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CyberHunt: Ahoy! Columbus

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Young scholars research Christopher Columbus. In this world history lesson, students complete a WebQuest by using suggested website links. Young scholars click on each link and answer questions about Columbus based upon the website.
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Using Commas for Clear Writing

For Students 5th - 6th
For this commas worksheet, students learn to use commas to help write more clearly. Students complete three exercises with commas.
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Science Surprises: Penguins

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 3 paragraph selection about penguins and then respond to 3 short answer questions.
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Seas Of Life

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners brainstorm examples of predator and prey that are featured in a video they watch.  In this investigative lesson plan students will research an animal from the video and explain if it is a predator or prey and how it helps...
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Mystery Mollusc

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the different regions of our oceans by researching the Internet.  For this oceanography lesson, students discover the different jobs related to ocean research and examine their roles by reading related...
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Ocean Animals - Different Worksheet

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this marine science worksheet, students view three groups of marine animals and circle the one that is different from the others.
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Go Fish!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are introduced to the culture of the Kumeyaay. Using their text, they discover how they used their native flora and fauna in San Diego. They participate in a matching game and examine the types of organisms who make their home...
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Food Web

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are able to define food web, and identify the interdependence of organisms within a system. They are able to describe how natural events and human activities can impact a food web.
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What Do We Know About Africa?

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore Africa, its geography and climate. After completing a KWL chart, 1st graders locate Africa on a globe and discuss how its location on the earth affects its climate. Using the Internet and a given fact sheet,...
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Algal Blooms

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this algal blooms worksheet, students order the stages of a red tide. They answer two short answer questions. Students define three terms relating to algal blooms.
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Our Country's Environment

For Students 4th - 5th
In this environment instructional activity, students complete a crossword puzzle using the word bank and definitions for terms about the land and its water.
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Echinoderms and Chordates

For Students 6th - 10th
In this biology worksheet, learners complete a crossword puzzle with 20 questions on echinoderms and chordates characteristics and features.
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Reach and Grab

For Teachers K
Students examine the different types of marine life and participate in an activity to show the many arms of an octopus.
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Your Favorite Wild Animal

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this research skills worksheet, students select a wild animal and then respond to 5 short answer questions regarding it. In addition, students draw a picture of it and define 6 habitat terms.
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Nature Quiz

For Students 5th - 10th
In this nature worksheet, students complete a short answer quiz about the natural occurrences in nature. Students complete 10 questions.
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Alien Invasion

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students research how alien species can change an ecosystem. In this coral reef lesson, students describe invasive species and site evidence how these species came to be invasive and what control measures are possible.
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Climate

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars study zoanthids. In this science and art lesson plan, students use line to create texture and how to use colors to create value. Young scholars share their beautiful mat zoanthids with the rest of the class.
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ESL Colors Activity

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this ESL colors worksheet, students watch a video titled "The Colors of the Earth," then choose the correct colors to describe pictures and the correct animals being described.
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Knowledge Quiz: Bacteria

For Students 4th - 7th
In this bacteria quiz worksheet, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions covering a variety of concepts related to bacteria. A reference web site is included for additional resources.
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California Biodiversity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine several maps of California exhibiting features such as precipitation, topography, and vegetation. They look for patterns that might be the source of or influence biodiversity in different regions. They pay...
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Worksheet 6: Vocabulary Review

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this vocabulary and reading skills worksheet, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions that require them to find synonyms.
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Hudson River Salt Front Activity

For Students 6th - 8th
In this Hudson River learning exercise, learners read a passage about the Hudson and salinity, they complete graph interpretation and questions and activities.
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Pollution Solution

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore the topic of oil pollution and how it affects the global ocean. They discuss oil spills in recent history and use problem solving skills to decide what strategies could be used to actually clean up an oil spill....
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General Shark Facts-Trivia Quiz

For Students 4th - 8th
In this online quiz learning exercise, students answer a set of trivia questions about general shark facts. Page has a link to submit answers for review.