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Shadow Interlude
Students explore light and shadow and discover that the sun is the primary source of light. they explore the aspects of light and that the size and shape of a shadow depends on the proximity of the light source and create a sundial.
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Energy Transformations
Students investigate energy and energy transformations. They compare the various forms of energy, create the circuit and sketch the connections. In addition, they label the circuit to identify areas where energy transformation is present.
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Introduction to Trees and Wood
Students examine samples from various types of trees. In this trees and wood lesson plan, students review The Giving Tree and complete a KWL chart on trees. Students brainstorm what we get from trees and view wood samples with hand...
Habits of Mind
Haileybury Habits of Mind Learning Resource Book
Imagine a learning community committed to using Costa and Kallick's Habits of Mind as the basis of curriculum design. The resource book is packed with lessons that are designed for and identify the standards and habits of mind targeted...
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Locomotor Lakes, Rivers, and Streams
Students explain lakes, rivers and streams using jumping and leaping skills. This integrated lesson plan reinforce scientific knowledge of ponds, rivers, lakes and streams.
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Oh Panther
Students play a game that replicates the balance of prey and predators in an ecosystem. In this physical education lesson, students follow the instructions to play "Oh Panther!" Students collect data regarding the game and discuss the...
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Potential & Kinetic Energy
Students test different sized marbles and how fast they can go. In this energy lesson plan, students test different sized marbles going down an incline. They predict which would have the most potential and kinetic energy. After the test,...
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Turtle Hurdles
Students explore physical education by researching biology. In this survival techniques lesson, students discuss the methods turtles use to survive dangerous encounters and conduct a sea turtle role play exercise. Students identify the...
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Growing Coral
Students define the words coral and coral reef, and identify the Great Barrier Reef on a map or a globe. They observe crystal formations that develop in a way similar to the way coral polyps create their calcium carbonate cups.
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Who Are We? An Introduction to the Life Within Our Bodies
Students examine cell structure, cell division, and the basic structure of DNA. They read and discuss a case study of DNA research, answer discussion questions, role-play the process of mitosis, and complete a DNA Fact or Fiction worksheet.
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It's Not Easy Being Green
Learners investigate the environmental costs of operating golf courses. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to study golf course needs and green design options.
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Clay Sculpture: Relationships
Students explore art history by conducting an in-class activity. In this sculpting lesson, students examine previously created art sculptures in a textbook. Students utilize clay, sculpting tools and grey paper to create their own...
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Quieting Down Muscles and Bones
Students familiarize themselves with the proper names of muscles and bones and where they are located.
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Homogenous and Heterogeneous Mixtures
Fourth graders explain and describe what a mixture is, distinguish between the two types of mixtures (which are heterogeneous vs.homogenous) and are able to create and appropriately label mixtures.
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The Bones of the Body
Third graders recognize the bones that make up the human body. They become more aware of the human body. Students experiment with this concept with a variety of items. They also work on this concept with dribbling a ball.
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Dem Bones
Learners engage in an activity in order to review the skeletal system. They play a game composed of two teams to be played in an open area. Students pick out bones from a bag and place them in the correct space for the skeleton.
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Sports and Exercise Activity
Eighth graders practice utilizing motor skills by participating in different sports activities. In this physical education lesson, 8th graders participate in racquetball, shuttle cock, and baseball style activities in order to...
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Olympic Flyers
Young scholars watch videos, conduct research, and apply their previous knowledge of respiration, breathing, drugs, alcohol and diet to prepare a presentation (pamphlet, poster, PowerPoint) to give advice to athletes going into the...
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Fishing for Good Nutrition
Students identify the food group that various foods fit into according to the food guide pyramid.
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Animal Antics
Students start at a posted cone with the picture of an animal of your choice. They move as they perceive that animal to get to one of the other cones. Upon arriving at another cone they repeat the process until they have portrayed all...
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Why Recycle?
Young scholars use Internet Research to list at least 10 ways to recycle resources at home, school and work. They divide into groups, pool their knowledge and prepare infomercials explaining their recycling strategies.
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In the Presence of Oxygen
Third graders, in groups, classify different activities as aerobic or anaerobic. They create posters displaying their categorizations and then take notes on each other's posters.
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Earth Day-Conservation Walk/Ride
Students explore the relationship between conservation of our resources and the use of other modes of transportation (walking, biking and roller blading). They show respect for their environment by picking up garbage in the area. They...
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Why is the Average Temperature Greater on Venus than on Mercury?
Middle schoolers examine the reasons why the temperature is higher on Venus than on Mercury. In groups, they analzye both planet's atmospheres and determine the rate of global warming on each. They use the internet to research the...
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