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Beaver Ecology

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Learners explore the lives of bgeahvers. They identify the physical and behavioral adaptations that help beavers survive in their environment. Students compare and contrast how beavers influence the ecology of both forest and aquatic...
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Polar Bears

For Teachers 1st
First graders explain what keeps Polar Bears warm in the Arctic by experiencing a layer of blubber to protect them. They read Little Polar Bear by Hans de Beer.
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Some Like It Hot, Some Like It Cold

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers are explained that thermophiles are organisms that have optimal growth temperatures above 50oC. They investigate the temperature ranges for the growth of common bacteria. Students answer the question of do either of these...
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Model Penguin Project

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students research and build model penguins. In this penguin lesson, students examine the anatomy of penguins by creating models and completing coloring pages.
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General Space and Creative Movements

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students demonstrate personal space in a gym. In this physical education activity, students move creatively by using their spot markers. Students jump side to side and back to front.
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Social Studies: tolerance, Forgiveness, Understanding

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students examine the types and effects of bullying. In a silent sitting exercise, they reflect on a time they felt sorry for hurting someone and imagine how happy that person is to know they are sorry. Students participate in a...
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Number The Stars Diamante Poem

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this language arts worksheet, students read the rules and format for a diamante poem. They fill in the lines on page 2 while following the guidelines.
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Pe Central: Swimming Survivor Challenge Iv

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars able to swim well under water are ready to practice using a mask, snorkel, and fins while collecting items from the pool floor. Students, organized into small groups, work together to retrieve sunken "treasures" in limited...
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Other

Ocean Tracks: Fact or Artifact? Interpreting Patterns in Ocean Tracks Data [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Ever wonder where marine animals go? How fast they swim? How deep they dive? Electronic tagging has opened a new window into the world of the open ocean. Ocean Tracks gives you access to data collected by tags on real live migrating...
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Teaching Heart: Penguins

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Use this site if you want to find ideas, lessons and activities related to penguins.