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Relative Location

For Teachers 1st
First graders use landmarks to describe relative locations of a place. In this geography and mapping lesson plan, 1st graders draw picture maps of their bedrooms to show an object's location in relation to other objects. As an...
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Paint Property Experiments

For Teachers K - 7th
Learners identify various kinds of paints by using the scientific method.  In this solvents lesson students collect data and identify paint samples while working in teams.
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Let's Get Warm!

For Teachers K - 4th
Young scholars investigate various methods that animals use to warm up in cold weather. They also explore the science principals involved. They then identify a human parallel, discuss what we can learn from nature, and create multimedia...
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I love penguins!

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Learners listen to stories and view video about penguins. In this penguins instructional activity, students research penguins in groups and present a report using their choice of technology or artwork presentation.
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Geography of Our Environment

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Students explore geographical elements. In this geographical elements lesson, students create a map showing the geographical elements in their area. Students take pictures of these elements to glue to their map and present it to the class.
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My Community

For Teachers 1st
First graders design a Powerpoint presentation to reflect information about their community.  In this community lesson, 1st graders create slides to explain the weather, geography and other information about the city.
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Mysteries of the Past-An Artistic Expedition

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore expression in artwork. In this interdisciplinary lesson, students travel to ancient Egypt to examine abstract art of the Nile River valley through several hands-on activities.
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The Seasons

For Teachers K - 1st
Students identify seasonal changes. In this seasons lesson, students choose a tree on the playground to observe each season. Students record their observations throughout the year and create personal seasonal booklets.
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Diversity

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students work in groups to research and prepare an oral report about a region.  In this regions lesson plan, students find out about the geography, population, state capitals, and landmarks.  Students assign attributes to the...
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Calling All Owls

For Teachers K - Higher Ed
Students research various types of owls.  In this owls lesson, students observe owls and discuss their characteristics.  Students go to an owl habitat and listen for the call of an owl. Students read The Owl in the Shower and...
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Climate in Our Back Yard

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students construct a "A Year in Pennsylvania" poster on which they creatively describe at least three examples of how the climate they live in shapes their lives during every season of the year.
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Understanding Wind Direction And Making A Wind Vane

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students construct a wind vane while learning the functionality of its parts and the effects that wind has on the weather. They study the four directions and indicate them by looking at their wind vanes.
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Classifying Dog Breeds

For Teachers K - 5th
Students classify dog breeds. In this animal science instructional activity, students research various breeds of dogs on the Internet and classify breeds into small, medium, and large breeds. Students illustrate their classification...
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Addition: The Raindrop Game

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students play the Raindrop Game to reinforce math skills. In this addition and subtraction lesson, students explore the concept of more and less as they play a weather-themed card game.
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Food Systems Feed the World

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students discover how getting food from farm-to-fork involves several steps and many hands. In this interactive food chain lesson, students respond to a series of questions about food distribution then work collaboratively to create a...
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Cloud Watching

For Teachers K - 6th
Students analyze art as a cloud pattern activity. In this cloud and art lesson, students view April Gornik's painting The Back of the Storm and make connections between science and art. Students observe cloud patterns for one week and...
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Journal Writing

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students investigate the life of Martha Wayles Jefferson. In this American history lesson, students examine excerpts of the journals kept by Thomas Jefferson's wife. Students infer what life at Monticello may have been like....
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Water and Ice

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the physical properties of water.  In this water instructional activity, students observe, measure, and describe water as it changes state. There are 2 extensions for this instructional activity that one can access...
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Fun in the Sun

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars learn about safe summertime play and responsibility. In this Clifford-themed lesson plan, students read Clifford Keeps Cool, use a time line to discuss the story, and participate in a summertime picnic activity.
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Morning Activity

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First graders show appropriate ASL hand signs to answer questions for the morning meeting. They show the day of the week, the weather, and mode of transportation to school using signs. They copy the sign of the day and use name cards to...
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Our Ever Changing Earth

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First graders discover plate tectonics. They observe the forces of erosion. They observe the forces of weathering. They state three ways the earth changes. They record observations and make conclusions about their observations.
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Cultures Around the World

For Teachers K - 4th
Young scholars explore the concept of culture. In this culture instructional activity, students discuss how clothing, food, celebrations, holidays, and travel contribute to the formation and perpetuation of culture.
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Little Red Hen

For Teachers K - 3rd Standards
Pupils listen to a teacher reading of The Little Red Hen, identify the story elements and sequence them. They talk about different jobs associated with providing food and act out a play based on the story. Be aware that although several...
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What is Temperature?

For Teachers K - 5th
Students study the effects of temperature and air expansion. In this temperature lesson, students discuss temperature and participate in a role play of low energy and high energy molecules. Students then discuss their activity and...

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