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- 5th - 6th
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Students examine life under the sea to discover coral gardens and microhabitats. They demonstrate learning by creating an edible devonian marine ecosystem with a sheet cake, icing, and different candies. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students share previous knowledge of archeology and review vocabulary. In groups, they identify artifacts in an imaginary archeological site representing several time periods. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine Darwin's theory of evolution. They create journal entries and birthday cards describing the geologic ecosystems of specific time periods. Working in groups or independently, they conduct WebQuests for evidence of evolution. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 11th
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Students investigate the changes in Earth systems that occur during both human and geologic timeframes. They examine evidence of changes of Earth systems that take place in various time frames and students give examples of Earth system process that have happened. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students observe and describe the similarities and differences between fossil specimens and specimens of living organisms. They complete a Venn Diagram for the compare and contrast and then make simulated fossils using salt dough and sea shells. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 11th
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Students explain that prior to the studies of Charles Darwin, the most widespread belief was that all known species were created at the same time and remained unchanged throughout history.Working in pairs, have students create a detailed timeline of evolutionary thought. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 11th - 12th
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Students investigate the life of early man as depicted in the cave art in Lascaux and Chauvet in southwestern France. They use a variety of activities in an attempt to unravel the mystery surrounding the discovery. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th
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Students create the detail of natural bones using clay in this Visual Art lesson for the fifth grade classroom. The lesson can be adapted formany different levels and/or abilities and could be used in conjunction with a lesson on Anatomy in Science. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students learn about one scientist's quest to make her field of canopy ecology accessible to a wider audience and to synthesize their knowledge by developing toy figures that could potentially educate children about different scientific fields. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students examine the life and career of paleoanthropologist Zeray Alemseged and the concept of how bipedalism influenced the development of hominids. They view an online profile, participate in and discuss a mini class obstacle course, complete an online interactive activity, and create a poster illustrating the similarities and differences between apes and humans. Full Review »
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