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Beautiful Bovine

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Looking for a fun and interactive way to explore bovine biology? Learners read a brief informational text (included for printing) before participating in several cross-curricular activities. First, grab their attention with a hilarious...
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Edible Rock Activity

For Students 6th - 12th
Who knew Snickers® could be used to teach science? Give your budding earth scientists a chance to explore the Law of Superposition, in addition to a well-earned snack.
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Arthropods

For Students 9th - 12th
In this arthropods worksheet, students review the characteristics of arthropods by choosing from 15 terms to fill in the blank of 10 statements.
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Candy Reaction

For Teachers 6th - 9th
In this triboluminescence worksheet, students use wint-o-green Lifesavers to observe a chemical reaction that gives off light. They break a lifesaver up with a hammer and make observations and they chew a lifesaver and make observations....
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Bloody Suckers

For Students 7th - 9th
In this blood sucking animals worksheet, students answer 20 questions about leeches, mosquitoes, Chepo bugs, and bats which all suck blood to transmit diseases or get nutrients.
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Insects

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders brainstorm and identify several types of common insects. They play bug bingo, building bugs and an insect tree, observing real insects in the classroom and examining some of the things insects make.
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Epidemic, Plague, and Infection

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Students recognize disease vectors (pathways) and risk factors for infectious diseases.
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Habitats and Adaptations

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students research and describe the habitat and adaptations of a reef animal. After the student is assigned a habitat, they design and draw a cresture adapted to eat each food and to live in each habitat.
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It's In The Chocolate Chips

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate which brand of chocolate chip cookies contains the most chocolate. They analyze and compare data using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. They communicate the results with Microsoft PowerPoint.
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How Long Until Dirt

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine the difference between composting and wasting food. They problem-solve what to do about leftovers after lunches so good food doesn't go to waste.They study food storage techniques that are environmentally friendly...
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Plants and Animals, Partners in Pollination

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students participate in multiple hands-on activities to explore reproduction and pollination. In groups, using a cotton swab and powder, students simulate being pollinators and plants. They name the parts of the flowers and the function...
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Bat Ecology

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students, through hands on games and activities, discover how bats live and how bats benefit ecosystems. They play a game designed to show them how echolocation works and another to show how mother bats locate their young through their...
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Classification, Keys, and Phylogenetci Trees

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students analyze relationships about animals and create a model of classifications based on both the similarities and the differences. They also discuss a dichotomous key before they create a cladograph using different types of candy.
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The Digestive And Urinary Systems

For Students 6th - 9th
In this digestive and urinary systems worksheet, students solve 4 puzzles or riddles, They complete anagrams, chose the odd one out and use clues to solve a digestive tract riddle.
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Make Words

For Teachers 5th - 8th
In this making words worksheet, students make at least thirty-six English words from the letter found in the word butterfly fish only.
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Make Words

For Teachers 5th - 8th
In this making words worksheet, students make as many English words as they can from the letters found in the word wildebeest.
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The Magic School Bus Dries Up

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners learn along with Ms. Frizzle's class. In this Magic School Bus lesson plan, students work in small groups to find out if foods they eat contain water.
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Spiders Build Giant Web in Texas Park

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students make predictions about a photograph of a humongous spider web, then read a news article about thousands of spiders that worked together to build it. In this biology and current events instructional activity, the teacher...
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Scientists Find 27 New Species in Caves

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students share their knowledge of creatures that live in caves, then read a news article about new cave animals that have been found in California. In this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion and...
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Pop Rock Chemistry

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this pop rock chemistry worksheet, students suck on pop rocks, they mix open pop rocks with water and they observe them on a paper towel with water. Students write down as many observations as they can and they write down as many...
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Just "Kid"ding Around: The Truth About Goats

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students examine goats, and read a book based on their history. In this animal lesson, students discover the history of the goat, and complete several activities based on the students' knowledge of the animal.
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Safety With animals

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners recognize that they need to take appropriate steps when approached by an unfamiliar animal.  In this dog lesson, students identify reasons not to approach an unfamiliar dog.  Learners learn the steps to take if a dog approaches...
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Are You an Ant?

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students investigate different insects in their backyard. In this insect lesson, students read the book Are You and Ant? and apply the reading to their backyards. Students create a list of animals that begin with the the letter A an make...
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Fish Behavior Bingo

For Students 1st - 4th
In this fish behavior worksheet, learners use a Bingo card to identify the illustrations of fish behavior. The Bingo card illustrates five fish behaviors with definitions on the bottom of the page. The fish behaviors include cleaning,...

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