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Summer Scientists

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this lesson, students discuss and reocrd what makes an object living or nonliving. The students then chart the lists of living and nonliving objects. Teacher allows students oportunity to go outside and look for living and ninliving...
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What are Quarters Made of?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the meaning, symbolism, and value of U.S. coins, especially the quarter. They l research why in 1965 the U.S. Mint decided to change the metal composition of the quarter to copper coated with zinc. In addition, they...
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Microscopes Online

For Students 7th - 10th
In this microscopes learning exercise, learners access a website to complete questions about the early compound microscopes and the scientist involved in the development. This learning exercise has 1 graphic organizer, 7 fill in the...
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Asexual Reproduction

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils identify the different types of asexual reproduction. In this biology lesson, students name organisms that reproduce asexually. They answer an interactive quiz and check their answers afterward.
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Eye Safety

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders become aware of the need for eye safety in the classroom through three mini labs.
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Tree Anatomy

For Teachers K
Students learn the basic anatomy of a tree through exploration of tree centers.
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You Are Where You Live

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore where insects live and how they have adapted to their environment.
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Meadow Study

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine insects they collect in a sweep nets. They identify as many of the insects as they can.
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You Are Where You Live

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders observe insects in a number of habitats. They recognize which insect characteristics are adaptations to their habitats.
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Soil Organisms

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students work together to collect soil samples from different locations. In the samples, they identify the macroorganisms and classify them. They identify the conditions that affect how macroorganisms grow. They also analyze and identify...
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Show Me Economics

For Teachers K
Students identify the penny as a copper coin worth 1 cent. They discover information found on the penny: President Lincoln's face, Lincoln Memorial, date, and location of minting.
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Missing Macroinvertebrates

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils investigate the concept of a macroinvertebrate. They observe the presence of increases or decreases in population in order to test for factors that contribute to the extinction of a species. Students predict the likelihood of...
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Metal Composition & the U.S. Mint

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students study the meaning, symbolism, and value of U.S. coins, especially the quarter. Theyresearch why in 1965 the U.S. Mint decided to change the metal composition of the quarter to copper coated with nickel. In addition, they perform...
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History and Development of the Microscope

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this microscope worksheet, students review how microscopes work and how early scientists figured out how microscopes could help them with their discoveries. This worksheet has 3 fill in the blank and 7 short answer questions.
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Hudson Canyon Expedition Let's Bet on Sediments!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate and analyze the patterns of sedimentation in the Hudson Canyon students observe how heavier particles sink faster than finer particles. They study that submarine landslides (trench slope failure) are
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The Portable Niche

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders, in groups, research animals, plants, and conditions found in ecosystems.
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Ecosystems

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders identify and define an Ecosystem and the basic needs of all animals. They collect pond water in a pickle jar. They observe the organisms that are in the jar to keep an ongoing record of the creatures and their population.
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Make a Cast of a Tyrannosaurus rex Fossil

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders examine the formation of fossils and list the different types. They make cast model of a dinosaur fossil. They write about conditions that are necessary for fossils to form and create a model of a buried fossil.
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Fun with Ecology

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students explore their environment. Given a question and a scenario, they conduct a field study of a designated area. In that area, they count and tally the number of insects that are present.
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How Does Water Cause Weathering?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the weathering process of water on rocks. They observe how water and friction from other rocks cause them to weather. Students discuss examine and discuss various rocks found on the playground, beach, etc. They...
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What's Making It Look So Brown Outside?

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders analyze cars and particulate matter in the atmosphere. They analyze results of particulate pollutants and identify which vehicle gives off more particulates. They identify sources of particulate matter and relate to...
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Just a Little Bit

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders read the book, "Just a Little Bit" and work in groups weighing the same object with a scale. They then get a different unit of measurement, like paper clips, cotton balls, washers, or pennies and then figure out and record...
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Activity #9 A State Debate!

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students list individual properties of solids, liquids, and gases. They examine that some properties have more than one state of matter. Pupils consider whether shaving cream, is a solid, a liquid, or a gas, or some combination.
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Date a Rock!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students figure the number of half-lives since the sample solidified, and therefore the "age" of the sample rocks.