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Geography of the United States

For Teachers 9th
Students examine the population growth of the United States.  In this Geography lesson, students construct a map of the fifty states.  Students create a graph of the population of the USA. 
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Reading Comprehension Quiz

For Students 4th - 5th
In this reading comprehension quiz worksheet, students read 3 different selections, then answer a set of multiple choice questions for each. Answers can be submitted and scored on line.
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Earth Pockets

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students identify the Earth's natural resources. In this Earth science lesson, students read the book The Great Kapok Tree and discuss types of natural resources. Students use categories such as wood, paper, and trees and list items that...
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Catches and landed value of fish

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers analyze data.  In this secondary mathematics lesson, students read and retrieve data from a statistical table on the Canadian fishing industry.  High schoolers interpret and describe data in mathematical terms...
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Observing Sea Ice

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students study and observe types of sea ice found in Alaska. In this sea ice lesson, students use the student network for observing weather to study the different types of sea ice. Students study sea ice depicted in Alaskan art.
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Salinity Experiment

For Students 5th - 6th
In this salinity experiment worksheet, students follow the procedures to set up an experiment about how salinity affects the weight of water.
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Canine Companions: Good or Bad? Proper Treatment of Dogs

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners explore the concept of proper canine treatment.  In this social skills lesson, students decide if the teacher's statement about treatment of dogs is good or bad.  Learners then play games to show their new knowledge of...
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Water Quality and Pollution Web Quest

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore how water is a limited resource, where it comes from, how it can become polluted and how it is used.  In this water quality instructional activity young scholars search the web to answer given questions and prepare...
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Adaptations-What a Concept

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars study the pink river dolphin and how it has adapted to its environment.  In this adaptations lesson students construct a map that represents certain relationships. 
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Distant Relatives

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars investigate observations between widely separated populations of anchialine cave fauna.  In this biogeography lesson students discuss theories that could explain the given observations. 
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The Robot Explorer

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students design a robotic vehicle to explore underwater caves. In this robot technology lesson, students brainstorm, research, and report about a robotic vehicle design capable of sensing objects and taking appropriate actions to avoid...
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Beaches Trivia

For Students 4th - 8th
In this beaches worksheet, students complete sentences about the beach and land around it. Students complete 2 pages of sentences.
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Regions of North America:The Chesapeake Bay

For Students 5th - 8th
In this Chesapeake Bay worksheet, students read a 1-page article about the region and then respond to 5 fill in the blank and 3 short answer questions.
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Overcoming Problems: John Smith

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this John Smith worksheet, students read a 1 1/2 page passage about the history of John Smith and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 7 questions.
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Where in Russia?

For Students 5th
In this problem solving worksheet, 5th graders read a short passage and use the given information.  Students solve for three problems showing all work and explaining the reasoning for how the problem was solved.
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Course vs. Coarse

For Students Higher Ed
In this English grammar worksheet, students understand the differences between the usage of the words "course" and "coarse." Students read the definition of each and the given examples before taking the online interactive...
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Waves Lesson Plan

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students demonstrate an understanding of tsunamis and possible causes.  In this investigative lesson students view a video and explore earthquakes and movement of tectonic plates. 
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Water Words Puzzle

For Students 5th - 8th
In this water worksheet, students fill in the blanks to a crossword puzzle having to do with water words. Students complete 25 blanks in the crossword.
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Wetland Inventory and Map Project

For Students 6th - 10th
In this wetlands inventory and map project worksheet, students do research on the wetlands and complete a map project about it. Students follow 6 sets of directions with Internet links.
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Disease and Nutrition

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students study disease and explore  how it can be avoided or treated with simple solutions.  In this investigative lesson students create a food chart for two weeks for themselves to track and be sure they are getting all the...
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GPS Navigation

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students search for clues given a map and a GPS. For this technology lesson, students solve a puzzle using the clues they gathered in the activity. They write a short reflection about the activity.
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Fire Triangle in the Forest

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate the physical properties of fire by creating storyboards.  In this elements lesson, students view a video clip of forest fires and identify the cause.  Students create large storyboards defining the three...
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Estuaries

For Teachers 4th - 8th
In this estuaries worksheet, students answer short answer questions about estuaries where they live. Students complete 9 short answer questions.
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Protist Crossword

For Students 6th - 12th
In this protist activity, students complete a crossword puzzle with 34 questions about the behaviour and different types of protists.

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