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Animals: Worms

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students research the physical characteristics of mealworms and tubefex.  In this worm lesson, students explore worms using a microscope.  Students search their environment for worms.
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Mini Beast Safari Record Sheet

For Students 4th - 8th
In this bugs and insects in their habitats worksheet, students hunt and locate worms, bugs, and other insects then record their findings to complete the chart.
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Measurement Word Problems

For Students 8th
In this measurement activity, 8th graders solve 10 different word problems that include illustrations to match. First, they determine how long ago the railway coaches started on the tracks in the US. Then, students determine the number...
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Algebra-Based Linear Motion Problems

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this motion learning exercise, students determine the distance traveled, the acceleration, and velocity of different objects. This learning exercise has 11 problems to solve.
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Invertebrates

For Students 9th - 12th
In this invertebrates instructional activity, students read about the characteristics of the different groups of invertebrates. Then students complete 10 multiple choice questions.
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Alaska the 'Poster State" For Climate Concerns

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students read an article on Alaska and its climate concerns.  In this research lesson students create a poster that contrasts Alaska then and now that pertains to climate change. 
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Insects Around Us

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students fill out worksheets about insects and how they are helpful to our world. In this insects lesson plan, students learn about flower parts and insects that pollinate them.
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Salmon Migration

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students examine how salmon find their way to their home stream during migration.  In this migration activity students see some of the different migratory challenges that salmon face and see how humans affect the migration by...
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Forest Ecology

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Learners examine the different plants and animals in British Columbia.  In this forest ecology lesson students explore how ecosystems work, classify animals and investigate food webs and chains. 
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Pond and Pond Organisms

For Teachers K - 7th
Students explore pond ecosystems.  In this pond organism activity, students will use pond water and a plastic bad in order to locate and identify freshwater organisms.  The activity is designed for younger grades, but...
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Comparisons

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this comparisons activity, students count the objects in the house and then compare them by using the words more, equal, and less. Students complete 2 problems.
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Adjectives

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this adjectives instructional activity, students circle the adjectives in sentences that describe underlined nouns, describe which one, describe how many, and more. Students complete 49 problems.
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Spelling List 5: Sight Words, Suffix "-able," and Academic Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this spelling list worksheet, students practice spelling words that are sight words, suffix -able, and vocabulary. Students practice spelling 21 words total.
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Is That Your offspring?

For Students 4th
In this animal worksheet, study the names of animal offspring.  Students complete 2 word searches finding the offspring vocabulary in one and the parent names in the other.
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Egyptian Scarab Lesson Plan

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars investigate and create an Egyptian scarab. In this Egyptian art instructional activity, students analyze and discuss the Egyptian scarab. Young scholars use Sculpey clay to create their own scarabs.
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Let's Talk About Spiders And Bugs!

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders study the differences between spiders and insects. They observe four different specimens in the classroom.
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Adopt-An-Insect Project

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers create a school-wide insect collection investigate the insect world. For this project, each grade level "adopts" specific orders of insects, collect specimens, create classroom collections, and complete related activities.
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Symbol Collage

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students recognize and compare symbols and their meanings on a mummy case with those in students' everyday lives.
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Meadow Study

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine insects they collect in a sweep nets. They identify as many of the insects as they can.
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Last Flight of Bomber 31

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students act as forensic scientists to help solve a long-standing missing persons case. They study nuclear DNA and mtDNA.
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Catch As Catch Can

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students capture and observe insects. Using provided netting, students design and create a butterfly net. They study many types of insects and their benefits. After identifying insects caught, students complete a graph. Students write...
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Mussel Movements

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners consider the impact of invasive species on local environments. In this ecology lesson, watch the video, Arizona Wildlife Views, which focuses on invasive species. Students develop vocabulary, relate to meaningful comprehension...
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Catch as Catch Can

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students investigate insects. In this insect analysis lesson, students catch insects using nets they make. They identify the insects they catch and create a chart to show the numbers and varieties. This lesson includes a vocabulary list...
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Hunting and Gathering in the African Rain Forest

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students demonstrate their knowledge of the Mbuti people hunting and gathering in the African rain forest by writing a story about a Mbuti hunting or gathering food.

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