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Characteristics of Snakes and Turtles

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students examine the characteristics of snakes and turtles and compare/contrast reptiles with mammals. They watch a video, answer discussion questions, complete information charts, conduct Internet research, and create a habitat diorama.
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How Can We Make a Model of Lungs?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the function of the lungs and create a model of the lungs. Using a plastic cup, drinking straw, plastic bag, small balloon, and a rubber band, they follow step-by-step directions to construct simulated lungs. ...
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Reading: Expressions Using the Word "Cold"

For Students 5th - 6th
In this idiomatic expressions worksheet, students read a one page text that gives the meaning and origins of expressions using the word "cold" such as "cold fish", "cold shoulder" and "out in the cold". Students answer 5 matching...
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Invertebrates

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine invertebrates. In this animal classification instructional activity, students discuss invertebrates and bilateral symmetry. They discuss the importance of horse shoe crabs in medical science.
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Eutrophication Experiments

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Observe two different water samples and write down observations. Write a paragraph which predicts the relative amounts of nutrients, nitrates, and phosphates in the water samples. Compare water samples under a microscope.
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Investigating the Relationship of Mass to Volume

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore the relationship of mass to volume. In this physical science instructional activity, 3rd graders participate in an investigation with a several materials and measure the mass and volume using scientific tools....
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Ethics of Exploration

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine space exploration and its domination by governments as well as the fact that some private businesses want to explore space too. They investigate the ethical questions surrounding a space exploration through research and...
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SKIN CARE: ACNE

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the underlying causes, prevention, and treatment of acne.
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Computation: How can we use rice to solve problem questions?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders graph metric tons of rice produced by various countries.  In this graphing lesson, 4th graders follow problem solving steps to answer questions about rice nutrition and then graph the amount of rice produced by...
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Getting Up the Nerve

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine the basics of the nervous system through an interactive program. They discover how the brain is linked to muscle movement. They can test cells through the interactive program to see how it reacts to different...
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Nerve Cell Informercials

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars research the structure and function of the nervous system. They prepare a model or representation of neural transmission. Students create an infomercial about nerve cells.
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Photosynthesis: Using the Sun to Make Food

For Students 6th - 8th
In this photosynthesis worksheet, learners learn how plants use the sun to convert energy into food. They then answer 10 questions using the information they just read. The answers are on the last page.
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Breaking News English: Parkinson Disease

For Students 5th - 10th
For this Parkinson disease worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions,...
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Elephants

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this elephants interactive learning exercise, students read short passages of information about elephants before answering 10 multiple choice questions. They check their answers and start again if needed.
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Our Five Senses

For Teachers K
Students explore the five senses through hands-on and Internet activities.
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Personal Mummy Case

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers create a papier mâché mummy case covered with personal symbols from students' lives.

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