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Become an Expert
Students practice their researching techniques by preparing a presentation with little notice. In this information research lesson plan, students utilize the Internet to research one of several subtopics concerning panthers. Students...
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Observation Hike
Students participate in an observational hike to study the natural surroundings. In this observational hike instructional activity, students hike through a state park and observe the plant and animal life. Students learn about...
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EVOLUTION OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
Students create a project using a provided "Evolution of Biotechnology Timeline". Students may pick from many different ideas in order to find a project that interests them. They examine how the use of biotechnology has increased with...
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Flowers Galore
Students examine the work of Georgia O'Keefe and observe the shapes and lines that make up a flower. They create a flower drawing or painting.
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The Motown Dynasty (1969-1980) Part 2
Students connect achievements of noted artists with their roles in the music industry. They identify many Black music industry leaders and their contributions with the Motown Sound.
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Using Literature to Introduce the Five Themes of Geography
Students listen to a read aloud of "If You Grew Up With Abraham Lincoln". Using the text, they identify examples of the five themes of geography and write them down. Using a map, they plot the places mentioned in the book and sort facts...
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Flowers Galore
Students create original works of art using their knowledge of Georgia O'Keeffe's artwork, flowers, pencils, crayons, and pastels in this K-6 Art lesson. The lesson includes Georgia O'Keeffe resource links and a recommended reading list.
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Connecting to the Poles through TEA E-Mail
Students explore the integral role of the remote polar regions within the global system. They answer the question: How will change in the ice sheets impact global sea level and climate? Students comprehend that the poles offer unique...
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Diversity of Mammals
In this mammals worksheet, students compare and contrast the three types of mammals: placental, marsupial, and monotreme. This worksheet has 4 short answer, 12 matching, and 8 fill in the blank questions.
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Using the Internet
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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Easter: Reading Comprehension
In this Easter comprehension activity, students read 5 short paragraphs about Easter, then answer a set of 8 multiple choice questions. Worksheet labeled ESL, but not exclusive.
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Beaver Succession Mural
Young scholars explore the concept of beaver pond succession. In this succession lesson, students discuss what succession is and how it works. Young scholars create a mural to present their understanding of this concept.
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Energetic Citizenship
Students analyze how to use less energy. For this energy conservation lesson, students discuss fluorescent and incandescent light bulbs and experiment to examine the energy of both sources using thermometers. Students complete the...
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Panther Scavenger Hunt
Students research a website to learn about the Florida panther. In this animal research instructional activity, students use the scavenger hunt directions to search a website about Florida panthers. Students also solve word puzzles...
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Aging of Trees
Learners examine tree rings to determine its age. In this tree ring lesson, students examine core tree samples, identify the tree rings, and then determine its age. Learners complete a worksheet, deciding which of the two core sample is...
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Natural Wonders of China And Japan
Students identify some of the attributes of China and Japan and compare and contrast the way Chinese, Japanese, and American artists represent nature in art. The lesson is for upper-elementary classrooms.
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The Egg and Symbolism with the Christian Easter
In this language arts and religion worksheet, students read an informative page about the symbolism of the egg in the Christian Easter. Students answer 6 questions. This page is from the UK.
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Geologic Time: Relative and Absolute Dating
Students investigate relative and absolute dating; determine the difference between the two dating systems; and apply this knowledge by creating a geologic timetable of their own.
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Dig Magazine Archeology Quiz #103
In this Dig Magazine archeology quiz, students answer 12 multiple choice questions complementing the May 2009 issue. Page contains answer and additional resources link.
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Into the Pond
Seventh graders use a pond to explore macroinvertebrates and other organisms. They use a dichotomous key to classify the organisms and maintain a journal recording their findings.
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Influential Scientists Spiral Puzzle
In this influential scientists worksheet, students use 8 clues given at the bottom of the page to complete a word puzzle. Worksheet contains links to additional activities.
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Planet/Constellation Mobile
Pupils, through small group discussion, identify and share a rationale for shapes and patterns in the construction of a mobile that represents the solar system that makes them think of the creation of our solar system.
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How Things Fly
Students observe photographs of selected twentieth-century aircraft at the National Air and Space Museum and note differences in the design of aircraft wings, fuselages, and engines.