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Classification
Second graders sort insects into groups by determining similar characteristics. They role play as Entomologists to sort insects.
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Clean Sweep
Students organize and conduct a cleanup of a local beach, lake, or stream. They keep track of the types and amounts picked up and analyze this information in the classroom.
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Collisions Lesson
Tenth graders explore the role that collisions and near collisions of galaxies play in determining the shape of galaxies. They model the collision of disk shaped and spherically shaped galaxies.
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It Takes All Kinds!
Pupils view video clips and observe similarities and differences between animals. They sort animals into groups for a zoo. They make a graph of their observations and review scientific classifications.
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Picture Tomorrow
Students discuss their plans for the future. they draw pictures of something from their future that they plan to do or be. They display their art work in the classroom.
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Where You Belong
Learners identify different groups to which they belong, and use counting techniques to take a census of their family and class.
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Plant and Animal Adaptations
Fourth graders identify behavioral and structural adaptations to plant and animal life. In this unit overview, 4th graders discuss the importance of variation and adaptation in a species survival. This is a unit overview and does not...
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Geometry in the Constellations: The ER-2
Pupils discuss reasons to record the location of stars. They view a picture of the night sky, and discuss constellations. Students complete a worksheet of the various shapes they see in the constellations.
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Weather Instruments
Learners research weather instruments. In this weather lesson, students use the Global Climate DVD and take notes on weather instruments. Learners answer multiple choice questions on a worksheet.
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Are You Thirsty: The Effects of Pollution on Drinking Water
Students discuss the different causes of water pollution. In this ecology lesson, students brainstorm ways to purify polluted water. They formulate their conclusion based on the results of the experiments.