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Curated OER

Hula Hoop Habitats

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars explore migration. In this science lesson, students play a game in which they explore bird migration. Young scholars discuss the needs of birds and play a game in which they "migrate" in order to meet their needs.
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Curated OER

Waste Not Want Not

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students are introduced to the need to save natural resources. Through inquiry, hands-on activities, and problem solving, students increase their understanding of solid waste materials and the need to reduce, recycle, and reuse.
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Curated OER

So You Want To Travel To Namib

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research and plan a trip to the Namibian desert. They watch and discuss a video, develop a list of the harsh conditions while viewing the film, identify the precautions needed for traveling in the Namib environment, and write...
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Curated OER

Learning to Live Responsibly Within One's Personal Resources

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore survival techniques in the light of their own values and personal situations. The differences between needs and wants and how consumerism effects the environment forms the main focus of this three lessons unit.
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PPT
Curated OER

Green Plants

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Beginning botanists are introduced to the world of plants with this PowerPoint. Some of the information is most appropriate for primary learners, such as the needs of a plant. Some of the information, however, is more directed at...
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Omaha Zoo

Monitoring Amphibians

For Teachers 6th - 10th Standards
What sort of shoes do frogs wear? Open toad sandals. If your scholars want experience collecting field samples, this is the lesson for you. After learning the proper way to collect field samples, pupils catch amphibians to test for...
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Cornell University

Fibers, Dyes, and the Environment

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Nanofibers can be made through electrospinning or force spinning in order to reduce the negative impact on the environment. Pupils study the role of fibers and dye on the environment through a series of five hands-on activities. Then,...
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Curated OER

Plant Lifecycles

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students examine the life cycle of plants. In this plants lesson, students identify the various stages of plants and their parts. Students compare the life cycle of a plant with that of an animal. Activities suggested can be modified for...
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Horticultural Society of New York

Dress Up Your Salad

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Salad dressings use a variety of different ingredients, but it's important to have a healthy balance of greens to create a delicious mix. Young chefs examine five types of herbs including chives, basil, dill, parsley, and thyme to make a...
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Activity
Perkins School for the Blind

Design and Problem Solving

For Teachers 6th - 12th
What if you had a design problem you wanted to solve, but were unable to draw because you were unable to see? Teach your learners with visual impairments that they can use Wikki Stix®, a braille ruler, Legos®, and Constructo Straws to...
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Unit Plan
Intel

Help Wanted! Physicist

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Groups discover physics as they take an assigned scenario, perform research about different aspects of the subject matter, and present their findings to the class. From the presentations, learners must develop and support a point of view...
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Perkins School for the Blind

Polyatomic Ion Bingo

For Teachers 6th - 12th
If your class is learning about polyatomic ions and needs a fun way to study those chemicals, then a bingo game might be right up your alley. This bingo game is intended to boost memorization skills, specifically the names of tricky...
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Teach Engineering

Thinking Green!

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Encourage your class to solve local environmental issues. Groups brainstorm environmental issues that are affecting the community, choose one they want to solve, and design a product or service to solve their chosen issue. They then...
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K20 LEARN

Microbes and Manure = Biofuel

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Waste not, want not! Science scholars explore manure as an alternative energy source through reading and experimentation. Groups construct their own biofuel digesters and observe the process of methane production. The teacher's guide...
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Lesson Plan
New York State Education Department

TASC Transition Curriculum: Workshop 3

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Teachers turning into high schoolers? It's not Freaky Friday! It's a thoughtful workshop that teaches participants how to plan professional development for staff. Third in a 15-part series, the workshop provides a platform for the other...
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Curated OER

Survivor!

For Teachers K
Students, in groups, create a project to display examples and non-examples of basic needs. They answer what is needed for basic survival of all living things.
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Curated OER

Where is Agriculture?

For Teachers K
Students study agriculture. In this agriculture lesson, students investigate how agriculture helps to meet a family's needs. Students identify things in their home that began as agriculture.
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Curated OER

A Trip To the Animal Fair

For Teachers K - 5th
Young scholars share their experiences they have had with animals. Using photographs of their own pets, they create a booklet out of construction paper in which they identify the pets needs. They also compare and contrast what they...
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Curated OER

Observing Plants

For Teachers K - 1st
Students identify how plants affect the survival of a caterpillar and what plants need to survive. They plant three bean seeds in the three containers, placing two containers at a sunny window and the third one in a dark closet and label...
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Curated OER

Animal Book

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners explore habitats and the needs of living things. They research a selected animal. Students use KidPix and create a variety of animal riddles. They combine their riddles with those of classmates to create their animal books.
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Curated OER

Animal Habitats

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners research an animal and their habitat. In this animal habitat lesson, students observe a WebQuest that describes the different habitats: deserts, tundra, rainforest, forest, and ocean. They determine which habitat their animal...
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Curated OER

Learning About Animal Shelters for Earth Day

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Young scholars explore habitats. in this ecology and animal habitat lesson plan, students listen to the book A House is a House for Me by Mary Ann Hoberman. Young scholars discuss the basic needs of animals and go on a nature walk to...
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Printables
The New York Times

Laboratory Experiment

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
For any science class, learners can use this lab sheet to plan an experiment. It includes a space for the title, question, materials, setup, and procedure. If you want your class to complete this in typed form, you can provide the web...
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California Academy of Science

Optimal and Sustainable: Renewable Energy Revamp

For Teachers 6th - 10th Standards
More than 100 cities around the world have shifted from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Scholars investigate a city wanting to make this switch, but needs help determining how to make the shift. Groups consider all options,...

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