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Engineering For The 3 Little Pigs

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students engage in a activity which demonstrates the importance of rocks, soils and minerals in engineering and how using the right material for the right job is important. The students build three different sand castles and test them...
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Construction and the Three Little Pigs

For Teachers K - 1st
Students construct science experiments based on nursery rhymes and student stories, including: Humpty Dumpty, the Three Little Pigs and Charlotte's Web.
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The Three Little Pigs

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students divide into small groups and read the story of THE THREE LITTLE PIGS. Each group brainstorms a list of terms relating to energy efficiency and global climate change. Then they rewrite one page of the story of the book using as...
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Materials and Manufacturing

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore materials used in manufacturing. In this science lesson, students investigate the suitability of building materials. Students read The Three Little Pigs and discuss the building materials used in the story.
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Cinderella Stories

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore their creative writing skills. In this Cinderella writing lesson, students compare perspective as they read and discuss 2 versions of the "Three Little Pigs." Students then watch "Cinderella" and use their creative...
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The Three Little Pigs' Straw House

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders design and sketch a model house. In this technology instructional activity, 2nd graders construct their house using teacher provided materials. They present their finished project and explain their design in class.
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Three Little Pigs and Heat Transfer

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use the Internet to research the ancient practices of building structures and to help them recognize what building materials serve as good conductors and insulators of heat. They build a structure using straw bale walls.
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The Big Bad Wolf

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders analyze the popular fairy tale "The Three Little Pigs" for inaccurate references to wolves. They write a story (or compose a song) that correctly depicts the characteristics, traits and predator-prey relationship of a wolf.
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Recycled Materials

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine the properties and uses of recyclable materials. In this recycled materials lesson, students are introduced to the idea that some materials can be recycled. They investigate the types of materials that can be reused,...
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The Little Red Hen

For Teachers K - 2nd
No one will be saying "Not I" with a lesson that combines The Little Red Hen with the life cycle of a wheat stem! After reading the story in your class, pass out wheat stems to your learners and have them examine the plants closely,...
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Bridges, Buildings and Beyond Activity Packet: Grades 3-5

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
The road to a better understanding of engineering lies with bridges and tunnels. A set of four engaging activities teaches learners about engineering concepts related to construction projects. They perform an experiment to find the...
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Materials and Manufacturing

For Teachers K - 1st
Learners examine different kinds of materials to identify the properties of materials and their suitability for different purposes using the story of the Three Little Pigs.
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Pigs

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students read books, learn about the letter p, and eat pigs n mud all to learn about pigs. In this pigs lesson plan, students also dance with pink ribbons and make pigs out of construction paper.
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Aloha, Hawaii!

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students read the Hawaiian version of The Three Little Pigs, to study cultures and traditions of the island. They gather and study resources about the culture, people, and endangered species of Hawaii.
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Pets and their Homes

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students explore the space needed for an animal to live in. In this pets lesson, students view pictures of animals and decide which one needs more space or less space to live. Students discuss animals environments and why certain spaces...
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Boa Constrictors

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this expository comprehension worksheet, students read a 1-page informational article about boa constrictors and then answer 3 short answer and 2 multiple choice questions.
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Materials 1: Materials and Manufacturing

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine the properties, limitations, and durability of a variety of materials, then evaluate which of the materials would be best for building a model house. If used in its entirety, this lesson could take several science class...
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Swing and Sway

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research the destructive force of the wind. For this science lesson, students design and build a wind resistant structure. They explain why they chose a particular design and present their structure in class.
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Piggie Pie!

For Teachers K - 4th
Students explain about their experiences on the farm and draw pictures to show what they know. Students read the recipe for the piggie pie that Gritch was going to use. Students estimate and then measure how many pigs it would take to...
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Animal Signs

For Teachers 1st - 9th
Students discuss the many different types of animal signs that can be used to identify and track animals. They participate in an hands-on activity in which they examine tracks, trails, homes, territory markings, and even "scat" left by...
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Materials 2: Recycled Materials

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils are introduced to the idea that some materials can be recycled. They will investigate the types of materials that can be reused, as well as potential uses for each type of recyclable material.
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Home Design

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Young scholars investigate house structures by examining photographs.  In this architecture lesson, students read the book Houses and Homes, analyzing the different structures and materials.  Young scholars utilize mud to...
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Alphabet Letter a Or N Theme

For Teachers All
Students draw a tree with acorns. They depict roots and an acorn in the soil to review plant growth and practice handwriting letter A or letter N in the writing lines. They cut an additional page for the mini-book to include the word...
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Wind Effects on Model Building: Building Project Overview

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars design their own building according to certain criteria. In this semester long physics activity, students calculate forces, compression and tension. They present their finished model in class.