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Rain, ice, steam: Using reading to support inquiry about the water cycle

This unit of study allows students to discover the repetitive cycle of water. Read-alouds introduce the topic of rain and hands-on experiments and classroom centers teach students about the water cycle and how it functions. After introducing the topic of... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts and Science)

Provided by: ReadWriteThink

Red Wolves of Alligator River

This site offers many articles and other resources for those wishing to learn more about Canis rufus (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Field Trip Earth

Right whales and people

In this lesson from Xpeditions, students will learn about the highly endangered northern right whale and think about how this species' geographical distribution places it in direct contact with human threats such as ships. Students will draw pictures of... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade K Science)

Provided by: Xpeditions

San Diego Zoo Animal Bytes

The Conservation area of the official San Diego Zoo site provides resources for animal and ecology research. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: San Diego Zoo

Science Netlinks

This site provides free K-12 science resources including lesson plans, interactives and links to other resources. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Switch Zoo

A site where students can learn about over one hundred species of animals through fun facts and games. There are also opportunities to learn about habitats and the environment. Some lesson plans are provided which incorporate the activities provided by the... (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Tubehead Inc

TryScience

TryScience.org is a gateway to experience the excitement of contemporary science and technology through online and offline interactivity with science and technology centers worldwide. TryScience and over 400 science centers worldwide invite you to investigate,... (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: TryScience

Twister tracking

In this Xpeditions lesson, students use a database to learn about, organize, and compare tornadoes in their home state and across the country. Activities in this lesson engage students in development of research and media literacy skills, while working... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)

Provided by: Xpeditions

Two threats to African wildlife

In this Xpeditions lesson, students explore the effects of habitat destruction and hunting/poaching on African wildlife. Students will investigate both of these issues and determine which problem should be addressed first or whether they must both be addressed... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)

Provided by: Xpeditions

Understanding Evolution

From the origins of life to the history of evolutionary thought, this resource will help teachers with the topic of evolution. Timelines, diagrams, scientific references, lesson plans, and strategies for countering the misconceptions that often surround this... (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: University of California Museum of Paleontology

The USGS and Science Education

The whole Earth portal from the United States Geological Survey with links to satellite images, diagrams, text, teaching guides, an electronic field trip, and more. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: U.S. Geological Survey

Views of the National Parks

This site offers virtual tours of twelve national parks. These tours consist of photographs, information, and interactive views for exploration. A section of teaching resources provides lesson plans and activities correlated to national standards for all four... (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: National Park Service

Virtual Museum Canada

Stories, artifacts and treasures that define Canada over the centuries presented in rich, interactive, multimedia virtual exhibits with an image gallery, a teachers' center, and a section of games. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Virtual Museum Canada

Volcano World

A site bubbling over with volcano information. There is information on volcano types and there are virtual field trips to vocanoes. You can also learn about volcanoes categorized by world region, country/area, volcano name, and volcano descriptions. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: University of North Dakota

We're in hot water now: Hydrothermal vents

In this Xpeditions lesson, students learn about the process that drives geysers, which are hydrothermal vents, by using the National Geographic “Fantastic Journeys: Yellowstone”. Activities in this lesson engage... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Science)

Provided by: National Geographic

Weather and wind

This ARTSEDGE lesson introduces the expanding and condensing properties of air masses and the unequal heating of Earth as the force behind the wind. Students write a report on a topic related to wind and weather patterns and create a dance to demonstrate... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade K–3 Dance Arts Education and Science)

Provided by: ArtsEdge

Where Do Your Possessions Come From?

It's important for geography students to learn about the Earth's natural resources and the ways that people use these resources. It's also important for students to recognize that there are always environmental and human impacts related to the resource... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Science and Social Studies)

Provided by: Xpeditions

Why preserve biodiversity?

In this lesson from the National Geographic Xpeditions website, students discuss the importance of maintaining ecosystems and find out about the various arguments that people make in favor of preserving the Earth's biodiversity. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts and Science)

Provided by: Xpeditions

WISE - Web-based Inquiry Science Environment

This is a consortium funded by the National Science Foundation. The consortium works to build and maintain classroom activities and lesson plans that increase students' interest in science education. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: University of California at Berkeley

Youthink!

A rich website with a variety of materials and resources geared towards offering information and educational tools on global matters such as AIDS, Education, and Trade. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: World Bank