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Phases of the Moon

For Students 3rd - 6th
Circles, divided into halves, are arranged in a cycle for aspiring astronomers to color in according the phases of the moon. Next to each are lines on which they can write the name of the phase and boxes in which they can number the...
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Tropical Belt

For Teachers K - 4th Standards
Where in the world is the equator? Explore a world map with your class, coloring in oceans, continents, and rainforests while locating the three major lines of latitude: the equator, Tropic of Cancer, and Tropic of Capricorn. Discuss how...
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Composition of the Atom

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the structure of the atom and its composition. In this atom structure instructional activity, students find the area of cut out circles and drop pens into the circles. They count the number of marks in the circles...
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Layers Of The Earth

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Young scholars examine the layers of the earth and the basic composition and thickness of each. Using construction paper, each student models the layers of the earth.
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The Structure of the Periodic Table

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars investigate the periodic table, the structure of the atom and the subatomic particles. In this periodic table lesson plan, students complete 5 activities in order to better understand atoms and the periodic table. They use...
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Atomic Musical Chairs

For Teachers 5th - 8th
An engaging activity enlightens young chemists in this lesson on atomic structure. They play musical chairs through a series of concentric circles that represent electon orbitals. A laundry basket in the middle holds the protons and...
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LAYERS OF THE EARTH

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students use construction paper to model the layers of the earth.
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Life Cycles in Action - Flip Book

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students create a flip book to depict animal and plant life cycles. In this life cycle lesson, students discuss life cycles. Students receive a plant or animal and pictures of its life cycle. Students color the pictures and order...
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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Lab

For Students 7th
In this space science worksheet, 7th graders use the star circles given but the teacher to complete 14 short answer questions. They plot the stars on the graph.
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Chromatography Lab

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students discover the components of primary and secondary colors. In this physical science instructional activity, students create a set up in which water will separate a color into the component colors along a piece of filter...
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What's the Difference Between Concentration and Solubility?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss the difference between concentration and solubility as well as examine the difference in a hands-on activity. Using water and table salt, they experiment with solubility. They create different concentrations using water...
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From Caterpillar to Butterfly

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students read and discuss the book about the butterfly and create their own butterflies using liquid watercolors and pipe cleaners. They then create a butterfly development book, included in the lesson, and color the pictures using...
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Clouds of Changing Times

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Here is a wonderful lesson which has youngsters interview family and local elders about the seasonal history of their local area. They focus on climate change by asking questions about rainfall, temperature, the length of seasons, and...
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Bugs

For Teachers K - 6th
Students explore the wonders of bugs. In this bug lesson, students examine various types of bugs. Students make crafts, sing songs, discuss nutrition, and investigate different types of insects.
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Concentration vs. Solubility

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students investigate the concentrations of solutions and solubility. In this concentrations and solubility lesson plan, students compare solutions of talcum powder in water and salt in water to have a visual of solubility. They perform...
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Endangered Species Animal Masks

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students research endangered animals. In this animal science lesson, students visit suggested websites to learn more about endangered animals and create animal masks. Students need glue, cardstock, string and feathers to construct the...
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Food Chain

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students discuss what makes plants grow and who eats the plants. They are asked where do we get all of our energy? Students are asked to draw and label a picture of the sun in the center of the yellow strip of paper. They are explained...
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Night Hike

For Teachers 5th - Higher Ed
Pupils explore Upham Woods at night and investigate about the special adaptations of nocturnal animals. They identify three nocturnal animals and how they are adapted to the night. Students explain what night vision is and how it works.
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Environmental Mathematics

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders determine food that they would need to survive in the wild. They graph the best foods for their environments and rate the survivability rate for each member of their group.
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Classification and Identification

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students, 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...