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Dinosaurs 1: Where Are the Dinosaurs?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars explore dinosaurs. In this dinosaur identification instructional activity, students watch video clips for different dinosaurs from the Discovery Kids website. Young scholars discuss the clips with their teacher. Students...
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Magnificent Marsupials

For Teachers K - 1st
Students have the opportunity to explore the life cycle of a kangaroo, and the differences and similarities between mother and baby as growth occurs from birth to adulthood. They draw pictures of the mother and the joey and compare them.
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I Wear My Genes Inside Out: The Genetic Characteristics of Animals

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create mixed breed dogs using paper illustrations of various breeds. They label dogs created by students using the Genetics Center and discuss the aspects of genetics that affect the outcome of the various projects.
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How Do Organisms Vary?

For Teachers K - 8th
Learners study variation of organisms. They determine this variation arises from genetic and environmental causes.
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What Plants Need

For Teachers K
Students plant seeds in milk cartons, over the next two weeks, they watch the plants closely to see how they grow and change. They keep a photo journal to record the growth of the plant.
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Sorting

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners identify how objects can be sorted or classified for easy access. In this sorting activity, students will investigate how letters, numbers, and symbols are used in sorting and classifying.
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Looking After Our Pets

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore animal lifestyles by illustrating images. In this pet care lesson, students discuss their own pets and the conditions animals need to survive in both nature or a home. Students draw snakes and complete an activity sheet...
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Bats - Endangered Mammal

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars complete question sheet on Bats and research information using a list of websites provided by the teacher. They work with peers to complete a scavenger hunt worksheet about bats.
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How Animals Bond

For Teachers K - 2nd
In this animals lesson plan, students students write a description about a pet or animal that they know. They include details that would help someone who has never met their animal feel like they know it already. Artwork about their...
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The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science: 1 Ls3 1:plant and Animal Structures Parents and Offspring

For Teachers K - 1st
This NSTA vetted source includes resources to teach that young plants and animals are alike, but not exactly like, their parents. Included are assessment ideas, videos, examples, lesson plans, and photos of student work.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Who's Your Animal Parent?

For Teachers K - 1st
Do all animal babies look like their parents? Let's explore animal babies and find out the answer to this scientific question! Students will explore animal parents and animal babies through a matching game. Included in this lesson are...
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Find My Plankton Baby Picture

For Students K - 1st
By observing photos of plankton at different life stages, students can obtain information that will allow them to construct evidence-based accounts of how parents and offspring don't always look alike.

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