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Weather, Migrations, and Plants

For Teachers K - 5th
Students research the effects of day-to-day weather on animal migrations, plant growth and other seasonal events. They consult maps, observe and record local conditions, keep journals and use their collected data check hypotheses.
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Designing Local Studies

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students think about and identify significant aspects of local weather patterns by reflecting on their own observations. They design local weather studies by deciding which information to collect and how to collect and record it...
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Tempo Contrasts in partner Dances

For Teachers K - 8th
Students explore the differences in tempo through movement. In groups, students create an original dance phrase and illustrate both fast and slow movement. They share their observations and evaluate each dance according to originality...
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Seed Growth

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners develop an independent procedure to investigate the germination of two types of seeds. Students must construct data tables or charts to record observations and results, graph the data, and analyze the data.
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Barometer Investigation

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students construct a barometer to use in an experiment that they design to measure the air pressure on a daily basis. These observations of air pressure allow students to determine how weather is affected when a storm is approaching and...
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4 Part Color Study in Painter Classic

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use the Wacom tablet to demonstrate observational drawings, design principles, and color schemes. Students create four different images of a common art or graphics tool based on four color schemes and a different effect.
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Forces

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders review the meaning of Newton's 3rd Law and discuss the forces that are acting on a book setting on a table. They draw a diagram of the book on the table and use arrows to illustrate the direction the forces are acting.
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Dayna Lykins, Leanna Prater

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders compare and contrast gliding flight and true flight. They investigate the basic principles of aeronautics. The class participates in activities to observe lift and the effect of air. Students design and fly their own...
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Arthur's Teacher's Trouble

For Teachers 1st
First graders are working on a literature focus unit based on Arthur's Teacher Trouble. The purpose of this language arts lesson is to strengthen observation skills.The teacher will explain the project to the entire class and be...
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Let's Learn About Weather!

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students read several weather-related stories. They brainstorm weather words and use them as they make a weather booklet that includes pictures, a story of their own, and observations they make about the weather outside on that day.
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Life Cycle of the Butterfly

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students observe and analyze the life cycle and metamorphosis of the Painted Lady Butterfly. They write observation journal entries three times a week and summarize what they observed. Using KidPix computer software they create pictures...
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Wacky Water Critters

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students visit a local creek or stream. They collect water samples from the creek and observe and sort the "water critters" they find in the sample, observing smaller organisms under a microscope if necessary. They identify each organism...
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Photograph / Special Object Worksheet

For Students 6th - 9th
In this fieldwork application worksheet, students utilize a photo or object that they brought to class to study. Then they follow the directions on the worksheet and interview a classmate, using the 13 questions, about his or her photo...
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Preparing a Louisiana Meal -- A Cloze Activity

For Students 6th - 8th
In this Louisiana foodways worksheet, students give an accurate account of a meal preparation they observe in the classroom by filling in 39 blanks in an 8 paragraph account.
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School Yard Park/Ecosystem

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders observe and categorize different sections of a park and it's ecosystem. In this categorizing lesson plan, 5th graders collect different facets of nature from a nearby park (without disturbing the ecosystem). They map,...
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Capillary Action

For Students 4th - 8th
For this capillary action worksheet, students follow directions to see the ability of liquids being drawn up into small spaces using beakers, paper, rulers, food coloring and more. Students follow 8 sets of directions and write a...
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Coordinate Seating: Using a Coordinate System

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discover coordinate systems.  In this mapping lesson, 4th graders create a coordinate system for theater seating.  Students observe a video based on a theater's seating map.
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The Contest Between the Sun and the Wind

For Teachers K
Students investigate the relationship between the sun and wind.  In this reading comprehension lesson, students read the book The Contest Between the Sun and the Wind, and observe the effect of the Sun and wind on our planet....
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Positive and Negative Charge Using Balloons

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders observe and explain how balloons rubbed on a shirt create positive and negative charges. In this positive and negative charge lesson plan, 4th graders record their results and explain their findings.
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Applied Science - Science and Math Post-Lab

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners use scientific tools. In this Applied Science instructional activity, students investigate the use of scientific tools to enhance observation and discovery. Learners indicate how each tool assists scientific work.
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Science of Money

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students observe oxidation reaction in the lab using copper pennies. In this chemistry lesson, students examine a $1 dollar bill and record their observations. They explain how to identify counterfeit money using the iodine test.
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Reading and Using a Recipe

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed
Learners explore how to follow a simple recipe and explain directions to another person.
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The Earth is Tilted, What Does that Mean?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners examine the tilt in the Earth's revolution around the sun. Using that information, they draw a picture and label the indirect and direct rays of the sun. In groups, they answer discussion questions and complete an assessment...
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Sunlight and Plants

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students design and conduct an experiment to discover the role of direct sunlight on plants during germination and after germination. They plant corn and lima beans in small containers which they place in direct sunlight from a window...

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