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Elephants

For Students 4th - 6th
In this elephant worksheet, students read the nature website information regarding elephants and answer the 10 true/false questions.
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Worksheet 8: Which Word Doesn't Belong?

For Students 2nd - 4th
Students study 12 sets of 4 words and check the word or phrase in each set that does not belong with the other 3 words. These types of worksheets provide excellent practice for standardized tests.
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Types of Weathering

For Students 9th - 12th
In this weathering instructional activity, students compare the two types of weathering: mechanical and chemical. This instructional activity has 11 matching questions.
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The Ancient Maya

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore the culture of the Mayans through a variety of activities. In this lesson about Maya, students analyze pictures in books and on websites, produce scale models of Maya architecture, and create Maya mosaics. Students study...
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Observations (collecting data)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners observe and collect data about the earthworm. In this observation of an earthworm lesson plan, students use an earthworm to determine the effects of light and incline on the earthworm's behavior. They practice making...
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Climatographs

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this climatographs worksheet, students are given 3 sets of data of the rainfall and temperature for 3 different biomes. Students identify the types of biome for each and answer questions about each. They make 2 graphs to compare the...
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Giving Generously

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore philanthropy. For this service learning lesson, students read Runaway Rice Cake, identify the elements of the story, and make rice cakes to share with others.
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Pollution in the Air and the Water Pollution Solution

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore air pollution. In this ecology and air pollution lesson, students perform an experiment in which a Vaseline coated lid is placed inside and outside the classroom. Students make predictions and then record what they see...
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Biomes: The Threat of the Sea

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create posters to raise awareness about Global Warming as an immediate threat.  In this environmental lesson, students respond to the video Biomes: The Threat of the Sea by researching global warming and making posters to...
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Water Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this water worksheet, students explore the characteristics of water. Students are given fifteen vocabulary words and definitions which students are to match.
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Westward Expansion

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the Westward Expansion Movement of U.S. history. In this Westward movement lesson, students use primary and secondary source documents research personal accounts of those who travelled west during the era....
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Hunters and Gatherers

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders participate in mapping and other activities to understand why ancient civilizations developed as they did. In this ancient civilization instructional activity, 6th graders recognize that there were three important climate...
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Are You an Energy Efficient Consumer?

For Students 7th - 10th
In this energy consumption learning exercise, students use on line resources to explore the energy use by different countries around the world. Students compare the amount of light emitted by different countries and their carbon...
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Your Own El Nino

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners conduct an experiment.  In this El Nino lesson plan, students learn where El Nino storms come from, what they consist of and what effects they have.  Learners also complete an experiment where they create a miniature...
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El Niño

For Students 5th - 12th
In this weather worksheet students complete an interactive activity on El Ninos then answer a series of short answer questions on how they occur. 
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Biomes: the Threat of the Sea

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study global warming including its causes and effects.  In this creative lesson students make posters on global warming.   
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Food in Africa

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students examine the shortage of food in Africa. In this geography skills lesson, students consider how conflict and extreme situations may result in food shortages for some nations. Students analyze the provided photographs and videos...
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Breaking News English: Robert Mugabe and Hugo Chavez

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Robert Mugabe and Hugo Chavez activity, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion...
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A World of Myths

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read and write myths. In this world mythology lesson, students read and analyze myths from various cultures and then recognize their attributes as they write their own myths to explain natural phenomena.
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The Good Earth Quiz

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 14 multiple choice questions about Pearl Buck's The Good Earth. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Dark Days on the Prairie

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore U.S. geography by researching agriculture. For this dust bowl lesson, students complete a cause and effect worksheet based upon the dust bowls that covered a large portion of Oklahoma and Texas in the early 1900's....
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Taming the Wild Aurochs

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders read and discuss the domestication of animals in history. In this Aurochs reading lesson, 6th graders define vocabulary and list similarities and differences between wild and domesticated animals. Students complete an...
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Climate Change Effects on Organisms and Ecosystems: You are the Experts!

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders research about the effect of climate on different ecosystems. For this life science lesson, 7th graders present their research by creating a poster, infomercial, skit or song. They discuss how organisms adapt to climate...
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Does Global Warming Increase the Intensity of Atmospheric Natural Disasters?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study global warming by communicating the problem, process and solutions.  In this global lesson plan students use graphs, research and write a critical stance on natural disasters.

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