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Investigating Brass Instruments and Pitch

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students observe the sounds of different brass instruments in order to understand how to create different pitches. For this musical lesson, students create a "brass" instrument from everyday household objects. The students discuss the...
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Where Are the Dinosaurs?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars recognize that they haven't seen a dinosaur because they no longer exist. In this dinosaur instructional activity, students view videos and understand what the dinosaur habitat was like. Young scholars role play dinosaurs....
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Types of Energy

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this examples of energy worksheet, students complete the definitions to 9 different types of energy. Students write out an example of each type next to each definition.
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Owl Moon Teaching Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd Standards
Capture the engagement of young readers with this collection of activities based on Jane Yolen's book, Owl Moon. Following a shared reading of this children's story, the class explores the geography of the American Northeast, creates...
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Hero Or Zero?

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students investigate science and technology by reading a children's book.  In this reading comprehension lesson, students read the story Archibald Frisby and discuss the ways we use science and technology in everyday life.  Students...
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Outdoor Observation

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore Earth science by participating in a nature observation activity. In this four seasons lesson, 2nd graders identify the four seasons on Earth and the weather patterns they are known for. Students read several books...
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Animal Diversity

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore biology by completing science worksheets in class. In this animal anatomy instructional activity, students read the book The Adventures of Marco and Polo and identify the animals mentioned in it. Students examine a real...
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The Sun: An Introduction

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Young scholars write entries in their Science Journals as they explore the Sun.
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What Parts Are There to a Plant?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore botany by completing plant science worksheets. In this plant anatomy instructional activity, students examine real vegetables in class using magnifying glasses. Students identify the plants anatomy and complete...
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Sky 2: Shadows

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore space science by participating in a shadow experiment. In this sky observation lesson plan, students identify how the sun creates different sized shadows by moving across the horizon. Students utilize yard sticks,...
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Mixing Oil and Water

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students explore physical science by participating in a class experiment. In this chemistry lesson plan, students discuss what they predict will happen when cooking oil and water are blended together. Students utilize a plastic bottle,...
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Look at Those Seeds Grow!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore plant science by participating in a botany activity. In this seed growth lesson, students identify the necessary elements to ensure a plant grows well and prepare seeds for planting. Students plant their soaked seeds in...
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Look At Those Leaves!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore botany by researching plants in class. In this tree identification lesson, students examine a group of leaves and list the different characteristics before guessing what types of trees they came from. Students read about...
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Kaleidoscope

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students explore energy by creating a light project in class. In this kaleidoscope lesson plan, students discuss the properties of light and how mirrors can reflect the energy in different directions. Students view a diagram of light...
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Physical Changes to Matter

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Pupils explore matter by conducting an in-class experiment. They experiment with water's various forms by melting and freezing water, identifying its new shape. These observations are recorded to supplement later discussion. They also...
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Weather Adjectives

For Students 2nd - 4th
How would you describe that twisting, powerful, destructive, ferocious tornado? Have your scholars analyze a tornado using adjectives: students write six adjectives on a graphic organizer, and then use each in a sentence below. This...
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Pumpkin Science

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students investigate how plants grow by analyzing pumpkins. In this agricultural lesson, students read The Biggest Pumpkin Ever by Steven Kroll, and draw pictures of a pumpkin in each of its growing stages. Students measure and dissect...
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Exploring Human Traits

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students explore human behavior by participating in a class science game. In this human characteristics lesson, students identify different human traits that are passed down by each generation and the purpose each of them have. Students...
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Magnetism

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore physical science by participating in a class science activity. In this magnet attribute lesson, students define a list of scientific vocabulary terms associated with magnets and participate in hands on magnet activities....
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Mr. and Mrs. Cress Head

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students explore Earth science by completing a plant art project. In this botany lesson, students utilize tights and soil to create a furry, grassy puppet style animal from cress seeds. Students cut off the excess cress after several...
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Matter and Energy

For Teachers K - 5th
Students investigate the effects of air pressure on humans by utilizing the Internet.  In this physical science instructional activity, students research the Internet to discover altitude sickness and air pressure.  Students prepare...
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Animals

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students explore biology by participating in a science vocabulary activity. In this animal species lesson plan, students define a list of animal vocabulary terms as well as practice using them in sentences with the appropriate adjectives...
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Killer Whale

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this science and writing worksheet, students look at and color a picture of a killer whale. Ten lines are provided below for the students to write about the whale.
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How Does Your Garden Grow?

For Teachers K - 4th
Students discover gardening by documenting plants grown on school grounds.  In this botany instructional activity, students utilize digital cameras to capture images of plants on photo hikes which are turned into a slide show.  Students...

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