The Walking Fish
Use this book with grades 6-8 to emphasize several Science and Engineering Practices outlined in the Next Generation Science Standards.
Resources for Lessons
STEM: Poet-Tree
Engage students in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) through the power of the written word. Try these enrichments for Project Learning Tree’s Poet-Tree activity.
Chocolate: Sweet Science & Dark Secrets of the World’s Favorite Treat
What is the difference between cacao and cocoa? Where do cocoa woods grow? Why do we crave chocolate? This book (ages 12+) explores these questions.
Leaf Activities for Young Learners
Fall is a great time to teach young students about the changing seasons and the science of leaves. Check out over 50 ideas for incorporating science, math, art, and literature into your lesson plan about leaves.
Family Activity: Trees for Many Reasons
Examine the importance of conserving resources through fables.
Family Activity: Poet-Tree
Observe a variety of trees and write a poem.
Family Activity: Field, Forest, and Stream
Compare different environments to understand how nonliving elements can influence living elements within an ecosystem.
Family Activity: Trees in Trouble
Examine neighborhood trees for signs of poor health and then investigate actions to help trees in trouble.
Family Activity: Have Seeds, Will Travel
Observe, collect, and classify plant seeds.
Family Activity: Then and Now
Investigate changes in your community over time.