Lessons and Activities

Piles of Coal Drop

In this Building Block video, a train drives over a bridge and dumps coal to the ground below, causing a haze of dust and blocking out the azure sky beyond.

• Grade Level(s):

  Pre-K | Age 5, Gr. K | Age 6, Gr. 1 | Age 7, Gr. 2 | Age 8, Gr. 3 | Age 9, Gr. 4 | Age 10, Gr. 5 | Age 11, Gr. 6 | Age 12, Gr. 7 | Age 13, Gr. 8 | Age 14, Gr. 9 | Age 15, Gr. 10 | Age 16, Gr. 11 | Age 17, Gr. 12 | Age 18, Hr. Ed. | Age 19+

• Subjects:

  Science

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Jun. 27, 2011

Posted by:

Teachers Domain

The Water Cycle (5th grade)

5th grade water cycle lesson common core standard: 5.p.2.1

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. 5 | Age 11

• Subjects:

  Science

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Mar. 3, 2013

Posted by:

ms.jayevans

Backyard Birdfeeders

This video from WPSU’s series Outside suggests how to feed birds in winter, a hobby that can foster awareness, care, and respect for birds

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. 3 | Age 9, Gr. 4 | Age 10, Gr. 5 | Age 11, Gr. 6 | Age 12

• Subjects:

  Science

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Jul. 15, 2011

Posted by:

Teachers Domain

The Night Sky

"The Night Sky" is a supplemental lesson that focuses on the vocabulary for this section.

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. K | Age 6, Gr. 1 | Age 7

• Subjects:

  Science

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  May. 16, 2011

Posted by:

christina.whalen

Baboon

In this Building Block video, watch as a big fluffy baboon sits in the tall grass and eats.

• Grade Level(s):

  Pre-K | Age 5, Gr. K | Age 6, Gr. 1 | Age 7, Gr. 2 | Age 8, Gr. 3 | Age 9, Gr. 4 | Age 10, Gr. 5 | Age 11, Gr. 6 | Age 12, Gr. 7 | Age 13, Gr. 8 | Age 14, Gr. 9 | Age 15, Gr. 10 | Age 16, Gr. 11 | Age 17, Gr. 12 | Age 18

• Subjects:

  Science

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Jul. 15, 2011

Posted by:

Teachers Domain

Mammal or Reptile

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• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. 2 | Age 8

• Subjects:

  Science

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  May. 1, 2011

Posted by:

rayrayrayray

Gazelles

This Building Block video shows a baby Grant's gazelle nursing from its mother. The mother then begins to groom the baby.

• Grade Level(s):

  Pre-K | Age 5, Gr. K | Age 6, Gr. 1 | Age 7, Gr. 2 | Age 8, Gr. 3 | Age 9, Gr. 4 | Age 10, Gr. 5 | Age 11, Gr. 6 | Age 12, Gr. 7 | Age 13, Gr. 8 | Age 14, Gr. 9 | Age 15, Gr. 10 | Age 16, Gr. 11 | Age 17, Gr. 12 | Age 18

• Subjects:

  Science

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Jul. 16, 2011

Posted by:

Teachers Domain

Everglades NP Habitats (Hardwood Hammock and Pine Rockland)

A Venn Diagram that can be used with the films located on the Everglades National Park website (link provided in activity). Students will place facts underneath Venn Diagram into the correct habitat (or similarities). Page 2 contains a recording with the answers.

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. 3 | Age 9, Gr. 4 | Age 10, Gr. 5 | Age 11

• Subjects:

  Science

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Jan. 15, 2013

Posted by:

cmancebo

Objects in the Sky

word search using vocabulary from science unit

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. 1 | Age 7

• Subjects:

  Science

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  May. 12, 2011

Posted by:

brunsp

Backyard Turtles

In this video from the WPSU’s series Outside, learn about backyard turtle habitats, their favorite foods, and why they don’t make good pets. 

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. 3 | Age 9, Gr. 4 | Age 10, Gr. 5 | Age 11, Gr. 6 | Age 12

• Subjects:

  Science

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Jul. 15, 2011

Posted by:

Teachers Domain