American History Teacher Resources American history is diverse and exciting. Utilize our cross-curricular printables, lessons, and...		Animal Apartments Children learn what animals and insects make homes in each soil habitat. Also print a copy of...
Whirly Copter This activity shows the ability and power of air.		Soil Searching Students collect and handle samples of clay, silt, and sand soil.
How Can You Test to See If Air Takes Up Space? An in-class or take-home activity focusing on air and the space it takes up.		Soil Scientists Children learn how people in the community work to conserve natural resources.
How Can You Pour Air? Children experiment with the concept of whether or not air can be poured.		Erosion at Work This student worksheet tests your students on their knowledge of soil erosion.
What is Another Way to Feel Air Pressure? Working in pairs, students use suction cups to investigate air pressure.		"Garifalia": Greek Folk Song & Dance Familiarize your students with "Garifalia," a Greek folk song and dance, using this detailed...
Air, Air, Everywhere Students create moving air, or wind, using plastic bottles.		Box Up Your Habitat The Envirobox Project involves six classes from around the U.S. sending each other a shoebox...
How Can You Crush a Gallon Can Without Touching It? This teacher demonstration shows students the great force of air pressure.		Second-Grade Soil Scientists A soil scientist visits a classroom with an aquarium complete with soil layers, life-like...
Making a Wind Vane Children study air movements by making a wind vane.		From Mud Puddles to Drinking Water This unit on land use issues and groundwater principles channels children's enthusiasm about...
Convection Connection Two investigations that will help children better understand air and water movements, or...		Hands-In Science Studying soil through a series of integrated activities is a great way to develop your own...
Content Under Pressure An article covering several ways to learn about air pressure.		Investigating Soils and Earth Systems Because soil sustains life, it offers an excellent context for exploring the interrelationships...