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Living Corn Necklace

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore heredity and observable traits through experimentation. They view several different types of corn and record their observation of physical traits on a class chart. They create a corn necklace by sprouting dried...
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Water Molds (Oomycetes)

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore a group of fungus-like organisms; the Oomycetes, by baiting them from natural sources (water and soil) and observing them.
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Let's Catch Some Dirt From the Air

For Teachers K
Students create "catchers" that collect dirt particles from the air. They observe the particulate matter that is collected from the air and discuss the effects and causes of air pollution.
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Particulate Matter: How Dirty is the Air We Breathe?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders create a simple testing device and collect and observe the pollution in the air we breathe.
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Pecan Fingerprints

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate the traits that make them individuals. They study that natural items have traits that make them unique by looking at pecans. They make fingerprint animals which they use to design fingerprint cards.
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I Breathe What?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in an experiment in which they gather and examine particiles in the air. They place pollution detectors at different locations and identify problem areas. They discuss how engineers can use this type of information...
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Particulate Matter: How Dirty is the Air We Breathe?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders work together to collect air samples for testing. They determine the amount of pollution in the air in their community. They discuss their results to end the lesson.
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Air Pollution: Visible And Invisible

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders observe air pollution that is visible and invisible with experimentation. During the experiment the students collect data that needs analysis. The observations are recorded in the lab journal. The data also is represented...
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Motion and Gravity

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders make parachutes to learn about gravity and the science process. In this gravity instructional activity, 3rd graders create parachutes and observe their flight in air. Students discuss wind and gravity for the activity.

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