Elementary School Resource Mineralogy 4 Kids This site provides information about minerals groups and mineral group elements and properties. It includes how various rocks are formed (rock cycle) and an opportunity to ask questions of a mineralogist. Mineral games are also offered. Related NY State Academic Standards: S.4.ESS.1.1, S.5.ESS.2.1, MST4.I.PS2.1, and more! Be sure to […]

Elementary School Resource Protecting Our Planet by Discovery Education In this activity, students will describe the environmental impact of humans, understand that pollution is harmful to all living things, and give examples of ways we can reduce, reuse, and recycle waste. Related NY State Academic Standards: S.2.ESS.1.1, S.3.LS.4.4, S.4.ESS.3.1, and more! Be sure to check […]

Identifying Parts of a Flower This activity uses a variety of real flower blooms. Students are expected to have had a lesson on the parts of a flower. Students take apart a flower bloom, display each on paper and label each part of the flower. Discussion comparing the various flowers should result. Related NY State […]

The Living Earth In this resource by Discovery Education, students will discuss glaciers and how they change the land; do an activity that illustrates how glaciers change the land, and make a class list of what causes changes to our planet’s structure. Related NY State Academic Standards: S.2.ESS.2.1, S.4.ESS.2.1, MST4.E.PS2 Be sure to check out […]