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- 3rd - 5th
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Students construct two bell curves using two different yet related objects. For example, two kinds of Hershey's Kisses (plain and almond) or two kinds of dried beans (kidney and lima). Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students label parts of a dicotyledon seed by function as well as by proper names. They compare and contrast a dry bean versus a rehydrated bean, both lima and red kidney. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten
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Students prepare microclimates for growing lima bean seeds into plants. They care for the seedlings as they observe and document their growth. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students use a worksheet, dried beans and numeral cards to illustrate math problems with counters and number sentences. They use standard addition symbols to write number sentences. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students create a bean and seed mosaic focusing on Mexican culture. They develop an aesthetic value for others' work and a cultural sensitivity. They gain a greater awareness of the cultural significance of Cinco de Mayo. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 10th - 12th
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Students explore evolution. After watching a video on evolution, students perform a variety of experiments using beans which illustrate the concept of evolution. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 6th
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Students fill jars with dried beans and water, cover the jars, and wait to see what happens in this excellent Science experiment ideal for Earth Day (April 22nd). Emphasis is placed on discovering the reactions of seeds to water. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 4th
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Students read the story "anasi and the Pot of Beans." They participate in several activities surrounding the story. Comprehension questions are included in this lesson, along with open-ended/predictive questions. Science, Art, Cooking, and Creative Writing activities are included. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students explore the positive effects of beans. After a lecture and reading, they examine the health benefits of beans and become aware of its effect against heart disease. Students explore the amount of recommended fiber each day and identify methods to add beans to their diet. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten
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Students observe how solids absorb liquids. They place uncooked rice, dried beans, and uncooked pasta in oil, water, and vinegar to test for their absorbency for 24 hours or more. Afterwards, they sing about absorption to the tune of "When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again" from Carson-Dellosa's Hands-On Science Fair. Full Review »
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