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Dinosaur Skeletons

For Teachers K
Students investigate the anatomy of a dinosaur, describe its skeleton, and arrange pretend bones using toothpicks, popsicle sticks, tongue depressors, and a variety of wooden beads.
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Primary Source: Lucy

For Students 5th - 6th
In this primary source learning exercise, students read a selection about Lucy, a skeleton discovered in 1974, then complete a set of 4 document-based questions.
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Critical Reading: Intelligence Augmentation

For Students 6th - 10th
In this critical reading worksheet, students read a short passage regarding intelligence augmentation and then answer five questions based on the reading.
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The Earliest Primates

For Students 7th - 12th
In this early primate worksheet, students will read information about the fossil evidence of the earliest primates. Students will complete 3 short answer questions based on their reading.
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Marvelous Mammals Crossword

For Students 4th - 6th
In this mammals worksheet, students use clues given to complete a crossword puzzle of words associated with mammals. An answer key is included.
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Beaver Ecology

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Students explore the lives of bgeahvers. They identify the physical and behavioral adaptations that help beavers survive in their environment. Students compare and contrast how beavers influence the ecology of both forest and aquatic...
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Owl Pellets

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students utilize owl pellets to explain part of the natural food chain, and the skeletal system. They construct a rodent skeleton from the skeletal parts foundin the pellet.
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Activity: Bird Beak Buffet

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the functions of bird beaks. In this animal evolution lesson, students compare and contrast different types of bird beaks focusing on how the beaks are adapted to the foods the birds eat. Students record and graph their...
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All About the Brain

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students use eggs, cooking oil, foam balls and more to create a simulation of the brain and record what happens in each step. In this brain lesson plan, students learn about protecting the brain, the brain's ability to learn, and reflexes.
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Cultural Representation of Skeletons and Bones

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study cultures and beliefs about the final life cycle.  In this culture lesson students complete several activities on the origins of Halloween.
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Pause for Thought

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students discover the customs of Ramadan. In this Muslim beliefs lesson, students research the listed Web sites about the history of Ramadan, the evolution of calendars, and the separation of church and state.
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ESL: Journalism Article Comprehension

For Students 6th - 9th
In this ESL comprehension worksheet, students read a passage, then complete a variety of warm-up and pre/post reading activities. Homework suggestions are included.
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Dolphin Brains

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students listen to an interview with Lori Marino regarding the development of dolphin brains and read a summarizing text. They conduct further research and participate in class discussion.
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It's All About Me!

For Teachers 1st
Students study the five major body system in this unit. They examine how to keep themselves healthy.
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The Medium And The Message

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare and contrast Buddhist sculpture in varying materials through in-class discussions and small cooperative learning groups. This lesson includes possible lesson extensions.
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Martian Mummies

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Pupils participate in "Raiders of the Future", a role play about futuristic scientists sending a spaceship to Mars for research and exploration. They collect geological samples for analysis, discover the ruins of an ancient civilization...
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Exploring Ecology

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore the basics of ecology through numerous hands-on and relevant activities. They participate in an online food chain demonstration, which explores food web dynamics. They dissect owl pellets, examine the prey's bones, and...
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Make Sense of Nature

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students participate in this program that heightens their awareness and curiosity of nature as well as their sense of adventure and exploring new surroundings. They identify and choose an object from nature after exploring it with other...

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