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Earth Turns? Prove It!

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students construct a pendulum using a washer and thin fishing line. In this earth science lesson, students simulate Earth's rotation using the pendulum bob and swivel chair. They explain how this activity proves that the Earth is indeed...
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Animals Abound

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore the world of mammals, birds, and fish to compare and contrast their habitats, adaptations, and camouflages. Through research, musical experiences, and hands-on activities, the lives and adventures of these animals are...
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Predator-Prey Relationships

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore the interrelatedness of predators and prey in four different activities. They simulate an aquatic insect, fish, and osprey food chain during a poker chip game, play an M&M game to simulate the relationship between...
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Animal Inventions

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students name the characteristics of animal groups. Students classify the major animal groups such as: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and insects. They identify the elements of specific habitats that each animal needs in...
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NS 6: Monerans, Viruses

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students compare the structures and functions of viruses and bacteria relating their impact on other organisms. They review the main vertebrate groups. Students are describing the characteristics of the main group of vertebrates: ...
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Water Anaysis

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students conduct three tests of water quality that can be utilized with TerrAqua columns and outdoors: pH, dissolved oxygen, and temperature. They make comparisons between different types of water and draw conclusions about how healthy...
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Clownfish Information and Coloring Page

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this animal information and coloring page worksheet, students read a short paragraph of facts about clownfish. They color the fish in their habitat.
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Interpreting Your Data

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
For this water quality sampling worksheet, learners organize and analyze their data from samples they have collected. After analyzing based on 9 guide questions, they complete 18 short answer questions about fish, benthic, and plant...
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Animal Mix-Up #1 and #2

For Students 1st - 2nd
In these animal mix-up worksheets, students cut out parts of animals and then paste the parts together to form two complete animals. They identify the animal they have created (fish, seahorse, walrus, and whale). Students may color...
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River Animal Picture and Word Search

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this word search worksheet, students locate the names of 20 animals. They see both the name and a picture of the birds, fish, and small animals that they are trying to locate. The solution is included on the page.
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Find the Ocean Mammals

For Students K - 2nd
In this ocean mammals activity, students view three lines of fish and choose the mammal found in each row that does not live in the ocean. Students circle their answer in each line and then color the activity with appropriate colors.
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My Ocean Life Coloring Book

For Students K - 2nd
In this ocean life coloring book instructional activity, students assemble a personal ocean life book and then color each page with a type of fish on it with appropriate colors.
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What's a Mammal?

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students research his or her assigned mammal using print and online resources.  In this mammals research lesson, students discover mammals have certain traits that distinguish them from animals in other classes, such as fish,...
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How Do Probes Get To Space

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students investigate how force works to propel rockets into outer space. In this physics instructional activity, students use a drinking straw, fishing line, a balloon, and tape to explore how force works in outer space. Students repeat...
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Fish Kills

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders formulate their own research questions, explore and locate information, assess their findings, and present their information.
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Go Fish

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students use art with subject matter to communicate meaning and enhance learning.
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Survival of the Fishes

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students study the aquatic environment in which largemouth bass are able to survive. They participate in a mystery animal activity based on their own basic needs to determine the identity of the largemouth bass.
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Teaching about Fish Stocking Decisions

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders complete a directed study, form the internet, and then complete activities.
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Fishing for Good Nutrition

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students identify the food group that various foods fit into according to the food guide pyramid.
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Science: Dissolved Oxygen and Water Quality Sampling

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students perform tests to determine the level of oxygen dissolved in water. After examining a table displaying the temperature and solubility of water, they examine the three stages involved in the test. Upon completion, students explain...
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Top 10 Aerospace Lesson Plans

For Teachers 4th - 8th
You can use these exciting aerospace lesson plans to supplement nearly any unit in your science curriculum.
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Environmental Science/Water Pollution

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students study natural habitats, aquatic life, renewable and non-renewable resources. They discuss conservation efforts for sea otters and desert toad in this units.
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Salmon in the Classroom

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students list the salmon life cycle stages in order. They draw a stream with the vegetation, animals, and water quality parameters that are necessary for salmon survival. Students explain the connection between animal morphology and...
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Wonderful Whales

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Primary marine biologists consider the largest living animals on Earth, the whales. Introduce them to general anatomy, unique adaptations, and behaviors. Teach them to sing a song that will help them remember some of these facts....

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