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- 7th - 8th
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Students design a conceptual experiment to test whether mimics actually benefit from the fact they resemble other organisms or objects. They define the term mimicry. They focus on insects that resemble bees and wasps. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 3rd
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Students study the differences between the honey bee, bumble bee, paper wasp and yellow jacket. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore which venomous insects or spiders can actually harm people. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students discover the various habitat requirements for assorted household pests from ants to wasps. They conduct various activities including researching the life cycles moths, cockroaches, and mosquitoes Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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In this aviation lesson, students take an electronic field trip to the Aviation Museum of Kentucjy. In the process the lesson looks at women in aviation history. The focus is upon how they could be considered heroes or role models. The analyzing of historical events is using the occurances to form cognitively sound conclusions. Full Review »
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- 4th - 7th
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Students view pictures of wasps and their nests. They compare and contrasts yellow jackets with honey bees and wasps. They discover the uses of yellow jacket venom for human illnesses. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students use the internet to research ways to get rid of wasps in their town. After gathering information, they calculate the area to write a math problem to rid the community of the wasps and share them with the class. They also are read "The Giant Jam Sandwich" as a class. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 3rd
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Students increase their reading fluency through the use of various strategies. After reviewing chunking and rereading, students complete an initial read of a novel text. Working with a partner, they read complete a timed assessment of their words read per minute. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore contributions of Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) during World War II, examine portrayals of women in World War II posters and newsreels, compare and contrast them with personal recollections of the WASPs, and demonstrate understanding of importance of WASP program, which enhanced careers for women in aviation. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students evaluate the contributions of female services pilots during World War II. They discuss the service of the women as well as the conditions they confronted. Students compare and contrast the treatment of male and female pilots during this period. Full Review »