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Simple Machines: Levers

For Teachers K - 7th
Students discover the fundamentals and daily applications of simple machines. They practice basic engineering theory through their hands-on demonstrations of levers.
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Build a Paper Plane

For Teachers K - 12th
Students study the history of the paper plane.  For this design lesson students create several types of paper planes and determine if there is a difference in mean flight distances.
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Magnify It!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students view objects of various sizes from several viewing distances to discover that their visual field is limited. They record what they see and compare their observations with classmates. They conduct more structured experiments.
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Here Comes Winter!

For Teachers K - 1st
Students investigate winter behaviors in animals. They describe winter and write about the characteristics of the season by drawing and labeling a winter picture. Students then conduct research on a chosen animal and create a chart. ...
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RAINSTICKS

For Teachers K - 12th
Students create a rainstick from recycled materials and begin learning about the "nature" of the rainforest.
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Animal Bingo

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students discuss facts about animal habitats. In this animal lesson, students recall animal facts about habitats in an animal Bingo game. Teacher pieces and cards are already created and ready to print out.
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Hands-on with Wool

For Teachers K - 12th
Students understand how to spin wool. In this spinning wool lesson, students recognize how to ply and dye wool. Students understand that this is the process used years ago.
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Hatching Chickens

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students discover how chickens are hatched and cared for.  In this hands on lesson plan students get to watch baby chicks be hatched. They explore the chicks needs and how long they take to hatch. 
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Balloons

For Teachers K - 12th
Students explore the different types of balloons.  In this materials instructional activity students can complete several experiments including building their own hot air balloons, making balloon animals and experimenting with static...
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Simple Machines - Inclined Plane

For Teachers K - 8th
Students learn the fundamentals and daily applications of simple machines.
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Learning about air

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students read a book and have a class discussion about the air around them. In this air lesson plan, students learn about properties of air, and discuss other gases they have observed.
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Bug Hunt

For Teachers K
Students examine the different characteristics of bugs in their local area. They take characteristics of bugs they have observed and create their own new insect. They draw their new bug and share it with the class.
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Magnify It!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars explain that there are limits to what the eye can see and that a magnifying glass can help extend those limits. They examine an object with the magnifying glass and draw the size and shape of what they see as accurately as...
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Solid Waste and Our Natural Resources: Utilizing the Story THE LORAX

For Teachers K - 12th
Learners gain an introduction to our planet's solid waste problem and our personal responsibility in curbing and solving said problem through the use of Dr. Seuss' book, The Lorax. After hearing the book, class discussion follows.
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Egg Experiment

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Learners understand that people can appear different on the outside but still be similar on the inside after comparing a white egg to a brown egg. They then have a class discussion of how even though the eggs were different on the...
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Discovering Wind

For Teachers K
Students discuss what they think wind is before listening to Pat Hutchins, The Wind Blew. Next, the go on a wind walk outside to look for signs of wind using their senses. As they walk, they teacher scribes their observations. The next...
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Pollution Solution!

For Teachers K - 7th
Young scholars listen to the story "Clean Air, Dirty Air" by Lynne Patchett and discover the main types of pollution and how these affect their bodies. In this pollution lesson, students work in small groups to create a machine to...
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Pumpkin Patch

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars create a pumpkin art project that outlines the life cycle of a pumpkin in order to learn the growth process of this particular vegetable. In this pumpkin art lesson, students first review the life cycle of a pumpkin as a...
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Human or Natural?

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore nature by participating in a class lab activity. In this human vs. nature lesson plan, students examine a group of items in their classroom and discuss whether they were created naturally or have been altered or created...
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Dinosaurs-Eoraptor

For Teachers K - 5th
Students explore the Eoraptor. In this dinosaurs lesson, students read facts about the habitat and eating habits of the Eoraptor and illustrate a picture of the dinosaur.
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Learning About Magnets

For Teachers K
Students discuss which objects attract magnets and which ones will not. They work in small groups to to discuss the concept of magnets and why certain objects attract magnets and some don't and then they experiment with them.
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The Fog Won't Cloud Your Artist's Eye

For Teachers K - 3rd
Pupils examine art that shows some type of weather event. After watching two filmstrips on weather, they create a fog picture of themselves and read about lighting and thunder. They paint pictures in the style of five artists they have...
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Creating a Machine for Harvesting Timber

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore the types of machinery used in harvesting timber and create a new environmentally friendly harvesting machine. They draw a picture of their machine and write about what it does. They share work with classmates.
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LEGO Construction Basics-Axles and Wheels

For Teachers K - 4th
Students examine axles and wheels using LEGO materials. They investigate the uses of axles, gears, and wheels.

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