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Curated OER

Ecosystems

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
A critical look into the structure and function of ecosystems is here for young learners as a series of lessons and worksheet activities. Topics covered include land-based and marine ecosystems, connections to the water cycle, food...
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American Museum of Natural History

Make Your Own Weather Station

For Students 6th - 12th
Scholars build a weather station equipped with a wind vane, rain gauge, and barometer. Following an informative page about the weather, learners follow steps to build their pieces then turn into meteorologists to chart the weather they...
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University of Georgia

Land Biomes Project

For Teachers 6th - 10th Standards
Challenge scholars to research a biome and create a presentation for the producers of Survivor to choose their ecosystem for the next season's show. The materials include outlines, worksheets, and grading rubrics for individuals as well...
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Curated OER

A Message in a Bottle

For Teachers 7th - 12th
In this activity, students will create an imaginary tale of travel and adventure.
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BBC

Bbc Nature: Wildlife: Desert

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the fascinating world of the desert and discover what lives and grows there through videos, pictures, news, and external links. Listen to the various sounds happening in the desert.
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Texas A&M University

Ocean World: Icebergs

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses where these monstrous blocks of ice come from and how they are formed. Also provides links to an interactive quiz, real-time data, icebergs in the desert, and more.