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Animal Alphabet

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify animals with each letter of the alphabet. In groups, they create a PowerPoint presentation which shows the information they have collected about each one. Using all of this information, they create an animal...
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Influential Scientists Vocabulary Multiple Choice Worksheet

For Students 4th - 6th
In this science vocabulary worksheet, students read the names of science professionals. From three choices, students choose the correct definition for each word.
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America's Rain Forests Can It Be Real?

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students examine the attributes of unusual plants and animals before determining how they are adapted to specific habitat. They complete an associated worksheet. They make posters with information that they find during research sessions.
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Teaching Selected Poems from Jim Wayne Miller's the Brier Poems

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore the basic elements of poetry through Appalachian life poetry. In this poetry lesson, students read seven poems from Jim Wayne Miller's the Brier Poems and complete poetry analysis activities for each poem.
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Water Wonders

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore hydrology concepts. In this environment and biology lesson, students identify and describe macroinvertebrates using a variety of pictures and resources. Students observe and write about a classroom aquarium in which...
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Insects

For Teachers K
Students, through books, videos, and readings, explore characteristics of insects. In groups, they choose an insect to research. Students discover their insect's diet, how they move, and where they live. Afterwards, they use the facts...
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Japan: New Year's Day

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover how New Year's Day is celebrated in Japan. In groups, they create their own versions of Japanese kites using materials available to them in the classroom. They discover the signifigance of the kites to their culture and...
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Not Just For A Baby's Bottom

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the presence of talc in the geologic record. The different characteristics of talc is covered. The lesson includes background information for the teacher.
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Whales

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers compare and contrast the two types of whales. In this biology lesson, students research the characteristics of their assigned whale. They compile their findings in a folder.
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River Study

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study physical features of a local stream. They study how to identify water features on topographic maps.
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The Animal Kingdom

For Students 4th - 6th
In this animal kingdom activity, students read for information and determine comprehension. In this matching and fill in the blanks activity, students answer twelve questions.
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Is It Slimy? Does It Have Fur? Is It Really a Bird?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders identify the different types of vertebrate animals based upon their major characteristics, as they create collages in groups. Collages show pictures of vertebrate animals labeled with the appropriate structural...
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Unusual Coral Reef Animals

For Students 4th - 5th
In this science worksheet, students research an unusual coral reef animal. A list of 22 animals is provided to choose from or students may choose their own. After researching the animal, students illustrate the creature and write about...
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Classification and Identification

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Learners, after exploring and analyzing diagrammatic and taxonomic keys and their association to marine sciences, identify and classify objects and organisms based on visual attributes/characteristics. They research and create their own...
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Pets

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students participate in an after school program that promotes making decisions, getting along with others, decision-making, and being responsible. A pet survey is administered along with a variety of pet riddles with the students. They...
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Geography and World Music

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners are able to demonstrate the ability to identify, contrast and compare the music of different places and regions, and the ability to recognize music as a resource for information about places and regions.
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Introduction to Atoms

For Students 9th - 12th
In this atoms worksheet, learners answer four different sets of questions related to atoms (fill in the blank, multiple choice, word puzzle and true and false).
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Great Lakes at Stake

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore conservation of the Great Lakes. In this geography and ecology instructional activity, students identify the Great Lakes on a map and view a video depicting the history and importance of these lakes. Students work in...
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Bird Buffet

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate how birds use their beaks. In this agriculture lesson, 5th graders use tools to simulate how birds gather food with their beaks. They then draw conclusions about certain types of beaks and what types of food a...
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Get Ready, Get Set, Hibernate

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students match each body part or idea from a work bank about methods of animal adaptations for winter survival. They observe as the first one, food is covered with the whole class before completing the rest of the diagram. They discuss...
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Dynamic Wetlands

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students construct and observe a model of two different types of wetlands. In this wetlands lesson, students create a model of a wetland with constant drainage and a wetland that maintains a well-saturated soil. Students observe and...
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Aquaculture Science

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students research the different careers in aquaculture.  In this aquaculture instructional activity students complete activities that include a PowerPoint presentation. 
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Crawfish Farming

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students study crawfish and how to farm them.  In this crawfish lesson students examine how to establish a growing facility and how to reproduce crawfish. 
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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.