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Working for Water
Students examine the ways that government works to help improve aquatic habitats. In this water habitats lesson students view a video and plan a school restoration project.
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Homonyms- Quiz 9
In this homonyms worksheet, students complete a 20 question multiple choice online interactive quiz about the correct use of homonyms in sentences.
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Density
Students explore the meaning of density. In this density instructional activity, students use interactive whiteboards to review definitions regarding density and compare the density of selected objects.
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Global Warming Quiz
In this global warming quiz worksheet, students compete a set of 12 multiple choice questions. Page contains a links to answers and additional activities.
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Plant Structure
In this plant science activity, students complete a crossword puzzle with 48 questions. They identify the different parts of a plant.
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What is Coal?
Young scholars receive instruction to answer the question "What is coal?". They then participate in several puzzles and problems to explore the subject of coal. They solve addition and subtraction problems and match letters with the...
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Arbor Day Challenge: Crossword Puzzle
In this Arbor Day crossword puzzle, students use a set of 28 clues given at the bottom of the page to complete the puzzle; clues are related to Arbor Day.
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Optional Laboratory: Soil Particle Size and Texture
Students work together to perform experiments on different types of soil. They record the soil's pH level, color and texture. They develop hypothesis' on what they believe they will discover before beginning the experiment.
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Origin of Coal
Students explore how coal is formed. They then discuss the information and answer any questions that they may have on the formation of coal. Students then answer questions in reference to the coal discussion and reading.
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Helping the Soil
In this soil conservation worksheet, students study and analyze two excellent ways to enhance soil conservation: compost heap and leaf-mould. Students review all the ingredients in making both.
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Shelter
Students study shelter and how plants, animals, and people must have shelter to survive. In this shelter lesson, students read paragraphs about various shelters and their necessity with plants, animals, and people.
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Make Sense of Nature
Students participate in this program that heightens their awareness and curiosity of nature as well as their sense of adventure and exploring new surroundings. They identify and choose an object from nature after exploring it with other...
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Recycled Water?
Students participate in a hands-on activity to investigate how water is recycled in a small environment, and determine how water is cycled on earth.
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Aquifers
Students participate in an experiment about aquifers. They answer questons and make observations about the experiment. They discuss how they can make a difference in the way water is used.
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Recycled Lid Ornament
Young scholars create a keepsake ornament out of recycled plastic lids and other household items.
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Life in a Cup
Third graders make and maintain a mini terrarium. They keep a daily journal of what happens in their terrarium and record daily observations and measurements.
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Arts of Asia in Reach
Students visit the Allen Memorial Art Museum to view Asian works of art and read the story Kogi's Mysterious Journey by Elizabeth Partridge. They discover the history of Gyotaku and its transition into an art form. They then examine the...
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Homonyms - Quiz 15
Students complete a quiz about homonyms. In this homonyms lesson, students read the sentences and select the correct homonym spelling to complete the online quiz.
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Who Were the Mayans?
In this Mayans worksheet, students read about the Mayans on a web site given, then complete a set of 10 related comprehension questions.
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42 Explore: Trees and Forests
This is a site with links covering multiple areas of tree and plant study. Great illustrations and information.
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Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Layers of the Rainforest
This lesson plan is designed to teach young children the four layers of the rainforest.
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Spitzer Science Center: Stellar Snowflake Cluster
The Stellar Snowflake Cluster image displayed at this site (in addition to a detailed textual analysis of the image) is enhanced with infrared to display a cluster of newborn stars hidden behind layers of dust.
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Read Works: Discover the Rain Forest!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the rain forest. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Stat Soft: Statistics Glossary
Dozens of statistical terms are defined and illustrated in this glossary.