS to create a presentation to show their undestanding. They should be able to identify all the phases of the moon and their order. (Picture taken by my son Max)
In this activity, students observe fluid motion and the formation of convection …
In this activity, students observe fluid motion and the formation of convection cells as a solution of soap and water is heated. This procedure can be performed as a demonstration by the teacher, or older students can conduct the experiment themselves. A list of materials, instructions, and a description of the convective process are included.
Learn about NASA’s Kepler mission and how scientists search for planets orbiting …
Learn about NASA’s Kepler mission and how scientists search for planets orbiting stars outside our solar system in this video segment adapted from NOVA.
This video segment adapted from NOVA uses animation to show the relationship …
This video segment adapted from NOVA uses animation to show the relationship between the movement of a tectonic plate and whether volcanoes on the Hawaiian Islands are active or dormant.
This template is an instructional tool that can be used to guide …
This template is an instructional tool that can be used to guide elementary students (grades 2-5) through the reading strategy of questioning. The template is based on the Question-Answer Relationship (QAR) approach in which students classify questions according to type and then provide answers from text. The template was designed to be used with the Feature Story, The Dance of Life, by students in grades 2-5. It is a PDF document that can be copied and distributed to students.
Students learn the cause of the seasons on Earth and how this …
Students learn the cause of the seasons on Earth and how this affects temperatures on Earth. Students learn that seasons are the four distinct times of the year when there is a change in temperature on Earth.
This animation adapted from NASA shows the orbital paths of spacecraft in …
This animation adapted from NASA shows the orbital paths of spacecraft in NASA's Earth Observing Fleet that are a source of wide-scale, primary research about Earth.
Science and education experts caution that climate-change topics can overwhelm and frighten …
Science and education experts caution that climate-change topics can overwhelm and frighten young children. Science lessons chosen for this article focus on general environmental issues, such as the effects of litter, air pollution, and water pollution. The lessons also include actions and solutions to environmental issues. The free, online magazine Beyond Weather and the Water Cycle focuses on integrating age-appropriate science learning with literacy experiences.
This article highlights science lessons about mammals, mammal diversity and adaptations, and …
This article highlights science lessons about mammals, mammal diversity and adaptations, and polar mammals. Literacy integrations and alignment to national standards are included.
In this video segment adapted from the College of Menominee Nation, tribal …
In this video segment adapted from the College of Menominee Nation, tribal members share examples of how seasons are changing, and how these changes are affecting local plants.
An original informational story about Sun's role in heating Earth's air, land, …
An original informational story about Sun's role in heating Earth's air, land, and water and Sun's connection to the seasons and weather. The story encourages young readers to observe Sun's impact on weather and the seasons and to make predictions about the weather. The story is available in separate versions for grades K-2 and 3-5 and as a downloadable, full-color pdf. The story is a feature of the free online magazine that focuses on the seven principles of climate literacy.
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