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Weather, Migrations, and Plants

For Teachers K - 5th
Young scholars research the effects of day-to-day weather on animal migrations, plant growth and other seasonal events. They consult maps, observe and record local conditions, keep journals and use their collected data check hypotheses.
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An Introduction to Dinosaurs

For Teachers K - 4th
Learners research to collect information about dinosaurs. In this dinosaurs lesson, students brainstorm what they know about dinosaurs and chart the information that are fats. Learners take a pretest about the topic and view a PowerPoint...
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Farm Animals

For Teachers 1st
First graders conduct research about farm animals and what it is like to live on a farm. They explore a variety of websites and complete an online WebQuest. They select a farm animal, and write a report about their animal's...
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The Great Kapok Tree

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students investigate the Rainforest.  In this Rainforest instructional activity, students read the book <i>The Great Kapok Tree</i> and discuss the various animals living in the Rainforest.  Students illustrate and write a...
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Adaptable Animals

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Pupils examine the types of adaptations that animals use to survive. They research the animals and report their findings to the class.
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Mother Nature's Laboratory

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students research how various plants and animals adapt over time to specific habitats and for specific purposes. Students produce a pictorial report on an example of an animal or plant's adaptation.
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Ocean Word and Picture Matching

For Students K - 2nd
Students draw a line from 6 ocean animal names to their matching ocean life pictures on the right of the worksheet. This matching worksheet allows young students to work on an important visual skill.
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Wildlife Along the Mississippi River

For Teachers K - 5th
Students create a class book about the wildlife that lives in and near the Mississippi River.
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ABCs of Endangered Species

For Teachers K - 8th
Students create an ABC Book of Endangered Animals that includes locator maps, "fast facts," and explanations about why those animals are endangered.
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Local River Life

For Teachers K - 12th
Students identify rivers in their county, state, or province, and research various kinds of animals and plants living in or near the rivers. They write short summaries about the animals and plant life, draw pictures, and compile...
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Interactive Journeys

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate environments and animals through the use of technology while on class field trips. The lesson is highly adaptable and can work with any field trip in many subject areas.
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Arctic Animals of Alaska

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore the natural history of arctic Alaska through lecture and discussion. They write poems and complete research papers about Arctic animals.
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Animals at the Zoo

For Teachers K - 5th
Pupils identify a variety of animals that can be found at the zoo and select one to conduct research on. In pairs they conduct Internet research, complete a graphic organizer chart, and create a two slide PowerPoint presentation.
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The Unknown Secrets of the Rain Forest

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore the rain forest and where they are located. Students examine why the rain forests are important and what is happening to them. They investigate the water cycle and life cycle of a frog. Students build a rain forest in...
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The Unknown Secrets of the Rain Forest

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students listen to the story "The Great Kapok" then discuss characteristics of the rain forest. They make several different types of rain forest animals from paper plates (ex. sloth, tigers, monkeys etc) and design costumes for a...
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Ocean Animals Word Scramble Worksheet

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this word scramble worksheet, students examine 8 pictures of common ocean animals with the name scrambled beneath. Students unscramble the words and write them on the lines.
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Swords, Arrows, and Eggs

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Pupils enjoy hands-on learning experiences. In this current events lesson, students may visit the Lulworth Castle, Roald Dahl Museum, Glasgow Science Centre, Salts Mill, or the Sherwood Forest online or in-person to discover details of...
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Taxonomy

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars work together to identify groups of endangered animals. Using a pamphlet, they group the pictures according to specific criteria and cut the pictures out and color them. They place the animals in the correct habitat and...
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Mapping the Village

For Teachers K - 12th
Learners measure, weigh, and document the amount of trash and garbage generated by the school for one day. They brainstorm solutions for trash in the area and assist with the school-wide recycle program.

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