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War of 1812
Eighth graders locate the major land forms and bodies of water on a map of Louisiana. In groups, they discuss the role of the Mississippi River in the Battle of New Orleans and how land and water affect the outcome of battles. To end...
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Graphing Dairy Production Statistics
Students discover the total impact of milk on our society by graphing data. In this statistics lesson plan, students discover the dirty and sometimes unhealthy road milk travels to get into our bodies. Students analyze dairy...
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Bermuda Triangle
Young scholars explore what the Bermuda triangle is and the theories as to why it is so mysterious. In this mystery lesson students read and discuss the history and the mystery behind the Bermuda Triangle.
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Water and Ice
Students explore the forms of water. For this physics lesson, students use ice cubes and observe what happens when the ice melts. Students freeze the water again and record observations.
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Proportions
Students study proportions. In this mathematics activity, students measure their body length, head length, and ratio of their body, write their findings on a group chart, and discuss how a person's head size or arm span are in proportion...
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Biomechanics of Joints
Students examine the range of motion of your knee, wrist and shoulder and observe that these body parts act like different types of mechanical joints.
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Hair and Eye Color
In this human biology interactive learning exercise, students identify the color of hair and eyes in each illustration by choosing the appropriate color from the drop down menu. There are four questions to complete, as well as a...
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Vertebrate Skeletons
In this biology activity, students examine the human skeleton and then classify animal bones according to their similar function.
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Introducing Models to Elementary School Students
Students explore the concept of models. In this model lesson, students examine 3-dimensional models of various objects and body parts to better understand the natural world.
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Creative Dramatics
Students practice simple addition through the use of creative dramatics. In this creative dramatics lesson, students work in groups to form human configurations that allow a certain number of points to be touching the floor. They work...
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EEEK! A Spider!
Youngsters complete a unit of lessons based on the story "Little Miss Muffet." They predict what will happen in the story, and use context clues to look for meaning in the words. They research information about spiders using the Internet...
Sea World
Seaworld Science Activity
A fun collection of activities about marine life would be a great addition to your elementary science unit. From cute penguins to scary sharks, the unit features crafts, experiments, and basic research projects that will teach your...
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Our Lifeline Pump
Fourth graders, in groups, the exterior and interior of the human heart.
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ESL Idioms Quiz: Human Body
In this ESL idioms quiz worksheet, students complete 10 multiple choice questions, matching idioms to sentences. Answers available on line.
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Coordination
Multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, short answer, and matching questions are all here in a multi-page worksheet or quiz. While the formatting leaves a little to be desired, it would take just a few minutes to change the handout into a...
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All About Me
Students examine who they are through the arts and sciences. They create a portfolio entitled, " All About Me."
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Aerobic And Anaerobic Activity
Third graders engage in the study of aerobic and anaerobic activities. They discuss the differences in the type of exercises involved. Students identify the types of activities they enjoy based upon the information given. Then students...
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Bones
Fifth graders observe real bones and models to learn about the structure and function of the skeletal system. In this skeletal system lesson, 5th graders manipulate objects and models of bones. They handle real bones and determine the...
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Circulatory System
Students rotate through various physical activities checking their carotid pulse after each. This activity will give knowledge to students about health behaviors and understanding the exercise aspect of growth and development.
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Nutrition Lesson Plan
Third graders explore a variety of breakfast foods and beverages and write a creative story about their favorite. They then present their stories to the class and are encouraged to try different foods during the story time.
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Levers and Pulleys
Seventeen pages of material leave you well-prepared to carry out this lesson on levers and pulleys. Photos and diagrams make the instructions clear; resource links provide additional information. The missing aspects of this teacher's...
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Water 1: Water and Ice
Students explore the water cycle. For this water cycle lesson, students complete a hands-on activity that replicates the water cycle. Students record their observations.
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Design a Space Station
Sixth graders investigate living in space. In this science lesson, 6th graders discuss what it is like to live in space and create their own space station or space city of the future.
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Fish Anatomy
Students identify and interpret the internal anatomy of the fish. They also identify and define vocabulary for anatomical parts and anatomical functions and forms. Finally, students identify and interpret the differences in fish...