Are you under pressure? Students select a series of lab investigations to accomplish, and then explain the results obtained.. http: //eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual...
The Wind Blows Students will experiment with leaves, feathers, paper, and tissue to determine which is carried farthest by the wind.. http: //eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual...
The Water Cycle http: //eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual...
Mountain Barriers--Earth Science/Ecology lesson plan (grades 6-8)--DiscoveryScho Students learn that when new mountains rise, the climate in an area changes. Desert conditions can be caused by the uplift of a mountain range that creates a barrier that blocks off rain to an area. http: //school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/m...
Education Center Activity: Measuring Rainfall Students can make a gauge to measure rainfall and see how much rain falls over several days.. http: //eduplace.com/rdg/gen_act/weather/rain.h...
Hurricanes Students learn about the features of a live hurricane and how to track one's path. http: //teacher.scholastic.com/activities/wwatch/hu...
Nature's High-Voltage Light Show Relating lightning to a familiar experience.. http: //aviationnow.com/content/ncof/lo_ewc08.h...
