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Autumn
Students examine the cycle of nutrients in a forest. They research the concepts of decomposing and recycling within a forest.
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Land Use
Students examine ecosystems that covered Illinois 200 years ago, investigate some living and non-living components of ecosystems, identify components of prairie system, create food webs, and observe human effects on environment. Lessons...
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No magic borders
Students discuss what they have heard about pollution. They explore the purposes and limitations of political boundaries and borders and identify some of the causes and effects of pollution.
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Gravitational Potential Energy
In this energy worksheet, students use the gravitational potential energy equation to solve for mass, height, or free-fall acceleration. This worksheet has 10 problems to solve.
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Work
In this work activity, students use the equation for work to solve for distance or force. This activity has 20 problems to solve.
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Any Day Can Be Earth Day
You can make the spirit of Earth Day last year round with these long-term projects.
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Texas Challenge
In this state facts worksheet, students explore the state of Texas. Students complete ten multiple choice questions involving facts about Texas.
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Texas Vocabulary
In this recognizing words about Texas worksheet, students use the word bank to match terms with their descriptions. Students match 10 answers.
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The Rain Forest
Students explain the basics of the tropical rain forest ecosystem. They list the four general layers of vegetation found in the tropical rain forest.
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Winter Survival
Students examine what animals need in order to survive. In this investigative lesson students play a "role" of an animal in winter.
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Ocean Animals vs. Humans
Young scholars use critical thinking skills to solve word problems using ratios that allow them to compare humans to ocean animals.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: With a Little Bread as Bait, Can You Make a Bird Migrate?
You might like to play in the autumn leaves and winter snow, but have you noticed that many birds don't like to stick around for the cold weather? And instead of the birds you're used to seeing in the warm months, your new feathered...
PBS
Idaho Ptv: Dialogue for Kids: Bird Migration
A collection of bird migration facts and links. Includes a reading list, a glossary, and links to teaching resources. While there are links to videos, they may no longer work.
Other
Encounters: Wild Explorer: Bird Migration
Why do birds migrate? Learn fascinating facts about migratory birds, in particular the 200 species that travel to Alaska for breeding season in the summer. Pictures and sounds by anthropologist, Richard Nelson.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Bird Banding in Canada
Learn about bird banding in Canada. Since 1923, Canada has had a bird banding program which enables it to gather data to help manage and conserve the country?s birds. Find out how birds are banded and who is responsible for this. Also,...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Birds
This site from Enchanted Learning can answer your questions about birds. What type of scientist studies birds? What is the fastest running bird? Which bird lays the largest birds' eggs? Come and find out the answer to these questions and...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Weather and Songbird Migration
Ornithologist Dr. David Aborn shares the secrets of weather and migration. Learn to read weather maps and predict when you will see songbirds traveling through your locale.
National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation: Global Warming and Water Fowl
Is your state bird migrating farther north to escape the effects of global warming? This comprehensive resource answers this question by state.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Oil and Bird Populations
After learning about the diversity of wildlife in the Gulf of Mexico, students focus on birds and their patterns of behavior. They then how an oil spill might affect migrating birds, and possible ways to help them in the event of an oil...
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Birds on the Move: Migration
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over bird migrations, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Birds
The Smithsonian National Zoological Park provides a detailed look at birds. Content includes a focus on the Zoo's bird house exhibit, as well as bird houses, flight cages, bird facts, bird information for kids, an FAQ section, a photo...
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Birds
This resource provides detailed information about birds, as well as several pictures.
PBS
Pbs: Champion Birds
The PBS video series "The Life of Birds" is accompanied with this site. There are articles about several aspects of birds and their behavior. This one chronicles the highest, fastest, and most extreme birds. There are lots of examples.