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Ani-mania

For Teachers K - 1st
Students view and discuss Robert Harris' farm landscapes and create their own mural out of wood. In groups, they discuss various issues affecting pets throughout the world and create a way to protest or celebrate the issue. They try to...
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Moving Pictures

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners review various pieces of artwork to determine the location and weather of the location portrayed. Using a Harris painting, they identify the sources of power and discuss solutions for using modern technology to solve any issues....
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Contentment

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students examine what brings contentment. They read and discuss a story about success and contentment. After singing a song, students discuss the values related to peace and complete worksheets. Students write values related to peace...
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Eat Your Sprouts Part I

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students will conduct a lab on the oxidation of an apple. The students will learn that the oxidation process can be halted when lemon juice is applied to the flesh of an apple because the lemon juice contains vitamin C, an antioxidant....
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Gwynns Falls

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars investigate the question: What is the impact of urban development and expansion on the health of a decidious forest ecosystem and humans? They examine the issue of land development by responding to a specific scenario and...
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South Dakota Quarter Lesson Plans

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Pupils research the history of the South Dakota quarter. Students study the rich history to South Dakota. Pupils share reasons why the South Dakota quarter was made the way it was made.
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Sound

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders study how sound is produced by vibrations and is transmitted through matter in all directions. They observe how sounds are produced and identify the ways in which sound travels.
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Endangered Species

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research the issue of species endangerment by exploring threatened animals, their habitats, and the environmental challenges associated with them. They explore the relationships between living things and their environment....
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Art & Culture Influence Each Other

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students compare and contrast the effects of culture upon the community and visa versa. In groups, students create Chumash style artwork and proportioned sculptures. They examine the perspective of the Renaissance Period and design...
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Great River Bend Adventure

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars use their imagination. They discuss the 4 C's of teamwork: Concentration, Communications, Coomperation, and Consideration. Students discuss the safety guidelines of the project. They complete a rope maze. The group walks...
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Shape Walk

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Young scholars take a field trip to a local park or beach to collect objects. They practice counting the objects and put them into categories according to type of shape like a cone, cylinder, etc... As an extension to the lesson students...
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Air Pollution: What Can You Do?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders read the book "Air Pollution" by Gary Lopez. They reflect on what causes air pollution and write about it in their journals, learning new vocabulary and using it each day.
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Researching Researchers

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders use accessible technology to explore active research projects currently taking place, choose a current research project to study and create a presentation using the information that they have gathered.
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All I Want for Christmas is a Nice, Clean Earth

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students observe properties of items, determine time it takes for organic/inorganic items to decompose, identify differences/similarities between decomposition, identify practical uses in litter/garbage control, & establish reasons...
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MAKE A STATEMENT!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students design and make their own bumper sticker with an environmental statement.
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Caterpillars - Page 3

For Teachers K - 6th
Learners explore patterns and how they repeat. They explore the different types of patterns (color, numbers, shapes, letters, etc.)