Life Science, LS2: Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics, LS4: Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity
This hands-on, group activity shows how a biologically diverse ecosystem protects all members from disease and pests. Includes follow-up discussion questions for the class. Biodiversity: How It Stops Disease from Spreading
Earth & Space Science, ESS1.C: Earth's History, ESS2.B: Plate Tectonics and Large-Scale System Interactions, ESS3.D: Global Climate Change, Life Science, LS4: Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity
In this activity, students read several articles on specific ages of the Earth and the mass extinction events which concluded them. The articles discuss the time period, types of life present, and the causes and consequences of the mass extinction event. Students then...
Earth & Space Science, ESS1: Earth's Place in the Universe, ESS1.B: Earth and the Solar System
Activity on solar system planets about density, distance, temperature, etc. Planet Patterns (.DOC) Planet Patterns Key (.PDF)
Earth & Space Science, ESS1: Earth's Place in the Universe, ESS1.A: Universe and Stars, ESS1.B: Earth and the Solar System
“Sun as a Star” from NASA is an extensive, yet simple, guide to multiple hands-on activities which teach about the Sun and the nature of...
Earth & Space Science, ESS3: Earth and Human Activity, ESS3.D: Global Climate Change
In this activity, students watch a Green Ninja video and learn how to reduce their ecological footprints. Footprint Renovations...
