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Observing Decomposition
In this science worksheet, students focus upon the concept of decomposition and collect data in order to make interpretations or observations.
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The Amazing Tomato
Students gain an understanding of where our food comes from. In this plant life lesson, students review what plants need for growth and how long it takes them to grow. Students research which plants it takes to make salsa. Students...
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Herb, The Vegetarian Dragon
Learners use the Internet. In this reading comprehension lesson, students read the story Herb, The Vegetarian Dragon and answer comprehension questions. Learners use the Internet to complete other activities associated with...
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What Parts Are There to a Plant?
Young scholars identify and sort plant parts through hands-on activities and group discussions and then work with magnifying lenses and tape measures to document their observations on a student sheet.
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Ecology of the Dump
Young scholars determine which types of garbage are biodegradable and which are nonbiodegradable. They practice measuring skills, hypothesizing, taking data, and writing a lab report. Students observe the relative biodegradability of...
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THE PEANUT WIZARD
Students read information about George Washington Carver and outline the information. They are given peanuts in the shell, students examine them and eat them. Students discuss the following questions: Why did George Washington Carver...
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Paleoclimates and Pollen
Students analyze soil for types of pollen to determine the probably climate conditions. In this earth science instructional activity, students make conclusions on what a climate is like based on soils samples. Students use a model soil...
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Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century Natural Dyes
Second graders explore the work of Americans when it came to coloring materials. In this interdisciplinary lesson plan, 2nd graders follow the provided steps to make natural goldenrod dye from scratch.
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Beanie Baby
Students will explain the importance of soybeans. In this science lesson plan, students participate in making a "beanie baby" necklace. Additionally, students observe their soybeans for germination and growth for 7-10 days. Students...
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Ag in My Community; Agriculture
Students build knowledge about agriculture as it relates to their communities' commodities. In this agriculture activity, students brainstorm about conditions in their community with regards to growing different...
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Composting and Mulching
Second graders define composting and recognize what can be composted. In this composting and mulching lesson plan, 2nd graders classify objects or pictures as good or bad for composting. Students write a story about life in the...
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Coloring Fabrics With Dyes from Plant Materials K-12 Experiments & Background Information
Students investigate the effects of acid and bases on dyes made with plant materials. In this chromatography lesson plan students predict color outcomes and complete a lab activity on color combinations.
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Plants
First graders explore the specific needs, characteristics, and uses of plants. They discuss the needs of plants as they grow. Students observe plants in various settings as they grow and note the changes they see.
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The Mister Runtles' Bet
Students listen to a story dealing with exponential and linear growth. After reading the story, students complete a table comparing information. Using a calculator, students graph the rice and daily population of flies. They study the...
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Environment: Waste Walk
Students assess the positive and negative affects of humans on the environment. The lesson plan explores ways in which individuals and societies can reduce the negative impact on the environment. By taking a "waste walk" around their...
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The Suffix -ful
In this suffix worksheet, students review the definition of a suffix and some example words using the suffix 'ful.' Students then write the word from the box that finishes the sentence.
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Noun + Noun Matching Combinations
In this noun + noun matching combinations worksheet, students interactively choose a nouns to complete 20 sentences, with answers available.
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Rapunzel
In this story worksheet, students read "Rapunzel," then answer comprehension, extension and discussion questions and conduct simple research on castles.
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Shopping: a Pre-Intermediate Vocabulary Worksheet
In this shopping worksheet, students read about shopping words and store types, and complete a crossword puzzle. Students complete 13 spaces in the crossword puzzle.
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Verbs
In this verbs learning exercise, students read each sentence and identify the action verb in the sentence. Students write the verbs on the lines. Students complete 11 sentences and then write a sentence about the picture and underline...
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Finding Perimeter
In this finding perimeter worksheet, learners sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems using the provided diagram.
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The Urban Heat Island Effect - Lesson 2 (Grades 8-9)
Students use the scientific process to show that when various surfaces are exposed to similar environmental conditions, surface temperatures may vary. They examine the "urban heat island" phenomenon and analyze why it increases energy...
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Food Preservation
Students examine the variety of food preservation methods available today. In groups, they participate in an experiment to determine the conditions that encourage or stop the growth of bacteria. To end the lessons, they discuss the...
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Sock Walk
First graders, after brainstorming all the ways seeds are scattered and viewing a multitude of examples of seeds, explore how seeds travel by taking a walk outdoors wearing socks over their shoes. In addition, they assess how seeds...