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It All Began With a Bean

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners explore human anatomy by participating in hands-on activities. In this digestive system lesson, students read the book It All Began With a Bean and discuss the process of food digestion in our body. Learners utilize soda...
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Whose Parts Do I Have? (Wings and Things)

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students identify an animal and a body part and then matches a body part to a specific animal. This will assess their ability to sort organisms and objects into groups according to their parts and describe how the groups are formed and...
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Climate Types

For Students 6th - 8th
In this weather instructional activity, students identify the type of vegetation found in particular regions across the United States. Then they list the six groups of climates in the Köppen Classification System. Students also describe...
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Human Body Parts

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create body cutouts of themselves and label specific internal and external organs/parts that are covered in class in this exciting lesson on Human Anatomy. Digital cameras and pictures of various internal organs are required.
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Who Represents You? My Government in Pennsylvania Project

For Students 9th - 12th
For this representation in government worksheet students answer questions about who represents their state in each office and level of government.
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Know your Heart Parts and Functions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students put together a 3-D interactive "heart" puzzle and learn the names of heart parts.
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Wacky Wildlife World

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research organisms in the environment in Kentucky and create brochures for the local area wildlife reserves. Individuals create brochures that include information on habitat, body characteristics, scientific class, role...
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The Different Jobs of Cells

For Students 7th - 12th
In this cells learning exercise, students review different types of cells including their different functions and shapes. This learning exercise has 6 matching and 3 short answer questions.
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Cypress/Tupelo Swamps

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Pupils study the geologic history of terrain, soils, and drainage patterns. They recognize ecological processes that determine the dynamic nature of habitats. They investigate the influence of human activity on the landscape.
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Season's Greetings

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore Earth's seasons using an interactive website. In this earth science lesson, students watch video segments and explain Earth's seasonal milestones. They discuss the factors that causes seasonal changes.
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Fish Life Cycle

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Fish are no different when it comes to a living being's primary objective—to reproduce. They do differ, including from fish species to fish species, in their life cycles, survival tactics and reproductive strategies. After discussion of...
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Peeled Trees Tell The Story

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate the diversity of life that is found in Montana. They research some of the different interactions that organisms have with their environment. The lesson plan includes an extensive introduction for teacher information....
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The Basics:Life Science

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore concepts in life science using segments drawn from Discovery Channel. In this life science lesson, students participate in discussions about the food chain. Students create a poster to illustrate a predator and...
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The 35mm Camera Lesson

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the 35mm camera. They discuss and identify the various parts and characteristics of the 35 mm camera. Students examine the two aspects of a 35 mm camera that control the light.
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The Best Place in the United States to Live

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners, working in small groups, analyze information provided in U.S. maps to make a logical determination of the best place to live in the United States in regards to natural and human-made hazards. Then, working individually, they...
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Building a Circulation City

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students identify the different organ systems found throughout the human body. Using a model, they explain and draw the flow of blood and name the parts of the circulatory system. They create their own circulation city in which to show...
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The Three Worm Phyla

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the three worm phyla. In this classification lesson, 9th graders observe, compare and contrast the planarian, tapeworm, and fluke.
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Protection, Support, and Locomotion

For Students 6th - 8th
In this vertebrate skeleton worksheet, students will read a paragraph about the function of bones, muscles, and skin. Then students will complete 6 short answer questions.
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Complicated Machine

For Students 4th - 5th
In this human body as a complicated machine worksheet, students match descriptions of body parts with pictures. An answer key is given. 
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Science: About Your Body

For Teachers 1st
First graders examine body systems and demonstrate their competency in a quiz game show. Lessons cover the brain, heart, lungs, digestive system, muscles, and bones. Students , in teams, answer teacher-created questions in the game.
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The Amazing Starfish

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study starfish. In this biology lesson plan, students learn the simple but complex characteristics of an echinoderm.
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Respiratory and Circulatory Research Project

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students use the Internet and books to research the respiratory and circulatory systems. They also write a report on different diseases and present to the class.
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How Can Librarians Work To Eliminate Cultural Bias In The Organization Of Information?

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students explore the complexities of organizing information and to support librarians in developing strategies for reducing cultural bias. Students extend strategies to help raise solutions. Students list a variety of definitions on bias...
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The Water Detectives

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students collect water samples from designated sampling stations, and discuss water pollution. They analyze the water samples, record the data on a spreadsheet, and present the environmental water quality data to the class.