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Let's Learn About Plants!

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Take your class on a nature walk around the school and have children assume the role of "Plant Hunter" as they go. The goal is to explore the different parts of a plant. They return to the classroom to discuss the parts that they saw and...
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Let's Grow Plants!

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students read and dramatize the stories "The Tiny Seed" and "The Carrot Seed" as an introduction to seeds and what they become. They work in small groups to plant their own seeds and over the span of a week (+ or -)students keep track of...
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Lesson #3 ~ Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Here is a six-page script for your biology, chemistry, or physics class to read out loud as a way of investigating nanoscience. This particular lesson is actually a continuation of "Lesson #2 - Nanoscience and Nanotechnology," written in...
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Desert Discoveries

Built for the Desert

For Teachers 3rd
The saguaro cactus has an amazing ability to survive in a harsh environment. Learners identify the many adaptations for desert life that the saguaro employs. They look at each part of the saguaro and determine what role it plays in the...
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Star Maps and iPads: Explore The World Above

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Use these helpful stargazing tips and tools to enjoy the night sky this summer.
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Sports

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students understand that elements of sport and/or physical exercise are important aspects of certain jobs. In this sports lesson plan, students discuss sport related careers, listen to speakers who have sport related careers, and...
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Breaking News English: Tom Cruise's Son Makes Movie Debut

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Tom Cruise's Son Makes Movie Debut," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Writing a Letter Using the Book "Mole's Hill"

For Teachers K
Students are read the book "Mole Hill" by their teacher. As a class, they identify whether statements are true or false based on the story. They also examine any problems or solutions mentioned and identify points to write a letter. ...
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Education Evaluation

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine their human right to an education.  In this American Law lesson, 11th graders evaluate how well the world is doing when it comes to providing a free, equal, quality education to our youth.  Students...
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I am a Proto-Chicken!

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students exercise their imaginations and use their writing and drawing skills to show what they have learned about Protoarchaeopteryx modesta, the proto-chicken. This is a creative project that is graded based upon originality and...
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Trucks on the Roadway

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Young scholars explore trucks. In this truck and road safety lesson, students identify different types of trucks and define traffic and truck vocabulary.  Young scholars manipulate toy trucks on a road floor mat.
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The Water Cycle

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students are introduced to the components and importance of the water cycle. They are shown how groundwater moves using a model. Students list 9 places on earth where water is found. They define the terms cycle and water cycle.
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Build-A-Horseshoe Crab

For Teachers K - 6th
Students discover many facts about horseshoe crabs. Students identify the main body parts of horseshoe crab. They explore the habits of the horseshoe crab and their importances to the ecosystem. Adaptations for younger students are...
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Adaptations: Fit For Survival

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars track species using the Journey North project. They examine the meaning of physical and behavioral adaptation, migration, and identify adaptations that help the species they track survive.
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Making Words

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders spell words and define homophone.  In this making words lesson, 3rd graders decipher words from letter strips in an effort to identify the "secret word". Students use a set of letters to spell different words. 
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Parts of a Plant- Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension

For Students 4th - 6th
In this parts of a plant non-fiction reading worksheet, students read 2 pages that describe the parts of a plant and their jobs. They answer 10 fill in the blank and 2 short answer questions based on the reading.
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Identifying Possible Effects

For Students 12th
In this Current Events worksheet, students study the Census. Students complete a graphic organizer on possible economic, social or environmetal effects of population change.
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Writing Newspaper Articles

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students write newspaper articles regarding their service learning experiences. In this writing skills lesson, students review the writing process skills to develop high-quality articles. Students write articles regarding the their acts...
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Canada

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine a variety of issues that affect the geography of Canada. In small groups they read a magazine article about a specific issue related to Canadian geography, answer discussion questions, and present a summary of their...
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The Rainbow Fish

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students listen to The Rainbow Fish and select the correct meaning of the story from three examples presented by the teacher. They use a paper sclae to write three descriptive words about themselves.
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Reading 2: Laughter Linked to Health, Happiness

For Students 5th - 8th
For this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a selection about laughter and then respond to 5 true or false questions.
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What do I Know About the World of Work

For Students 9th - 11th
In this world of work instructional activity, students complete a survy to determine their knowledge about jobs and careers in the real world.
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Tree Identification

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students are introduced to the characteristics of trees and different techniques to identify them. They distinguish between a deciduous and a coniferous tree. Students describe at least four characteristics used to identify trees. They...
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Business & Statistics: Final Exam

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
In this business and statistics worksheet, students read real-life business problems, arrange data, and identify the probability method best used to determine the answer. They identify the type of random sample, draw stem-and-leaf plots,...