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Raptor Study

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students describe characteristics and special adaptations common to raptors and then name some of New Jersey's raptors. Students discuss the implications of raptor eradication. They participate in an interactive classroom demonstration...
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Poetry To My Ears

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars investigate the 50 States Quarters Program. They use the state of Idaho as a basis for creating context for the lesson plan. The image on the coin becomes the subject. They differentiate between the reverse and obverse...
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The Tank

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers have a better grasp of the ecosystem of the St. Mary's river. They analyze how the tank is meant to be a miniature of the river. Students inquire how to take care of the tank and its inhabitants. They are introduced to...
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Surviving in Our Ecosystems

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders identify the characteristics of a frog and compare them to a human child. They draw and describe the best environment for a human to live in and the best environment for a frog to live in based on their physical...
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Amazing Bird Adaptions--Why Am I A Bird?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders identify and classify birds found in Illinois. Using the internet, they discover how birds have adapted over time and how the adaptations have increased their life span. They compare and contrast the various adaptations...
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Bone Thickness

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Pupils calculate the relative thickness of limb bones in five different species. They relate this to the strength and functions of the limbs by comparing and contrasting the values calculated from the bone measurements. They work in...
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I Will Survive!

For Teachers 4th
The students will be given approximately five minutes to individually brainstorm general plant and animals adaptations that they already know about. The class will use these as a starting point to develop a KWL chart specific to desert...
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Shark Attack

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students examine the white shark. They think critically about a set of shark facts and predict whether the statements are true or false. Students describe a year in the life of a white shark living in the Red Triangle. They create a...
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Types of Legs

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify the characteristics of the legs of arthropods as well as how they are used. They compare and contrast the legs of various types of bugs in the arthropod family. A comparison worksheet is included in with this lesson.
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Science: Backyard Bugs Data Collection

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students practice data collection skills by observing common bugs found in their local environment. Once the data is collected they complete data sheets to compare, contrast, sort, and classify the insects. The lesson includes...
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Sand Tracks

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars examine the different markings animals make while walking through the sand. In an activity, the teacher hold up the same tracks individually and they must guess the animal who made them. They discuss the results as a...
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Wavelength And Resolution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils perform a simulation of the workings of an electron microscope to discover that the resolution will need to improved to detect objects in the nano-scale. They use wooden dowels as detectors to determine the shape of objects in...
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Habitat Is Home

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Young scholars are introduced to the concept and components of a habitat. They discuss the key components of a habitat and describe how certain factors can cause disturbances in a habitat and change its population. Activities are leveled...
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A Lion's Lair

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students 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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Skates

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students gain understanding of structure, characteristics, and basic needs of living things and their role in world, identify parts of skate, observe details of skate's body and skate egg case, and identify unique characteristics of skates.
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Key Words Animals

For Students 6th - 8th
In this science worksheet, students find the definitions for the words listed and write down key important facts for each term listed.
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Oddball Out: Animals that are Different

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this science worksheet, students analyze 4 pictures of animals in a row. Students circle the animal which is different from the others. Answers are provided at the bottom of the page. There are 4 rows of animals.
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Oddball Out: Animals

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
For this problem solving worksheet, students analyze a row of pictures of various animals to determine which creature is different from the others pictured.
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The Reptiles

For Students 5th - 8th
In this reptiles worksheet, students match 9 terms from a word list to the statement that it completes. Then students write 1 short paragraph about how they feel about reptiles.
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Create a Habitat for an Animal

For Students 5th - 6th
In this marine life worksheet, students label the ocean animal and each part of its habitat. Students then draw one of the habitats including the animals and plants that live there.
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Salmon Life Cycle

For Students 4th - 5th
For this life cycle worksheet, students fill in the blanks with words about the life cycle of a salmon. Students complete 20 words about the life cycle.
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Japanese Internment Camps in the USA

For Students 5th - 6th
In this worksheet about Japanese Internment camps, students read a 9 paragraph passage about the camps, locations, and a personal account. Link to additional activities included.
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Crocodile Eyes

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners investigate the eyes and eyelids of reptiles and amphibians. In this animal biology lesson, students listen to a lecture on the characteristics of amphibians and reptiles and complete a crocodile eyelid activity sheet.
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ESL-Homonyms #2

For Students 4th - 6th
In this ESL homonym instructional activity, students complete a set of 20 multiple choice questions, choosing the homonym that correctly completes a set of sentences. Worksheet is labeled as a quiz, but is appropriate for practice.

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