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Predators and Prey
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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Biodiversity in Sixth Grade
Sixth graders explore the nature of habitats on an ABC hike. In groups, they collect items that make up habitats including plants, feathers, and leaves among other materials. Students then classify and organize the collected materials...
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Knot a Challenge
Learners work together to learn cooperating skills and how to tie a knot. In this knot challenge, students work together to form a properly shaped knot.
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Frogs
Students read books, learn about the letter f, play with plastic toys, and more to do with frogs. In this frogs lesson plan, students also play a game of leap frog.
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Let's Learn About Energy Sources
Second graders identify at least four energy sources through sensory experiences.
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Summer Vocabulary
In this summer themed ESL activity, students will examine 20 summer themed vocabulary words and then match them with their definition.
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More Than a Campground
Fourth graders participate in a class disucssion on the term "habitat". The class brainstorms on what makes a national park special. In small groups, they research a a national park and create a mural depicting those factors that make...
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Many Uses of the Forest
First graders examine pictures of forest wildlife and identify different animals that live in the forest. They discuss resources the forest provides for human use and explore the concept that the forest is used by many at the same time.
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Color Your Summer
Students explore different artistic media and techniques used to capture, express, and share summer memories. They research art history and view video clips online to create a piece of online art.
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The Font of Funniness
Students research the work of a contemporary humorist by analyzing a variety of pieces of their work. They look at the work from a variety of media sources such as writing, videos, and broadcasts to decide how "American" the material is....
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The Quest for Independence
High schoolers explore how settlers created and cooked over open fires. In this home economics instructional activity, students will learn how to make a safe, open fire and will cook a meal over it.
Staten Island Children's Museum
Staten Island Children's Museum: Arty Camp at Home
Outdoor art activities for families to do together.
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Campatwater.org: Camp Atwater
This camp was founded in 1921 and is one of the oldest camps of its kind. It was designed to promote leadership skills. The camp is located in North Brookfield, MA. The camp offers a variety of sport activities along with environmental...
Staten Island Children's Museum
Staten Island Children's Museum: Music Camp at Home
Enjoy doing these outdoor activities with your family such as making a Guiro or kazoo, or learning how to play the flute.
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Ozark Mountains
Learn more about the lakes, rivers, caverns, and outdoor activities in the Ozark Mountains.