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\nScientific Inquiry\n

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\nSixth graders research the theories on the extinction of the dinosaurs. In this dinosaur extinction lesson, 6th graders view a video clip about scientific inquiry. They work in groups to research the two theories on dinosaur extinction.\n
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\nThe Facts of Life\n

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\nLearners explore the different ways scientists gather information about extinct animals. They utilize these methods to create illustrated story books about a particular extinct animal.\n
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\n\"Dinosaurs\n\n
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\nDinosaurs 1: Where are the Dinosaurs?\n

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\nStudents investigate world history by creating a diorama in class. In this dinosaur extinction lesson plan, students read assigned text discussing the time frame of the dinosaurs residence on Earth and their eventual demise. Students...\n
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\nWhat Were Dinosaurs Like?\n

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\nStudents view a video clips about Dinosaurs.  For this dinosaur lesson, students begin to understand the extinction of the dinosaurs by comparing them to contemporary animals. Students complete a research sheet on one dinosaur by...\n
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\nEndangered species\n

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\nStudents define the following words: extinction, endangered species, meteorite collision, glaciation and climate warming. They investigate that there are 307 species on the endangered list, and an average of 10-20 species are added each...\n
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\nWhat is the Nature of Science?\n

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\nStudents examine videos of field researach to discover the components of the scientific process. Using forms, they conduct community surveys about the nature of science. They research the extinction of dinosaurs and compare...\n
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\n\"Examining\n\n
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\nExamining Endangered Species\n

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\nMiddle school environmental science classes research the threatened, endangered, and extinct organisms listed for their state. They design and construct a poster of the information gleaned and write an essay about how they might be able...\n
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\nGoing, Going...Gone?\n

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\nYoung environmentalists consider how scientists are attempting to save endangered species. They read about what causes extinction and steps to take to minimize the threats. \n
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\nEndangered Species\n

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\nYour learners have likely heard about animals going extinct. By reading this passage, they can find out some reasons why this happens and how to protect endangered species. After reading, individuals respond to five related questions.\n
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\nEarth's systems respond to changes in environments in all types of ways including migration, extinction, adaptation, immigration, and emigration to name a few. Part one in a series of seven is a pre-test consisting of 14 questions. Some...\n
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\nEvidence of Evolution\n

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\nWhat an impression fossils make! In this activity, aspiring paleontologists view fossils and construct a timeline to further understand how the lack of natural adaptation caused historical organisms to become extinct. While they...\n
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\nWhat Do You Know About PaleontOLogy?\n

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\nBelieve it or not, some dinosaurs are not extinct. Discover this and other interesting facts about dinosaurs in a 10-question online quiz. As individuals answer questions, the resource provides them with feedback and additional facts...\n
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\n\"Habitat\n\n
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\nHabitat Destruction\n

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\nWhat happens when an animal becomes endangered or extinct? Explore the ways that human influence throughout the environment has threatened the existence of other species with a reading passage. After reading the paragraphs, kids answer...\n
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\nWhy Sharks?\n

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\nSharks have survived every major mass extinction in the history of the earth. Although the shark has had a good run, human interference threatens the survival of these formidable creatures. A video lesson explores creatures of the deep,...\n
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\nWhen the Synapsids Struck Back\n

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\nAs environments change so must their inhabitants, or extinction will prevail. An in-depth look at the evolution of the synapsids shows how one group overcame environmental changes and survived. The video lesson from the PBS Eon series...\n
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\nAround the World with DNA\n

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\nDNA analysis could be what saves some animals from extinction. An interactive lesson shows learners how DNA information proves variation among animals of the same species and how stakeholders use that information to make decisions. Easy...\n
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\nWhere Are The Dinosaurs?\n

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\nStudents examine the concept of extinction in relationship to the dinosaurs. In this elementary science lesson students become familiar with dinosaurs and that they are extinct. Students differentiate between different types of dinosaurs.\n
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\nWhere are the Dinosaurs?\n

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\nStudents construct their own diorama based on the life of a dinosaur. In this dinosaur lesson, students create models of dinosaurs and dinosaurs' eggs to explore the life cycle of this extinct species.\n
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\nDinosaurs 1: Where Are the Dinosaurs?\n

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\nStudents explore the time of the dinosaurs. In this extinction lesson, students watch a video clip about different dinosaurs and are asked about what they observed. Students talk about how dinosaurs hatched from eggs and compare that...\n
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\nWhere Are the Dinosaurs?\n

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\nStudents view videos and websites and create finger puppets and hatchable eggs. For this dinosaur lesson, students view video clips and a website to introduce the dinosaurs. They do a finger puppet play and create hatchable dinosaur eggs.\n
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\nCelebrate Endangered Species Day at Your School\n

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\nLearn how your school can join numerous conservation organizations in celebrating Endangered Species Day on May 17th.\n
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\nKiller Bees\n

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\nLearn about the killer bees in Central America's rainforests in this fantastic video. It discusses why these native honey bees are in danger and why it is important to keep them safe!\n
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\nWhere Are the Dinosaurs?\n

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\nStudents recognize that they haven't seen a dinosaur because they no longer exist. In this dinosaur activity, students view videos and understand what the dinosaur habitat was like. Students role play dinosaurs. Students explore dinosaur...\n
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\nEndangered Species and Extinction\n

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\nFourth graders explore endangered species and extinction. They discuss and write three reasons why it is important to save animals from becoming endangered or extinct. They discuss The Great Kapok Tree and write a letter discussing...\n
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