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The Impact

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils see what inventors have to think about when making an invention.  In this inventions instructional activity students examine Thomas Edison and the light bulb and the history of inventions. 
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The Impact

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate the impact inventions have on society. In this technology lesson plan, students review the facts they learned about famous inventors and brainstorm an invention that can improve people's lives. Students use a graphic...
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The Impact

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students study inventions and the impact they have had on people.  In this investigative lesson students learn how inventions are created and take part in a design project that will allow them to solve problems. 
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The Impact

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate the impact inventions have on people. In this technology lesson plan, students explore inventions, such as the light bulb, and identify ways the invention impacted society. Students design a simple project that could...
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Amazing Desert Dwellers

For Teachers Pre-K - 4th
Students explore the many adaptations desert animals have made to survive in their challenging habitat. They use this information to invent new creatures well-suited for desert life.
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Look at those Leaves!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars observe leaves for patterns and similarities. In this science instructional activity, students sort through a pile of leaves to find patterns and take measurements. Young scholars make leaf rubbings to view the details of...
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Making Life Easier

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students use a chart of the six simple machines and become aware of how the machines improve our ability to meet the following needs: shelter, food, water, and transportation. Students use model cars to experiment with force. They divide...
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Celestial Characters

For Teachers K - 12th
Learners read myths and legends about celestial bodies, compare cultural perceptions of celestial personalities, represent "character" of sun, moon, clouds, or stars, and invent their own stories about their chosen celestial characters.
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What Is That Thing?

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Could your class identify an old-fashioned can opener? What about a rotary phone, or a VCR? Learners take a look at several gadgets and devices to infer the name and purpose of each item.
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Seein' Double, Seein' Double

For Teachers K - 2nd
By using the Internet, hands-on activities, video, and cooperative learning, pupils look into the conditions in which light casts shadows on objects. The instructional activity includes fabulous hands-on activities, art projects,...
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Very, Very, Simple Decorative Papers

For Teachers K - 6th
Elementary schoolers gather flowers, leaves, fiber, ribbons and newspapers to expand studenT awareness of their environment. They use these to make printmaking papers, cards, book covers, picture frames and photo mats. Beautiful results...
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Invent a Backscratcher from Everyday Materials

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the design process. They discuss why new products are made, examine backscratchers brought in from home and discuss why it is a useful device, and working with a partner draw and construct a backscratcher.
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Let's Get it Together! Reading to Learn

For Teachers K - 4th
Let’s learn about frogs! Young readers are led through “Freaky Frogs,” a non-fiction article. Teach learners how to edit an article so there are fewer details to sift through. After talking through the article, they learn the six steps...
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Monet's Magical Garden

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students study classic paintings by masters like Monet. In this art history lesson plan, students listen to the story Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert and sing flower songs with the rest of their class. Students examine the painting The...
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What Can You Make of It?

For Teachers K - 3rd
Young scholars investigate the various uses of a paper cup. For this scientific inquiry lesson, students investigate various ways to use a paper cup by identifying its characteristics. Young scholars sketch their discovery.
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Build a Better Pencil

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students develop awareness of constraints. In the early grades, children may be inclined to go with their first idea with little testing. Therefore, students should be encouraged to reflect on the practicality of their designs. However,...
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Caterpillar to Butterfly

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students draw the life cycle of a butterfly. In this life cycle lesson plan, students read about and discuss the life cycle and then draw what they have learned. 
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What can I do?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils identify feelings and explore positive ways to handle conflict.  In this mental health lesson students discuss feelings and how to constructively handle them.
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Fun With Adhesives

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students observe, measure, and record the properties in making objects stick together using science tools. In this science lesson plan, students explore with their senses while mixing flour and water. Additionally, students share their...
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Children's Literature Across the Curriculum Ideas-The Very Hungry Caterpillar

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. They complete a variety of cross-curricular activities surrounding the study of caterpillars. Included are reading, art, math, science, writing, social studies, and library...
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Mud Painting

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students invent mud mixtures to paint with. In this mud painting lesson, students experiment with different mixtures to develop the perfect mud paint. Students paint a picture.
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In the Mix

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students construct a water filter. In this engineering lesson, students discover how to construct a water filtration system. Students work in groups to sort tools by their properties. Students analyze and construct a water filtration...
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Discovering Flight

For Teachers K
Students discuss what wind can do such as cause a ball to roll, a book to open, water to move. They observe in the book, "Up, Up and Away!: the Sciene of Flight" things that fly and begin brainstoring things on paper that can fly. They...
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Biology In Elementary Schools

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students classify animals into six major animal groups and describe the characteristics of the animals found within each group.  In this living and non-living animals lesson, students observe a variety of animals, both living and...

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