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Energy Flow in Ecosystems

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students, in groups, create a slide show about the ecosystem and answer critical thinking questions based on their research.
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Renewable vs. Non-Renewable Resources

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders identify renewable vs. non-renewable resources and comprehend why conservation of resources is important. They are asked what they think the words natural and resource mean. Pupils then put the words together to define...
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Comparing Two Turtles

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students compare and contrast the various observable features of two different turtles. in groups, they complete a visual analysis of the sea turtle and tortoise. Using their observations, they complete Venn Diagram of the observable...
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Invertebrates

For Students 9th - 12th
In this invertebrates worksheet, high schoolers read about the characteristics of the different groups of invertebrates. Then students complete 10 multiple choice questions.
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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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Water: A precious resource

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this water instructional activity, students watch a video on water, read a passage, complete sentences, write vocabulary words, and write a paragraph. Students complete 5 activities total.
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Microbes on My Mind

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars observe and read about microorganisms so that they can create an information book on microorganisms.
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Japanese Carp Kites/Children's Day

For Teachers K
Students listen to the story "A Carp for Kimiko" and discuss its lesson and theme. They design and create their own carp kite in celebration of Children's Day. They discuss gender discrimination and how that makes them feel.
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User-friendly rivers

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore and explain their connection to rivers through watersheds. They break into three groups. Each group needs: Blue enamel paint, Miniature objects to simulate a model river system, modeling clay, Tempera paint, Toothpicks...
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The Impact of Acid Rain and the Greenhouse Effect on the Environment

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study acid rain and complete several activities that show how it affects the environment. They role play members of the community involved in a major decision involving the protection of the environment.
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Japanese Carp Kites

For Teachers K
Students listen to the story A Carp for Kimiko and discuss its theme/instructional activity. Then they identify and are introduced to the Japanese holiday, Children's Day, formerly known as Boy's Day. Students also design and create...
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Characteristics of Arthropods

For Students 9th - 12th
For this arthropods worksheet, students will review arthropod exoskeletons, jointed appendages, molting, and types of respiratory structures. Students will also review arthropod senses, body systems, and reproduction. This worksheet has...
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Duck

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this ducks worksheet, students read information paragraphs about the habitat, reproduction, feeding and adaptation of ducks. Students study the photograph of the bird. There are no questions to answer here.
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Ecosystems: Give and Take

For Students 5th - 8th
In this river ecosystem worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer by writing in what the various organisms lists contribute and benefit in this river ecosystem.
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Corridor of Time Fieldtrip Worksheet and Explorers Heritage Center History Hunt

For Students 5th - 12th
For this Corridor of Time and Explorers Heritage Center worksheet, students respond to 29 short answer and fill in the blank questions regarding information presented in the North Dakota Heritage Center.
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Wetland in a Pan

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine wetlands and what the effects of destroying them will do.  In this wetland lesson students relate the importance of wetland functions to their own needs. 
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Earth Pockets

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students identify the Earth's natural resources. In this Earth science instructional activity, students read the book The Great Kapok Tree and discuss types of natural resources. Students use categories such as wood, paper, and trees and...
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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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Nowhere to Run

For Students 6th - 10th
In this environmental science worksheet, students explore the different climate change around the world and summarize them. They fill in the table provided.
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Knowledge Quiz

For Students 4th - 6th
In this oceans quiz worksheet, students complete a 10 question multiple choice quiz covering a variety of concepts related to the ocean.
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Water Quality Monitoring

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students comprehend the four parameters of water quality. They perform tests for salinity, dissolved oxygen, pH and clarity or turbidity. Students comprehend why scientists and environmental managers monitor water uality and aquatic...
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Salmon Life Cycle

For Students 4th - 5th
For this life cycle worksheet, students fill in the blanks with words about the life cycle of a salmon. Students complete 20 words about the life cycle.
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Salmon Run

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the life cycle of the Pacific salmon and the impact of humans on salmon migration. They watch a Powerpoint presentation, trace migration routes on satellite imagery, and complete mock calculations of salmon energy...