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- Grade Range
- 3rd
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Students investigate the defenses that certain organisms have for the purpose of survival. They conduct research using a variety of resources and focus upon how defenses are used. Students think together in small groups to identify the defenses of organisms with the help of lesson information. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students, after reading the book, "Holes," answer questions about the story's plot, make decisions about game play that involve cause and effect relationships and utilize problem-solving skills and hand-eye coordination to navigate a maze using arrow keys. They also analyze the concept of chain reactions in the story where one event directly leads to another. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students are introduced to the Naturalist Journal. In groups, they examine the various types of flora and fauna in the desert. For each type, they draw an icon that represents it and shares them with the class. To end the lesson, they read different stories related to the desert. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine the life and works of Paul Laurance Dunbar. In groups, they read various poems of his and use a database to examine the covers of his books. They also discuss the criticism he faced during his life and how he dealt with them. Full Review »
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- 4th - 9th
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Students visit a local creek or stream. They collect water samples from the creek and observe and sort the "water critters" they find in the sample, observing smaller organisms under a microscope if necessary. They identify each organism using an identification chart. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 6th
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Students discover many facts about horseshoe crabs. Students identify the main body parts of horseshoe crab. They explore the habits of the horseshoe crab and their importances to the ecosystem. Adaptations for younger students are included. Full Review »
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