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Making Paper

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students make paper from recycled paper. The student estimates, counts, and measures he amount of paper consumed in a classroom daily. They discover that if we use too much paper, it fills up landfills. Some activities they are doing...
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Curated OER

Floristic Relay

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders identify the role succession plays in the adaptation of our environment. Students identify pioneer and climax species and order habitats in succession. They recognize that different characteristics of species make them...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Political Cartoons of the American Revolution

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine various political cartoons from the American Revolution era. Using present day political cartoons, they compare and contrast the ones from the past to the ones of today. As a class, they discuss the use of...
Interactive
Curated OER

Idaho State Trivia

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Idaho instructional activity, learners complete 20 questions about Idaho trivia. Students may click on an answer button for immediate feedback.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Investigation 1 - Wetlands, Forests & Deserts

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine surface terrain and how plants and animals are affected by the temperatures and precipitation that elevation and terrain creates. Then students predict what type of environment plants and animals live in.
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Curated OER

Building a Better Me

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils discuss importance of making good choices.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Zen Gardens

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Learners study the design elements and symbolism of Japanese gardens through a hands-on lesson plan in Zen Garden design.
Assessment
Curated OER

State of Maine

For Students 5th - 7th
In this Maine instructional activity, students complete a 10 question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about the state of Maine. Included are facts about history and famous people.
Activity
Repeat After Us

Repeat After Us: Pine Trees and the Sky: Evening

For Students 9th - 10th
A poem from Rubert Brooke, "Pine-Trees and the Sky: Evening", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Bobby Allen and can access a printable version of this piece.
Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Botany: Pine

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on pine tree. Covers classification, physical features, ecology, and ways pine is used by humans. (Published: May 31, 2012)
Handout
Other

Pine Tree Legal Assistance: Legal Guide for Immigrants to Maine

For Students 9th - 10th
Great English-Spanish site that explains public benefits available to immigrants in the state of Maine and their impact on obtaining legal residency or citizenship in the United States. Though specifically written for non-citizens in...
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Other

Pine Tree Legal Assistance: Legal Guide for Immigrants to Maine

For Students 9th - 10th
Great English-Spanish site that explains public benefits available to immigrants in the state of Maine and their impact on obtaining legal residency or citizenship in the United States.
Website
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Urban Programs Resource Network: Christmas Trees & More

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can find a wealth of information about Christmas trees that grow here in the U.S. Content includes tree facts, tree types, selection and care, Christmas traditions, recipes, and more! Be sure to click on Christmas Tree Fun for...
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Other

The Ancient Bristlecone Pine

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the discovery of "Methuselah," the oldest living tree. Where the bristlecone pines grow, in what conditions, and how they were dated.
Handout
Other

Pine Tree Legal: Legal Guide for Immigrants: Housing

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive, easy-to-understand explanation in English and Spanish of how to acquire housing in the United States. Legal issues associated with buying or renting a residence are also presented. Though the site caters to immigrants to...
Website
Other

Pine Tree Legal Assistance: Immigrants: Work Permits

For Students 9th - 10th
English and Spanish information about getting a job and the kinds of work permits that are available to immigrants.
Activity
Other

Pine Tree Legal Assistance: Legal Guide for Immigrants: Criminal Procedure

For Students 9th - 10th
English-Spanish site that explains crimes and criminal procedure for immigrants in the state of Maine.
Interactive
Other

Ohio Public Library: What Tree Is It?

For Students 9th - 10th
An online resource for tree identification by common name, scientific name, leaf, or fruit.
Handout
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Trees

For Students 3rd - 5th
Trees have importance culturally, economically, and historically. Get up-close and personal with the megaflora of Wisconsin.
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Other

Dcnr: Common Trees of Pennsylvania [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of common trees in Pennsylvania, as well as specific information on each tree.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: A Journey Through the Trees

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The teacher will discuss the importance of trees with the students. The teacher will provide photographs of various trees that grow in Russell Cave National Monument and the surrounding North Alabama area. The teacher will discuss...
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Other

42 Explore: Trees and Forests

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is a site with links covering multiple areas of tree and plant study. Great illustrations and information.
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Evergreens

For Students 3rd - 8th
Site chronicles Wisconsin's Evergreen and Conifer trees. There are descriptions of the various tree types. Additionally, site details the uses of these trees in nature. Ideal for grades 4-8.
Handout
Other

Wild Birds Umlimited: Clark's Nutcracker and Pine Forests

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can get a good understanding of mutualism. Site includes great photos of the Clark's Nutcracker. Interesting information with great photos.

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