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Where We Live

For Teachers K - 2nd
Who has the most? Young learners practice charting data using familiar information. They help fill out a classroom chart by recording the number of people, pets, televisions, etc. in their home. Guiding questions help them investigate...
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My New Science Classroom

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students explore their new science classroom.  In this classroom exploration lesson, students observe a floor plan drawing of their new science classroom through a PowerPoint presentation.  Students then get to have a hands on...
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Classroom Archaeology

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students, in groups, receive a box of artifacts. They record their findings and discuss what the items would have been used for. They come together at the end of the lesson to share their findings.
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Classroom Supplies

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
Challenge young mathematicians to buy classroom supplies by staying within the means of a $1,000 budget. The mathematical activity provides learners with the opportunity to decide what items from the supply list would benefit a class of...
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Measures

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Estimate and explore the length and weight of classroom items using standard measurement and scales. Students will work in groups to determine appropriate measuring tools, weigh or measure items, and record their results on a data chart....
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Measurements Around the Classroom

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders practice measuring items by examining classroom objects.  In this geometry activity, 3rd graders utilize measuring tools to find the weight, time, length or temperature of specific classroom items.  Students...
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A Taste of Our Classroom

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners explore their classroom tastes. In this lesson plan, students list the four tastes that the tongue can detect, map the individual areas of taste on the tongue, and demonstrate the ability to identify objects through the use of...
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Infusing Equity in the Classroom by Gender

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students investigate the idea of gender descrimination in the classroom. For this algebra lesson, students collect data in stereotyping, and gender bias in the classroom, school materials and activities. They graph and analyze their...
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Using the Carbon Cycle Interactive Game in the Classroom

For Teachers 4th - 9th
An online reading and interactive game bring the path of a carbon molecule to life for your earth science explorers! As an assessment, learners can map out or write about their experience in the carbon cycle. Thoroughly written...
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Learning Sequence Item: Mitosis and Meiosis

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Investigate the ins and outs of cell division with this comprehensive set of activities. Detailed instructions for six different activities and your choice of eight different creative assessments can be found within this resource. By...
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Picking Rusty Gold: Why Do People Buy and Sell Antiques?

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Your historical sleuths will work to research the in-depth history of chosen artifacts and will use their research to design a fictional advertisement for an early 20th century item.
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Making It Balance

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students listen to story, "The 100-Pound Problem," compare their weight with character in story, and weigh different classroom items using nonstandard units and standard units. They experiment with different items that can make scale...
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Investigation - What Does 1,000 Look Like?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders determine what 1,000 items look like. In this math investigation lesson, 2nd graders collect 1,000 items and determine the best way to count them by tens and hundreds. They can use stickers on notecards to count to 1,000....
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What is a Peaceful Classroom?

For Teachers K - 5th
Students discuss the topic of peace and community. They identify their own examples to support their own idea of peace. They create a list of items that would make their classroom a more peaceful place.
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DIY Sun Science

For Students K - 8th
Get an up-close-and personal look at the sun from the safety of your classroom with this fun science application. Offering numerous activities, images, and videos, the resource supports children of all ages as they learn about the sun.
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May the Magnetic Force Be with You

For Teachers 4th
Attraction and repulsive forces might seem mysterious to young learners. Have your classes experiment with these forces in the second installment of a 14-part unit on magnetism and electricity. Individuals test different...
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Weight Game

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Young scholars estimate and compare grapefruit weights. In this weight measurement and literacy activity, students listen to the story Nate's Big Hair and the Grapefruit in There, then estimate the weight of a grapefruit after holding...
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Investigating Brass Instruments and Pitch

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students observe the sounds of different brass instruments in order to understand how to create different pitches. In this musical instructional activity, students create a "brass" instrument from everyday household objects. The students...
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Wilderness Classroom

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students visit an online website to complete animal and plant science activities. In this online education lesson, students visit the Wilderness Classroom website and follow the instructions and plans to learn about the science lessons...
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Classroom Trash Audit

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students investigate solid waste. In this environmental lesson, students collect their own garbage for a day and analyze the weight and the percentage of recyclable items in their trash.
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American Flag History

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Young historians explore US culture by investigating the US flag. They will use their textbooks, prior knowledge, and sources provided by the teacher to research the history of the American flag. They will design and create a trading...
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Eco-Healthy Lunch

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students plan healthy lunches and how to dispose of their lunch waste. In this pre-field trip lesson, students and teachers plan healthy, nutritious lunches to bring on a field trip. They also discuss how to sort their garbage into the...
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Classroom Composting

For Teachers K - 6th
Students discover the benefits of composting. They identify the steps of decomposition as well. They are read a book and discuss what items decompose.
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Creative Classroom Creatures

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are introduced to the five kingdoms and discover why there is a need for a classification system. Using the internet, they examine how scientific names are created and practice putting animals into their correct classification....

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