A high-energy 3rd-grade lesson where students become 'Planet Protectors' by mastering the 3 R's and learning how to safeguard their local ecosystems through movement and collaborative play.

A high-stakes research project where students choose an environmental challenge to solve. Using the David Attenborough video as inspiration, students research, plan, and create a model or presentation to rescue our planet.

A field trip exploration guide for the Anne Kolb Nature Center, featuring a scavenger hunt BINGO activity and a counselor answer key.

A simplified introduction to cell biology focusing on the differences between cell types and the functions of organelles using visual aids and hands-on activities.

A comprehensive lesson on the human digestive system, focusing on the mechanical and chemical processes of the mouth and stomach while integrating ELA standards for context clues and main idea.

A set of activities based on a Newsela article about the discovery of 290-million-year-old fossilized vomit, designed for 3rd-grade students to practice comprehension, vocabulary, and writing.

An Earth Day engineering challenge where 3rd graders design, build, and test solar ovens to explore renewable energy and heat transfer. Students apply the engineering design process to harness solar radiation for cooking simple snacks.

Students apply their knowledge of energy flow by researching a specific habitat and creating a comprehensive food web project.

Students explore how multiple food chains connect to create complex food webs, illustrating the interdependence of living things in an ecosystem.