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- Grade Range
- 5th - 7th
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Students are introduced to the classification system of animals. In groups, they set up an aquarium in which they must maintain throughout the year. They also observe earthworms and how they react to various stimuli and research the characteristics of arthropods. To end the lesson, they focus on one phylum of animals and present their information to the class. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 3rd
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Students identify and list the different types of pets owned by the children in the class. They graph the total number of each type of pet owned. They draw or cut-out a picture of an animal. Using the materials listed above, the children create the appropriate habitat for the animal they have chosen. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 8th
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Students who live in the inner city are introduced to the four corners region of the United States. In groups, they examine how the region differs compared to where they live and their culture. They develop maps of the area and locate landmarks of the area. To end the lesson, they research the contributions of the Native American groups of the four corners region and examine artifacts. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd
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Students complete Internet research to find information about an animal and its basic needs. They design a model of a zoo habitat that would accommodate their animal. They write a letter of recommendation to a Zoo board of directors telling them the characteristics and needs of their animal. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students engage in a lesson that is focused on the camouflage techniques used by animals. They create a PowerPoint presentation that illustrates the use of colors and how it relates to the physical environment. Students make cognitive connections between art and nature while creating a class project. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students create a class-size plot element map for the book, "Holes" by Louis Sachar. They read the book and create index cards describing the major plot events then identify connections between related plot elements. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Using the text, they discover which animals are covered and how different organizations suggest they be protected. Using the internet, they research how different markets allocate resources and determine the cost and benefits of different analysis. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st - 5th
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Students use the internet to gather information on animals that live in the desert. Using the computer, they practice using a keyboard and printing pictures from different websites. They make bookmarks for internet sites and try using them at different times to see their purpose. They also practice using search engines. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Student determine how to manage pests using biological control. They examine how knowledge of the pest's food chain is helpful in managing pests. Finally, they identify the three groups of biological control agents. They listen, take notes, and complete answers to questions presented on a PowerPoint while deciding if each picture is a predator, parasite, or pathogen. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 8th
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Students research several groups of people that live in Nepal including the Gurkas, the Brahmans, the Cchetris and the Tharu peoples. They listen to a short lecture, participate in class discussion and reference maps as part of a larger unit on Nepal. Full Review »
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