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Science Matters

Lotusland

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
It's time for a field trip! Scholars take their new-found knowledge of adaptations and seed dispersal on a field trip to a local botanical garden. They gain an up-close look at how ecological interdependence works in a distinct...
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Curated OER

Subtract Whole Numbers

For Students 4th - 5th
In this subtraction worksheet, students solve a total of 6 word problems related to exotic plants and botanical gardens that use subtraction of whole numbers.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Math Maven's Mysteries: The Case of the Incredible Shrinking Garden

For Students 7th
In these math word problem worksheets, 7th graders help solve the mystery about 'The Case of the Incredible Shrinking Garden.' Students find the new length and width measurements of the shrunken garden using the area of rectangle.
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PBS

Season Seeking

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
It's a time of change. A hands-on activity engages young scientists in a lesson highlighting the change of seasons. They brainstorm indicators of season changes in nature and then look for them. Next, they record observations in a field...
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Curated OER

London Quiz 1

For Students 9th - 12th
In this London worksheet, students answer short answer questions about the history and geography of London. Students complete 20 short answer questions.
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Curated OER

Practice Multiplying by 6, 7, and 8

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this multiplication practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to multiply by 6, 7, and 8.
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Curated OER

Distances on Coordinate Grids

For Students 5th
In this grid worksheet, 5th graders use a grid map with coordinate points to answer six questions regarding distance between locations.
Interactive
Curated OER

Biomes Internet Lesson

For Teachers 8th - 10th
In this biomes worksheet, young scholars use an on line source to complete a table of the Earth's biomes. Students include the types of plants in each biome, the types of animals, the climate and any details about the biomes. Young...
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Curated OER

Pollination Partners

For Students 6th - 8th
For this science worksheet, students look for the causes and effects of pollination through doing some arts and crafts projects that includes a collage.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Contractions

For Students 7th - 8th
In this contractions activity, learners review and discuss how to form contractions and write out the contraction found in sixteen sentences.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Subject-Verb Agreement - LEE & ELL

For Students 4th - 5th
In this ELL grammar worksheet, students enhance their understanding of subject and verb agreement by choosing the best verb form to complete each sentence.
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Other

Finca La Isla's Botanical Garden

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is part of the Web of "Talamanca Discovery", an organization that promotes ecotourism in Costa Rica. The page provides information about Finca la Isla's Botanical Garden, open to tourists.
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Missouri Botanical Garden

Missouri Botanical Garden: Freshwater Ecosystems

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the Missouri Botanical Garden, you can learn about the wide variety of plant and animal life in or around fresh water ecosystems. Click on the links to "wetlands," "Ponds and Lakes," or "Rivers and Streams" to view...
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Missouri Botanical Garden

Missouri Botanical Garden: Grassland Plants

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site from the Missouri Botanical Garden explores some commonly asked questions about the prairie and prairie plants.
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Other

Montreal Botanical Garden: First Nations Garden: First Peoples Legends

For Students 6th - 8th
The First Peoples of America have a rich and long history, much of it passed down through stories or legends, and involving animals and nature. 5 short legends, each from a different tribe, are told here.
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Norfolk Botanical Garden

Norfolk Botanical Garden: Teacher Resources: Animal: Foot Adaptations [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 6th
See if you can match an animal with its footprint. This article explains why animals' feet have individual adaptations.
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Missouri Botanical Garden

Missouri Botanical Garden: What's It Like Where You Live? (Oceans)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a wealth of information. You can click on shorelines, temperate oceans and tropical oceans. Each page contains links to even more information.
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Missouri Botanical Garden

Missouri Botanical Garden: Temperate Deciduous Forest Leaf Identification

For Students 9th - 10th
You identify deciduous trees by the shapes of their leaves. Link to complete tutorial on types of leaves.
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Missouri Botanical Garden

Missouri Botanical Garden: Tundra Plants

For Students 3rd - 8th
Visitors of this site will discover what plant life is found in the tundra and how they are able to survive the adverse weather conditions. Click on the yellow flower to start.
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Missouri Botanical Garden

Missouri Botanical Garden: Lakes and Ponds

For Students 3rd - 8th
This illustrated website features facts about lakes and ponds and their special place in geography, natural history, and as a biome.
Activity
The Franklin Institute

Missouri Botanical Garden: Ocean Facts

For Students 3rd - 8th
Click on all the links to find out many interesting facts about the ocean. Why is the ocean blue? Why is it salty? Where do most of the animals and plants live? Which ocean is the biggest? The deepest? How much of the Earth is covered by...
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Read Works

Read Works: Top Crops

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about rooftop gardens and the learning opportunities they provide. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

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