The Magic School Bus Goes on Air
Ms. Frizzle's kids trap air in containers and discover that air is pushy stuff. Your kids explore how air pressure can hold up heavy objects.

Let's Forecast the Weather!
Offers a lesson in meteorology and weather forecasting. Students perform mock weather forecasts and videotape them.

SUMMER ACTIVITIES: Outdoor Parachute Play
"Outdoor Parachute Play" is a summer activity in music and movement for mixed ages. In this activity, children will develop gross-motor and listening skills.

Can You Believe: Hurricanes?
A fascinating, up-close look at the causes of hurricanes and tornadoes. Through the use of nonfiction, students will gain an understanding of...

Books for Teaching About Plants and Trees
This teacher created book list includes tips for classroom use.

The Worm Family Lesson Plan
The Worm Family is a peppy way to kick off a worm-based composting program. Students enjoy seeing their food scraps disappear as the worms convert...

The Magic School Bus Gets Ants in Its Pants
What's the best way to get to know ants better? The Magic School Bus kids watch ants and figure out what they're doing. Your kids can observe ants by making them a temporary ant colony.

Weather Watch
Students observe weather, build an operational weather station, collect and compare data, create an "extreme" weather forecast and write first-person...

Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too?
Eric Carle's gorgeous collage illustrations and playful text encourage children to learn about animal mothers and their babies. Children will...

SUMMER Games & Activities
A synopsis of the summer activities prepared by Risa Young and Robin Smith, and links to each activity.

How Can We Move This Box of Blocks?: Summer Machines Activity
Children use observation and problem-solving skills as they experiment with simple machines. They test a variety of tools and methods to figure out the easiest way to move a heavy box.

Squids Will be Squids Lesson Plan
With their trademark wacky humor and captivating art, award-winners Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith have created a funny collection of moral tales....

Caterpillar Habitat
Make a home for a caterpillar and observe the magic of metamorphosis. Increases science vocabulary and fosters an understanding of animals and their environment.

The Magic School Bus Shows and Tells
What artifact did Arnold find in the trunk of his great-aunt Arizona Joan? The Magic School Bus kids test their guesses. Your kids explore how artifacts tell a story.