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Record the Data and Find the Averages

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students record the daily outdoor temperature as well as the number of minutes of sunlight per day over a determined period. They calculate the average temperature and minutes of sunlight per day and post their data on the project website.
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Fall Number Trees

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students practice counting. In this counting lesson, students find nine leaves outside and collect them. They glue these leaves on a pre-drawn fall tree. 
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Making A Felt Pouch

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Young scholars are engaged in the making of a felt pouch. They complete the project with the aid of the teacher because the instructional activity is meant for the Special Education population. Students answer the following focus...
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Valentine Colors

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students celebrate Valentines day by creating an art project.  In this holiday lesson, students discuss Valentine's Day and it's meaning, then create a Valentine colored painting using red tissue paper and paint.
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Making Your Own Sampling Tools

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Young scholars begin a class recycling project. They create data sampling equipment using their own designs and test them in the field.
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Out on a Limb: Earth Day

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students understand the importance of trees to the environment and their community. In this Earth Day instructional activity, students discuss the value of trees and plan a project to plant trees. Students understand the role of an...
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Combating Viruses at Lisbon Central School

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discuss the spread of viruses. In this service learning lesson, students educate others about the importance of hand washing to stop the spread of germs. They plan a service learning project to prevent virus related diseases. 
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Topos, Compasses, and Triangles, Oh My!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students triangulate using a compass, topographical (topo) map and a view of outside landmarks. They take a field trip to another location away from school and mark discernible landmarks (like mountains or radio towers) and changes in...
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Wind Power

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders develop an understanding of how engineers use wind to generate electricity. They will build a model anemometer to better understand and measure wind speed. They discover that engineers design wind turbines that generate...
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Field Trip Preparation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students prepare for a field trip. They navigate through a Underground Network site. This "field trip" can be conducted in a patch of healthy grass or soil anywhere you can find it: right outside your building, in a backyard or at a...
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Coats for Kids

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders demonstrate ways to contribute to their community. In this citizenship lesson, 5th graders discuss how they would feel if they weren't fortunate to have a winter coat. Students brainstorm their feelings and listen to a...
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Savanna Hands-On Biome Building

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders participate in an interdisciplinary project related to the Savanna biome.  In this biome building lesson, 5th graders display the elements of the Savanna biome such as the geography, animals and plants, and...
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Using Information Resources: Lesson 1

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine, brainstorm, cluster, and skim how to use a variety of information resources to assist them in projects or reports. In addition, places to find those information resources as well as the parts of a book is covered...
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Watch the Sky: Observing Clouds and Patterns

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students observe clouds outside of the classroom. In this weather lesson, students investigate and record the clouds above their classroom everyday for three weeks. The students then analyze their data and discuss what causes specific...
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A Shredding We Will Go

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students take charge of a recycling project . In this environmental issues lesson, students manage a paper recycling project and use compost made from the recycled paper to beautify trees.
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Celebrating Earth Day

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners explore environmental safety by planting seeds outside their classroom. In this Earth Day lesson, students identify the different ways to recycle and conserve resources on Earth while facilitating recycling bins around campus....
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Vessel Based On Art History Research

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers create a functional ceramic vessel inspired by the work of another artist from art history. A number of art history resources be provided as well as the Internet. They research outside of class for the written report.
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Celebrate Music In Our Schools Month

For Teachers K - 12th
Young scholars celebrate music for a month with a creative project.
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Buzzing is BEE-lieving

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate insects. In this insect lesson plan, students explore various insect models and identify the characteristics of each. Students observe insects outside and tally how many insects they observe.
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This I Can Do: The Drive

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students read The Garden of Happiness and discuss the importance of the common good in a community. In this common good lesson, students understand how overcoming diversity and working together for a neighborhood drive. Students create a...
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Pollution in the Air and the Water Pollution Solution

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore air pollution. In this ecology and air pollution lesson, students perform an experiment in which a Vaseline coated lid is placed inside and outside the classroom. Students make predictions and then record what they see...
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Food Travels and Preservation

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars complete a worksheet. In this food distribution and preservation lesson, students learn about the transportation of agricultural projects. Young scholars list foods that they buy at the grocery store and then identify how...
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Why Do Some Birds Have Two Homes When We Have One?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study migratory birds in the temperate forest and the tropical rainforest. In this migratory birds lesson, 6th graders participate in different activities that explain patterns  of migration, research patterns of...
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Bubble Bubble Pop Pop!

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students pour bubble solution in pans and add different colors of food coloring to each pan. In this art lesson, students dip their bubble wand into the pan and blow bubbles onto the paper. Students use all of the colors making a...