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We Are All In This Together

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners complete a variety of activities centering around insects. In this insects education lesson, students read People by Peter Spier and discuss the similarities and differences among people. Learners gather and explore materials...
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The Many Uses of Trees

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars list all the ways humans use trees and tree by products. In this activity students watch a video, discuss the impact trees have on humans, and research common products made from trees. The young scholars use their findings...
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Seed Dispersion of Strawberries and Dandelions

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students investigate how seeds are dispersed on land.  In this plant biology lesson, students use a dissecting microscope to study strawberry seeds and dandelion seeds, they draw what they see, then create a hypothesis on the seeds...
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What is the Rainforest?

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students investigate rainforests. In this rainforest lesson, students brainstorm on a KWL chart about what they already know about the rain forest. Students are shown pictures of the rain forest and describe what they see in the photos....
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Climate Change

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students discuss global warming. In this global warming lesson, students read an article about global warming and list five things they learned. Students work in small groups to compare what they wrote. Students illustrate one of the...
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Habitats of the World

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Learners discover that the Earth supports many different animal habitats. In this habitat lesson students research different habitats of the world. Learners show how the animals in their habitat are adapted.
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How Big is a Breath?

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students demonstrate how to use math skills to measure their lung capacity. In this human biology lesson, students use a clear plastic container, measuring cup and rubber balloons to demonstrate how the lungs work. Students estimate the...
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Soil is a Filter

For Teachers 1st - 9th
Students examine how to take the impurities out of eater.  For this exploratory lesson students complete an experiment on how to filter drinking water. 
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Insects!

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore the diet of insects. In this "insects" biology instructional activity, students take a nature walk and collect various natural materials they think may be eaten by insects. Students sort and classify these materials into...
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'O'opu Life Cycle

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars investigate the life cycle of the 'o'opu also known as Hawaiian gobies.  In this amphidromous living lesson, students discuss the reproductive cycle, create props and an obstacle course to demonstrate the importance...
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Fisheries Management in the Open Ocean

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners explore biology by researching fishing equipment. In this oceanography lesson plan, students discuss the impact of human technology on the fish population. Learners utilize marbles as a visual aide and complete fish population...
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What's a Resistor?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students determine what a resistor does as they construct parallel circuits. In this circuitry lesson plan, students experiment with batteries, alligator clips, a resistor and a three-way switch to find out what a resistor does. They...
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Animal Classification

For Teachers K - 5th
Students are introduced to the concept of classification as it relates to objects, information, and characteristics.  In this classification instructional activity, students research a variety of animals. Students study the...
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New Year's Resolution

For Teachers K - 12th
Students brainstorm ways they can reduce their energy consumption and then create New Year's Resolutions with their families to put these conservation plans into action.
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Water Magic

For Teachers K - 4th
Students conduct experiments with ice, water and steam to observe the water cycle. They discuss substances that water accumulates from the Earth as it moves through its cycle.
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Endangered Species - Can We Help Them Survive?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students, in groups, select an animal that has been identified as endangered and then identify its characteristics. They discuss why the animal has become endangered, evaluate adaptations for its survival and include an illustration.
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Skin and Sports

For Teachers 4th - 8th
The topic is protecting our own protective covering: the skin. In particular, the information deals with sweating as a means of temperature regulation and the need to wear clothing appropriate for allowing the process to occur. Learners...
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Exploring Learned and Innate Behavior

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Compare and contrast learned and innate behaviors between humans and primates. Your biology class members read articles and participate in discussions about the use of tools and communication methods. That's about it, you'll probably...
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Readings in Hudson River Natural History: Understanding Informational Text

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
After reading a series of informational articles regarding the Hudson River Estuary, the class will answer a series of comprehension questions. An answer key is provided but the articles and worksheets are not.
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Dirt: Making Dirty Water Clean!

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study soil and water.  In this water lesson students work in groups and use a filter to clean water. 
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Navajo Pottery

For Teachers 4th - 7th
In this Navajo pottery worksheet, students conduct an experiment using various samples of earthen material. Students are required to collect at least three samples of dirt. Students can make observations about the texture of the sample...
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Reviving Celery

For Teachers 4th
The classic in-class demonstration using celery dipped into water with food coloring is the highlight of this biology lesson plan. Young scientists discover that organisms are made up cells and have distinguishing characteristics. After...
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Animal Brochures

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders work in pairs to research an animal. They fill in an animal data form in order to become experts about the animal they choose. They use the listed criteria to design a six sided brochure that includes graphics of the...
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Desalination: Creating a Solar Still

For Teachers 4th - 6th
To better understand how solar power can aid in creating desalinated drinking water, the class creates a model still. They will build a model of a solar still, make observations, and discuss how the process works. While the idea behind...

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