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Quick Concept Demonstrations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars research the nervous system. Demonstrations on how to pick up keyed information in text is shown daily and weekly. Reviewed for content is Nerve Impulse, Polarization and Depolarization and perception. A spreadsheet will...
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Indirectly Direct

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Student form and test hyptheses using indirect and direct observation. They launch marbles to determine the shape of a hidden object.
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Owl Pellets: A Fowl-Up, Chuck!

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students discover the world of owls as predators. After watching a video of owls hunting and eating, are introduced to owl pellets. Students dissect their own pellet and match the prey's bones to a bone diagram.
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Probably Pistachio

For Teachers 1st
First graders practice making logical predictions from information they are given.
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The Miracle Fish: Learning to Design an Experiment

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners develop procedures to explore the behavior of fish.  For this scientific experiment lesson students from a hypothesis, write a question, identify different variables and controls in their experiment. 
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Fruitvale Extension

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students determine sources and extent of ground water contaminate, apply mathematics to model in real world simulation, and use technology to present results.
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Snuggle Up To Pattern Blocks

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners view and discuss a video about the use of pattern block shapes to form pictures. They, in groups, form garden and quilt designs using pattern blocks and then decorate the room with their art.
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Baggie Science

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners observe and describe a chemical reaction. In this chemistry lesson plan, students record observations of the materials they will be using, then follow a written procedure to perform the experiment in a baggie and record their...
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Working for Water

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners examine the ways that government works to help improve aquatic habitats. In this water habitats lesson students view a video and plan a school restoration project. 
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Fraction Bead Necklaces

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore fractions of whole numbers as they make fraction bead necklaces.
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Reproductive System

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars view and discuss transparencies and worksheets of the male and female reproductive systems. They read the key vocabulary terms, complete a homework assignment, and label and identify the various reproductive parts.
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Sequencing

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders retell a story focusing on sequence. in this sequence lesson, 2nd graders read the story Carry Go Bring Come by Vyanne Samuels. They retell parts of the story and put them in the correct order. 
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Is It Hog Wash, or Not?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate pathogens that can be present in pork products and summarize the responsibilities of pork farmers in ensuring the safety of their products. They also investigate the affects of hog farming on the environment and...
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Let's Talk Trash

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students identify class and types of materials in our environment.  In this investigative lesson students work in groups to process information about what actions should be taken concerning solid waste.
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Water Cycle Boogie

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Pupils explore the water cycle. They learn the "Water Cycle Boogie." Students create hats to represent the different parts of the cycle and learn hand motions to go with the words of the song. Pupils practice singing the song and the...
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Synonymous Sharks

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students locate and read an Internet article on sharks. They write a summary of the article, and complete a Concept of Definition Map using information from the article.
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Overview of Cooperative Learning

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students identify the components of cooperative learning and plan a lesson using what they have learned.
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Zeros and Blackbirds

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders convert kilometers to miles and calculate the range that historical aircraft can travel. They choose destinations by distance that can be traveled without refueling.
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Who was Charles Darwin?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students trace major developments in the history of evolutionary science. They discuss the connections between major events in world history and major events in the development of evolutionary thought by creating timelines.
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Menu Mania

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the concept of estimating by watching a video, and discussing the strategies for estimation. They estimate the costs for various menu items, then calculate the exact amount spent.
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Hard Times

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers take part in a instructional activity that demonstrates a learning cycle and can be applied to the practice of teaching in general. They prepare for learning, agree on learning outcomes, receive new information, construct...