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Monitoring Estuarine Water Quality

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners analyze water quality data from real data. In this environmental science lesson, students examine how salinity and dissolved oxygen affect the living organisms in the estuary. They interpret graphs to support or disprove a...
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The Loneliest Animals

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine the different species that are headed towards extinction.  In this animal population lesson students compare the causes of extinction, research an endangered species and present an oral report. 
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Giraffe Riff Raff

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students study the effects of wildlife conservation and relocation.  In this conservation lesson students view video on the preservation of the giraffe populations and discuss the impact that humans have had on them.
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Anatomy of a Virus

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
This PowerPoint summarizes details about the virus from the structure and reproduction methods to the different modes of infection.  Various viral diseases of animals and plants, viroids, prions and genetic origins of viruses are discussed.
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What Can We Learn from Artifacts?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine how artifacts are discovered and explore their significance as it pertains to gathering important information. In this artifacts lesson, students obtain knowledge about the way artifacts are excavated and examine an...
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Methods of Power- Hybrids

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students list the reasons why people chose hybrid cars over traditional cars. In this technology lesson plan, students create a poster describing how hybrid cars work. They discuss ways to save fuel and improve a car's efficiency.
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Autism – What Is It?

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students create a poster about expected development versus observed behavior of a child with autism. For this health lesson, students describe the signs of ASD. They read and analyze a simulated case study.
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Gone But Not Forgotten

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine animals and organisms that have become extinct and their similarities to living organisms.  In this extinction lesson plan students divide into groups and research extinct animals.
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Weather Lessons: Explore the Possibilities

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Looking to the sky isn't just for day dreamers.The weather is a fascinating way to explore science and history.
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Volcanoes: Death and Recovery

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students examine the aftermath of a volcano. In groups, they participate in activities focusing on the impact on plants and animals. To end the lesson, they discuss the positives to the environment after a volcanic eruption.
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Images of Science

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students discover that science is part of everyday life. For this science lesson, students create a science collage, draw a scientist, and write about science in the news.
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ME*Pro App

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
In this secondary mathematics lesson plan, learners investigate the uses and capabilities of a TI-89 application designed for mechanical engineering students. The app contains over 700 pieces of reference information and organized into...
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EE*Pro App

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Scholars investigate EE*Pro App. In this secondary mathematics lesson plan, let your class explore an all-inclusive App for electrical engineering students. The App is organized into analysis, equations, and references.
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SOS!

For Teachers K - 4th
Students examine natural and man-made threats to sea turtles. They create sea turtle mobiles while studying the range, environment, predators of and threats to sea turtles.
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Science Practice Questions

For Students 6th - 8th
For this science worksheet, students answer questions while having a dialogue with another student through e-mail. Together they look for the answers to them.
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Carbon Usage and Offsets on Putnam City Campuses and Area Businesses

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine carbon output. In this climate change lesson, students plan and complete an assessment of local businesses and schools based on the carbon output of their electrical usage.
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Phat Shredders and Phony Phorces: Snowboarding, Winter Sports, Olympics, Sport Safety, Science, Physics

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils study about the history, physical science, and safety issues involved in snowboarding.
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Habitat Preservation Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students demonstrate what happens when nature takes back land after humans have managed it. They find an area in the schoolyard, and mark it off with a boundary. Students build a simple fence with string and stakes. They put up a sign...
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Using the Internet

For Students 7th - 8th
In this using the internet worksheet, learners search several websites to review information about the heart, human senses, the solar system, and planets. Students also read information about the rock cycle and answer provided questions.
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Forest Grump

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider the definition of an ecosystem, its parts, and how these parts can be affected when the ecosystem is endangered. They examine dangers being faced by the Canadian boreal forest by reading "For Billions of Birds, an...
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Leapin' Lizards And Other Facts About Reptiles And Amphibians

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Pupils compare and contrast reptiles and amphibians. As a class, students discuss the yellow-spotted lizard mentioned in the novel Holes. Using internet resources, pupils research facts about reptiles and amphibians and document their...
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To Dig or Not to Dig: The Stadium Showdown

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Pupils examine an ethical public dilemma. For this cultural resource lesson, students role play to examine their personal beliefs regarding the protection of cultural resources. They evaluate possible actions they can take to protect...
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Rain Forest Rally

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study tropical and temperate rainforests.  In this rainforest lesson students complete a lab activity using the Internet. 
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Taking a Stand: Pros and Cons of Forest Fires

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore the pros and cons of forest fires. For this science lesson, students research the ecological implications of forest fires. Students record their findings in journals and compose a persuasive e-mail to government officials.