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Words in the News-Human DNA to be Implanted in Rice

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine new vocabulary words from a news report about human DNA being implanted in rice and grown in Kansas. Students read the article and discuss the vocabulary terms as well as take a quiz and complete a worksheet to help...
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Biology Assignment on Sex determination

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use this activity prior to the introduction of materials on Genetics. They read the article "Becoming a Male, Becoming a Female" in the publication From Egg to Adult. Students then complete the assignment in order to better...
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Celebrating 100 Years of Flight for Grades 3-5

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study the history of flight of the past one hundred years, focusing on the invention of the airplane, the introduction of women pilots and the space race. They conduct research and then write and publish a "100 Years of Flight"...
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Land Leases

For Students 9th - 12th
In this environment worksheet, students look for the answers to a problem. They read the article and then work in teams to analyze and make an informed decision.
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Recycled Treasures

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students develop creative-thinking skills that they will use repeatedly throughout their life. In this early childhood art lesson, students develop creative-thinking, social-development, and language skills, and an awareness of the...
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Pilot Takes Off in Kid-Built Plane

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read a current events news story an answer vocabulary and comprehension questions. In these real world lessons, student use the internet to watch video clips, read blogs, and research pertaining to the planes and pilots. Letter...
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Are you a river keeper?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners perform healthy water practices by discussing and demonstrating acts of philanthropy. In this healthy water lesson plan, students read an article on how we can keep water clean, and create a LITWIS activity.
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Are There Too Many Elk?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study elk populations in Arizona.  In this data lesson students read an article on monitoring elk populations, analyze data and make management recommendations. 
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Platypus in Crisis

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars learn about the Australian Minister of Fisheries and Wildlife and platypus as an endangered species. In this endangered species lesson, student role play as the Australian Minister of Fisheries and Wildlife to make a...
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Life Beyond Earth

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate the solar system and what makes a planet habitable. They complete an online Webquest, simulate a NASA training program online, take an online quiz, answer discussion questions, and locate newspaper articles about the...
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Teensy Weensy Scary Spiders

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners create "teensy weensy scary spiders" using foam balls, tissue paper, yarn, pipecleaner, scissors and glue in this Halloween art lesson for the early elementary classroom. It is suggested to begin the activity as a science...
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Earth Movers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read an online article about an earthquake and follow up with a series of discussion questions about earthquakes. They answer questions in their science journals about continental drift, plate tetonics, and their influence on...
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Botany

For Students 4th - 5th
In this botany worksheet, students read a 2 page article on botany, choose the multiple choice answer to 3 questions, determine if 3 statements are true of false and fill in the blanks in 5 facts about botany.
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Do You Have the Key?

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students practice using a dichotomous key. For this classification lesson, students read an article about scientific exploration and identification of new species. They use a dichotomous key to identify objects and create their own key.
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Rising Tensions Over The Nile River Basin

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners analyze the concept of global commons dilemma.  For this investigative lesson students read an article on the Middle East Media Research Institute and answer questions accordingly. 
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Identifying Pennsylvania Watersheds

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders study and identify the six major drainage systems in Pennsylvania.  In this watershed lesson students read an article, complete an activity and take a quiz on what they learned. 
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Taking a Stand: Pros and Cons of Forest Fires

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Pupils explore the pros and cons of forest fires. For this science lesson, students research the ecological implications of forest fires. Pupils record their findings in journals and compose a persuasive e-mail to government officials.
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Swords, Arrows, and Eggs

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students enjoy hands-on learning experiences. In this current events lesson, students may visit the Lulworth Castle, Roald Dahl Museum, Glasgow Science Centre, Salts Mill, or the Sherwood Forest online or in-person to discover details of...
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Skateboards, Rocket Balloons and Newton's Laws of Motion

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Students investigate forces. In this laws of motion lesson, students visit the Glasgow Science Center or Techniquest to participate in activities related to the Newton's law of motion.
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Are We There Yet?

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Pupils make their way to British museums. In this field trip opportunities lesson, students visit the The Deep, the Science of Sport, the Castle Munster, or High Beeches online on in person to experience hands-on science instruction.
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What Do You Do With An Orphaned Cheetah?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students brainstorm techniques for teaching baby cheetahs survival skills. In this science lesson, students view an episode of "Cheetah Orphans" and work together to analyze the situation and develop a plan to teach the baby cheetahs the...
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The Sights and Sounds of Orcas

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students investigate the orca whale. They participate in an online Webquest, listen to whale vocalizations online, answer discussion questions, and locate and read newspaper articles on marine mammals and orca whales.
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Good Timing

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students investigate time, how people measure it, and how it influences our lives. They complete an online Webquest, analyze various calendars, answer discussion questions, and identify references to time in a newspaper article.
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What's Organic?

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students define and discuss terms organic and synthetic, read article pertaining to organic agricultural practices in Oklahoma, complete worksheet, grow plants using both commercial and organic fertilizer, compare growth rates, and chart...

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