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Classifying Critters
In this classifying critters activity, students read a 1 page article on classifying living organisms and then answer 10 true or false, short answer, multiple choice or fill in the blank questions.
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Deciding Which Type of Graph is Appropriate
In this graphing worksheet, students read about line, bar, and pie graphs and then determine which graph is the best way to express data results. This worksheet has 3 short answer questions.
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Chef for a Day
Learners make chocolate chip cookies. In this cooking lesson, students follow a recipe by doing each step in sequence.
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A Lion's Lair
Young scholars evaluate the likelihood that a particular animal lived in a particular habitat. They research and illustrate lion habitats to determine whether lions were likely to have lived in ancient Greece.
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Nurturing Green Thumbs at School
Incorporating a school garden into the curriculum cultivates many benefits.
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Music
Third graders study sound waves and vibrations. They sing a silly round in three parts.
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Dog Salmon Lesson Ten
Studnets serve an afternoon tea in order to exhibit the Dog Salmon projects they completed. They take quizzes as a unit assessment.
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Using Lego Dacta to Control a Model of the Millennium Wheel
Young scholars research things that are controlled by computer in their home, school and local area. They design and make toys with moving mechanisms as part of their design technology topic work. Students visit a toy museum or...
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Capturing the Wind
Students collect and analyze data about wind speed. They build a Lego wind sail and measure the wind speed with a rotation sensor. They use software to analyze the data.
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H2O in Us
Students discover through this activity that all organisms are composed of water. They find that 70 percent of their bodies are made up of water that is in thier cells and blood, and not free-flowing throughout their body.
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Build a Snowplow
Pupils design and build a snowplow using LEGO materials. They compete in an Engineer's Challenge to clear a path through Styrofoam peanuts.
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Healthy Heart
Seventh graders experiment with their pulse rate. They investigate a beef heart and locate the route of blood flow and the chambers and discuss the function of each chamber. They discuss the circulatory system and compare theirs to the...
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Introduction To Floral Morphology
Students create a model of the four basic whorls of flowers using a water bottle, construction paper and Q-tips. They then examine fresh flower specimens to see how the basic structure can vary in different species of flowering plants.
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Seeing Cells
Sixth graders study living cells and their functioning units. In this cell instructional activity students color cell diagrams, answer questions and discuss the differences between plant and animal cells.
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Robert Boyle's Informants
Students review and discuss the importance of Boyle's informants and how he sometimes relied on information from those with experience of the wider world to substantiate his scientific theories. They complete the worksheet, answering...
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Is There a Doctor in the House
Sixth graders predict outcomes of research. They analyze data and construct a class graph, then work cooperatively in a small group setting. They explain the prevention aspect of medicine, document references, and continue ongoing...
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Effects of organic material and nutrient pollution
Students create a definition of eutrophication. For this organic material lesson students work together to create a storyline.
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Protein
Students examine protein, what it is and how it functions in the body. In this protein activity students study the food pyramid, what a protein is and what it does.
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Biotechnology
Students are introduced to the topic of biotechnology. Using the internet, they research issues that have been improved or brought about because of biotechnology advancements. In groups, they participate in activities in which they...
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The Window
Students read a story entitled, "The Window," and discover how some cultures are rejected by others. Students write a letter expressing feelings of rejection and keep a journal of significant events in the story. Using a graphic...
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Fun Bones
Students learn different bones of the body while using various body awareness concepts.
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CREATE A FISH
Students watch a video that helps shows them how a diagram, flow chart, or blueprint can help them create a 3-d fish with the correct anatomy to live in a realistic environment.
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Predator Prey Population Links
Fifth graders relate population of animals to its available food supply. They participate in an experiment and gather information. They use the data to draw conclusions.
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Plant Collection II
Students mount their first pressed plant specimens and cover some basic plant morphology. They complete a homework assignment to practice their plant collecting and observational skills at home.