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Apple: Bare to Pick

For Teachers K - 4th
Learners investigate the seasons of the apple tree. In tree seasons lesson, students use a sun model and a globe to study the tilt of the Earth to create the seasons. Learners discuss the tilt and the seasons. Students discuss...
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Comparing and Contrasting Polar and Temperate Seasons Visually

For Students 6th - 12th
For this seasons worksheet, students cut and paste 12 pictures into seasonal order. Students compare pictures from Massachusetts, Canada, and the Arctic Circle.
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Four Seasons - Internet Research

For Teachers K
Students review the four seasons and discuss what type of clothing they should wear in each season. They use the Internet to explore the weather during the different seasons.
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Let's Start Growing

For Teachers K - 5th
Students investigate how a tree grows from a seed. In this plant biology lesson, students use potting soil, tree seeds, and a paper cup to observe seeds growing into plants. Students record observations in their science journals.
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Botany

For Students 4th - 5th
In this botany worksheet, students read a 2 page article on botany, choose the multiple choice answer to 3 questions, determine if 3 statements are true of false and fill in the blanks in 5 facts about botany.
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Scales, Scutes, and Skins

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students identify the various adaptations of reptiles and amphibians. After distinguishing between reptiles and amphibians, students discuss the ways in which their adaptations aid in their survival. They participate in a hands on...
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Forests of the World

For Students 6th - 10th
In this forests worksheet, students read a one page informational excerpt on different forests throughout the world. They then use what they learned to answer the 20 questions on the worksheet. The answers are on the last page of the...
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Cell Energy-Bubbling Plants

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discuss the process of photosynthesis in plants and that oxygen is produced as a by product. They observe underwater Elodea plants "breathing" in a hands-on activity. After setting up the experiment, they observe the...
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Hang Time

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use the equation to calculate the vertical distance an object fall during 1 second in 1/10 second increments. (The acceleration due to gravity on the Earth=a= 9.8 m/s2) Using a graphing calculator, students plot the path of a...
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Measuring Rainfall

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners investigate the amount of rain that falls in their area through the construction and monitoring of a rain gauge. The gauge is observed for one week, recordings are made, and observations described in a chart.
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Fire Safety Blackout Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this fire safety worksheet, students read the definitions for the fire safety words and then write the word. Students write words for 15 definitions.
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Fire Safety Vocabulary Maze

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this fire safety worksheet, students find a fire safety vocabulary word that matches with the definition in a maze. Students find 14 words.
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Fire Safety Spelling Worksheet

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this fire safety worksheet, students fill in the missing letters to fire safety vocabulary words that match up with their definitions. Students fill in missing letters for 15 words.
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Fire Safety Multiple Choice Definitions Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this fire safety worksheet, students choose the correct definition for the fire safety word. Students complete 15 multiple choice questions.
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Fire Safety-Multiple Choice Activity

For Students 4th - 6th
In this fire safety worksheet, students choose the correct word that matches a description given related to fire safety. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Fire Safety Quick Vocabulary Review Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this fire safety instructional activity, students write fire safety words that match the definitions that they read. Students write 15 fire safety vocabulary words.
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Observation Hike

For Teachers K - 12th
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...
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Predators and Prey

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explain how the food chain works. They contrast predators with prey and describe their function in nature. Students discuss how the food chain aids in keeping nature balanced. In small groups, they play a game that simulates the...
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Velocity and Acceleration

For Students 11th - 12th
In this velocity and acceleration worksheet, students determine the distance walked and the displacement of a person who walks 15 m west and 20 m east. Then they determine the resultant velocity of a bicyclist who rides 10 km/h west and...
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Fire Safety Vocabulary Fill Puzzle

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this fire safety instructional activity, students fill in a crossword by answering questions about fire safety. Students answer 15 questions and put the answers in the crossword.
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God's Creation

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore religion by analyzing the state of the country. In this American creation lesson, 2nd graders read that God created the world and therefore the United States and all of the beautiful things within the country....
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Ecosystems

For Students 6th - 12th
In this ecosystems worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle with 35 questions about the different types of ecosystems and organisms in them.
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Water Cycle Adventure

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students take an imaginary journey through the water cycle. In this water cycle lesson, students identify the various parts of the water cycle, listen while their teacher leads them on an imaginary journey through the water cycle, and...
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A Tree for all Seasons

For Teachers K
Students investigate seasons. In this environment lesson, students describe the four seasons by drawing an appropriate tree for each season.