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Air is all around us: Air is everywhere. It cannot be seen, but it is all around us. This lesson helps students discover that air is everywhere.; Format: lesson plan (grade K Science); By Jan Wuertz.

Mix and match ecology: Human impact: This high-school biology lesson uses a group activity to teach students about the impact of human actions on natural resources.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); By MaryBeth Knight Greene.

Woodworms: A study of natural selection: A study of natural selection and the evolutionary process through the use of a fictitious species, toothus pickii.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); By B. Carl Rush.

Shells and more: This activity involves identifying objects from the beach using a guide book and then placing the information into a prepared table.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Science); By Shelli Luna.

Phases of the moon: Young children may have the idea that the moon actually changes shape. This lesson explains that this apparent change is a result of the moon's revolution around the earth.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3 Science); By Jacquelyn Arthur.

Earth Day poems using KidPix: Students will learn about Earth Day and their responsibility to the earth by creating Earth Day poems using KidPix.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 English Language Arts and Science); By Michele Tipton.

Animal slide shows!: This project is a culmination of a science unit on animals which integrates computer skills, language arts and art. After a study of animals which includes classification, basic needs of animals, animal adaptations, and animal behaviors, the students will use the computer to complete a slide show of one animal they have studied at length.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Computer/Technology Skills and Science); By Margie Bartolomucci.

Weathering the water cycle: Condensation: This lesson introduces students to condensation as one phase of the water cycle. Through the use of the four lessons in this series in which students will learn that the water cycle is a continuous cycle.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Science); By Cathie Hill, Jackie Parker, and Karen Neilson.

Decomposition: Students will observe decomposition in a pile of grass clippings and in a compost heap over time.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science); By Monica Dubbs.

Maintaining safe water: Whose job is it?: In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 5.3; In this lesson plan, students learn about careers that are involved in maintaining water quality.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science); By Tammy Johnson and Martha Tedrow.

Animal report: After studying the various animal groups, students write a report about an animal of their choosing using well-formed paragraphs.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 English Language Arts, Information Skills, and Science); By Kay Sims.

Careers in science: In CareerStart lessons: Grade seven, page 3.1; In this lesson for grade seven, students will sort careers into three groups -- mechanical physics, health sciences, and weather. Students will match careers with their descriptions.; Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Science); By John Boyd.Adapted by Mitzi Talbert.

Technology and stress on the environment: Students will build a bubble-powered rocket and “blast it off.” Students will examine the stress to their immediate environment, alternative choices, and the cost of repairing the damage. They will list other types of technology and possible environmental stress.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); By Mark Clinkscales and Carrie Palmer.

Weathering the water cycle: Conclusion: This lesson concludes the unit "Weathering the Water Cycle." As a result of this unit, students will understand that the water cycle is a continuous cycle made up of the three stages; evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Computer/Technology Skills); By Cathie Hill, Jackie Parker, and Karen Neilson.

Animal environments: Day one: Students will group animals using common characteristics. Students will develop an understanding of animal adaptations. This lesson was designed to be used with the lesson "Diamante Poetry Using Environments: Day two."; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Science); By Cheri Cole.

Ecosystem problem solving: Students will apply their knowledge of ecosystems and the interdependence of plants and animals to creatively solve problems.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science); By Kelley Turner.

Whose habitat is that? (Lesson 3): This lesson is designed to help students explore the surroundings animals find in each of the five habitats. This plan is written for the desert habitat but the same plan should be used for the exploration of all five habitat settings.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 English Language Arts and Information Skills); By Kelly Stewart.

Rocks really rock! A lesson on the classification of rocks: This lesson will help students classify various rocks according to specified criteria. It will also help students classify a given rock using selected mineral identification tests. Students will use a graphic organizer to display their findings.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Science); By Grace Smith.

Inquiry: You are an earthworm: In CareerStart lessons: Grade six, page 3.5; This lesson for grade 6 will help students understand the cycling of matter. Students assume they are earthworms and learn by asking questions about their life processes. The lesson also introduces career possibilities in the soil science field.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science); By April Galloway and Christine Scott.

Habitat photo album: Students will use digital cameras and explore the outdoors searching ecosystems for opportunities to take pictures of different habitats and the components that go into them.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Science); By Colleen Buchauer and Lesley Brooks.

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