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Introduction to Nutrition

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders take a closer look at the foods they eat and the nutritional value of each. This lesson helps them see why foods are grouped together the way they are and what types of nutrition are provided by these food groups. They...
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Dick Blick Art Materials

Matisse Prints du Soleil

For Teachers K - 12th
The sun provides the link between this art and science activity. Kids use sunlight (or light from an artificial source) to produce heliographic prints on fabric or paper.
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National Gallery of Canada

My First Print

For Teachers K - 3rd
Practice printmaking with a fun instructional activity. After observing images, class members use the listed materials, such as stamps and sponges, create their own prints. They experiment with layering, pressure, and paint colors.
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Water Cycle Project

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students complete a water cycle project. In this Earth science lesson, students use recycled objects from around their homes to illustrate the water cycle. Students illustrate evaporation, condensation, precipitation, saturation, ground...
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Sprouting Artwork

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars complete activities to study seeds sprouting and plant growth. In this plant science activity, students use mustard seeds and sponges to study the seed sprouting process. Young scholars observe their seeds for several days...
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Water Unit

For Teachers K
Students explore ways to conserve water. After discussing water, its uses, and importance, students perform an experiment to discover how much water can be used when using a sponge. After creating water artwork, students determine how...
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Mini Games

For Teachers K - 1st
Students play a series of mini games in order to learn basic concepts in science and math. In this data collection lesson, students weigh rice, count time, participate in a marble grab, look at big feet, participate in a sponge squeeze,...
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Biology Junction

Introduction to Animals Crossword Puzzle

For Students 9th - 12th
In this introduction to animals instructional activity, students complete a crossword puzzle with 47 questions on the types and characteristics of animals.
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The Water Cycle

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Pupils explore the water cycle.  In this water cycle activity, students experiment with a variety of activities to discover what happens during the water cycle.  Pupils create their own animated versions of the water cycle using...
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A Measure of Greatness

For Teachers K - 5th
Students participate in a variety of Olympic themed activities in order to measure their results. In this measurement lesson, students participate in cotton ball shot put, paper plate discuss throw, and other events to have fun while...
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Apple: Bare to Pick

For Teachers K - 4th
Students investigate the seasons of the apple tree. In tree seasons instructional activity, students use a sun model and a globe to study the tilt of the Earth to create the seasons. Students discuss the tilt and the seasons. Students...
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Weather Facts

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Learners study weather and weather measurement tools. In this weather lesson, students read and discuss weather myths and superstitions as well as weather terminology. Learners then work in groups to complete weather stations for wind,...
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Recipe For Recycling

For Students 4th - 6th
In this recycling activity worksheet, students follow a given "recipe" to make recycled paper using a blender, then create a picture, card or collage with the material.
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The Benthic Drugstore

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify at least three pharmacologically- active chemicals derived from marine invertebrates. They describe the disease-fighting action of at least three pharmacologically-active chemicals derived from marine invertebrates.
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Feeding Frenzy

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners examine, through experimentation and simulation, how insect mouthparts are adapted for particular food sources, discuss how various animals have adapted to survive, play Feeding Frenzy game, and complete activity sheets.
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Plant Systems

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Pupils examine plant systems. In this life science lesson, students explore leaf and root systems on paper in a terrarium that they design and construct.
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Discovering Forest Products

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners identify attributes of natural and manufactured wood products. In this forest products instructional activity, students perform independent research to find an article about forest use or forest products. They spread out samples...
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Easy as Pi

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars examine structural features.  In this life science lesson students complete an activity and quantify the impact of various modifications. 
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Geology Quiz- Common Rocks

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this earth science quiz worksheet, students attempt to guess the name of the rocks based on the descriptions that are given on the page. They determine the names of 10 rocks that are igneous or sedimentary, and check their work with...
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To Boldly Go Where No One Has Gone Before

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students study pictures of space vehicles and make their own space vehicle. In this space vehicle lesson, students study pictures of the vehicles and compare and contrast the pictures. Students classify the space crafts and then create...
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A Cup of Sound

For Teachers K - 9th
Students study sound and how it is created.  In this sound waves lesson students complete a lab activity that shows students the variables that affect sound. 
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Soil and Water

For Teachers 1st - 9th
Young scholars study soil and how particle and pore size affect water movement.  In this soil lesson students complete a lab activity to investigate pore saturation and sponge like behavior. 
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Clay Sculpture: Relationships

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners explore art history by conducting an in-class activity. In this sculpting instructional activity, students examine previously created art sculptures in a textbook. Learners utilize clay, sculpting tools and grey paper to create...
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Agriculture is a Cycle

For Teachers 1st - 5th Standards
What do a bicycle and the life cycle have in common? Cover this and more with the series of cross-curricular activities included in this plan. Learners do everything from making bracelets that represent the life cycle to checking out the...