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Break an Egg
Students research antarctic wildlife and create a diorama and fact sheet to present their research to the class. They create an Antarctic explorer's journal.
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An "Eggs"traordinary Sculpture
Eighth graders identify and categorize different types of animals which lay eggs, use a five step method for viewing and interpreting a piece of artwork, and use an indirect method to find the mass of a large object.
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Investigating Animals in Water
Young scholars observe small animal activity. They identify local water animals and describe the habitats where water animals can be found. Students collect samples to observe in the classroom.
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ABC Animals
In this science worksheet, students match up eight pictures of animals to their names and then guess at the answers to eleven questions about animals.
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Life Cycles
Third graders investigate the stages of animal life cycles. They examine an egg and compare it to an inanimate object, read a booklet about the life cycle and define key vocabulary terms, and observe a mealworm. Students then design a...
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Isopod Behavior, of the Rolly Polly Lab
Students investigate the behavior of isopods. In this isopod lesson plan, students make observations of an isopod and sketch the pillbug. They study the orientation of the isopods in relation to moisture in a chamber they construct from...
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Guess Who?
Getting ready for a lesson on animal adaptations can be a lot of fun. Kindergartners will go on an egg hunt. Once they have collected all the eggs, they will open them up to reveal an image of an animal. Each pupil will act out...
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Hatching Chickens
Young scholars observe how chickens hatch. In this life cycles lesson, students read the book Hatching Eggs: A Step by Step Guide and use an incubator to hatch the eggs. Young scholars observe the chicks hatching and take care of the...
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Pollination Power
Students go out into the garden and observe pollinating animals through hand lenses. In this pollination lesson plan, students also discuss how animals carry seeds to create new plants elsewhere.
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Saturday Sancocho
Second graders identify the economic principles and processes that are helpful to producers and consumers when making good decisions. Students will read, comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate literary text as well as explain how...
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Animal Classification
Second graders identify characteristics of and group animals by the five categories of vertebrates.
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My Favorite Animal
Students research an animal of choice and create a project. In this animal science lesson, students choose an animal living in the International Peace Park to research. Students write a paper and create a project to present...
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Orienteering: Welcome to the Jungle
Students work together in groups to complete a treasure hunt. Using the school grounds, they search for pictures and stuffed animals of different species. They use a GPS to locate them and record which habitat they live. They calculate...
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A Sea Turtle Experience
Students observe live green sea turtles and use their imagination to form questions about the animals. They present these questions to their teacher. Students then complete the activity sheets highlighting sea turtle biology and...
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Where Are the Dinosaurs?
Students explore the concept of extinction by studying dinosaurs. In this extinction lesson, students watch dinosaur video clips or complete a puppet finger play about dinosaurs. Students may then complete a dinosaur diorama or a...
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Learners examine the extinction of dinosaurs. In this dinosaur lesson students create their own dinosaur eggs, get into groups and complete a diorama activity.
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Loggerhead Turtle Fun Facts
Students study loggerhead turtles and learn facts about reptiles. In this turtles lesson, students read information about loggerhead turtles and study their various sections and characteristics. Students then make their own sea turtle.
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Learn About Dinosaurs
Students read facts about dinosaurs and then participate in a variety of dinosaur activities. For this dinosaur lesson plan, students paint dinosaur eggs, play dinosaur bingo, and more.
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Pysanky: Not Just a Pretty Egg
Pupils examine the art of Pysanky. Using the Internet, they identify the cultural similarities and differences between the United States and the Ukraine. Using Pysanky's art, they discover the symbolism he used in his artwork and design...
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Animals
Second graders define and describe the characteristics of a mammal and a mammal's importance to man. They also describe the life cycle of a frog and compare and contrast a larva and an adult frog. Finally, 2nd graders study and explain...
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Classroom Animals and Pets - Insects and Co.- Walking Sticks
Students observe walking stick insects. They prepare a habitat for a walking stick. Students discuss the characteristics of these insects. They examine the parts of the body.
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Egg Carton Stories
Students create stories with better structure when they are able to focus on its characters, setting, and plot. Teacher creates settings, character, and problem cartons with information written on strips of paper.
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Animals: Chickens
Students use the Internet to discover information about chickens. They examine their diet, behavior and life cycle.
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Plants and Animals: Partners in Pollination
Students identify the plant parts and bee structures that are involved in pollination. They simulate pollination in a group activity and process the information.