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Make a Model of a Tree

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students identify the parts of a tree. In this tree biology lesson, students create a tree model using tree parts and drawing the roots. Students label each part of the tree and maintain a tree journal during this unit.
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What Are the Layers of the Rain Forest?

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students investigate the different levels of the rain forest by comparing it to an apartment.  In this ecology lesson plan, students practice using forest related vocabulary words and complete a vocabulary data sheet.  Students...
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Writing the Wind

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students make a windmill.  For this wind lesson, students learn background information about the windmill, complete an activity where they create a windmill, discuss using wind as a natural resource and brainstorm other inventions...
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Changing Landforms

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students investigate different types of landforms. In this landforms lesson plan, students explore landforms by participating in a WebQuest. Students research the reasons behind landforms changing and create a picture using KidPix.
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Where Am I - Navigation and Satellites

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore geography by completing a navigation activity in class. In this satellite positioning lesson, students define terms such as orbit, satellite, GPS and triangulation. Students view diagrams of the Earth's orbit and...
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Moon: NC Summer Tour Lesson 2007

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students investigate craters and marea. In this crater and marea lesson, students conduct an experiment to create craters. Students participate in a dance activity.
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Sunlight & Soil

For Students 3rd - 7th
In this soil condition worksheet, students record the soil and air temperature as well as the day length and cloud cover in a small outside area for two weeks. They complete 5 short answer questions and draw graphs of the data.
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The Water Cycle

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate water formations by conducting an experiment. In this water properties lesson, 3rd graders utilize pie tins, sponges and salt shakers to create an evaporation and saturation experiment. Students collaborate in...
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Lesson Plans for Winter

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Students participate in several winter-themed lessons. In this seasonal instructional activity, students study penguins and polar bears by animal masks for dramatic play. Additionally, students construct winter calendars and celebrate...
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Groundhog Day Challenge

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Groundhog Day instructional activity, students complete 10 multiple choice questions about Groundhog Day. Worksheet has no information about Groundhog Day, questions only. 
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Melts in Your Bag, Not in Your Hands

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students study how the sun transfers heat to the earth through radiation. They examine how animals absorb energy from the sun to warm their bodies by experiment with chocolate melting. They examine sun safety.
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Does Santa Claus use the Coriolis Force to Travel East?

For Teachers K - 9th
Students are given a visual demonstration of the Coriolis Force in the Northern Hemisphere. They are encouraged to find locations around the globe and try to predict what the weather circulation patterns might be like.
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A Funny Taste

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students participate in a demonstration that illustrates the relative amounts of salt in various bodies of water including the Dead Sea, Sallt Lake, Ocean water and distilled water. They taste and compare various mixtures.
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Weighing air

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this weighing air worksheet, students complete an experiment where they use balloons, string, a balance, a stick, and more in order to weigh air. Students also answer 7 questions.
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Keeping Paper Dry Under Water

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this keeping paper dry worksheet, learners follow directions on how to use cups, paper towels, and water to keep the paper dry even under water. Students also answer 4 questions.
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Squirting Bottles

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this squirting bottle worksheet, students observe what happens when water and air pressure are released through a hole in the bottle. Students answer 5 questions.
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Hot and Cold Air

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this hot and cold water worksheet, students use hot and cold water to experiment and see what happens when the two mix together. Students also answer 7 questions.
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Temperature and Color Experiment

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this temperature and color experiment worksheet, students follow the procedures to set up an experiment to measure the temperature of black and white paper in the sun.
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Make a thermometer

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this thermometer instructional activity, students make a thermometer out of a straw, juice bottle, food coloring and more. Students also answer 3 questions about it.
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Make a wind vane

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this wind vane activity, students follow directions to use a straw, index card, tape, and a pin to make a wind vane. Students follow 4 sets of directions.
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Evaporation

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this evaporation worksheet, students follow direction to complete an evaporation experiment with paint, water, and a paper towel. Students follow 5 directions and answer 3 questions.
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Dew and Frost

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this dew and frost activity, students complete an activity including water, ice cubes, rock salt and more to see the difference between dew and frost. Students also answer 3 questions.
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Precipitation Experiment

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this precipitation experiment, students follow the procedures to set up an experiment with hot and cold water in a jar, record their observations and write a conclusion.
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The Greenhouse Effect

For Students 2nd - 6th
In this greenhouse effect activity, students experiment with how the greenhouse effect affects the Earth's temperature by using thermometers, a plastic bag, cans, and water. Students also answer 4 questions.

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