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Climate

For Students 4th - 6th
In this science worksheet, students write several sentences about their countries climate and then compare their countries climate to their hometowns climate in a graphic organizer.
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Scientific Method Study Guide

For Students 8th - 10th
In this scientific method worksheet, students answer questions about the various steps of the scientific method. They distinguish between the variables in an experiment and between a hypothesis and a theory.
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How Clouds Form

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Young scholars analyze how clouds form. In this cloud formation lesson, students brainstorm types of clouds and what they think they're made of. Young scholars conduct an experiment to see how clouds form and discuss their observations....
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The Planet Mars

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders gain knowledge about Mars and Earth. In this compare and contrast lesson, 5th graders use visual representations of the solar system to observe the characteristics of the planets. Students read fiction and nonfiction...
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Weather Observation Journal

For Teachers K - 4th
Learners record weather for a period of one month. In this weather instructional activity, students observe weather for one month on a large pictograph. Learners record clouds, wind, temperature and any other weather conditions they...
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What is a Shark?

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students discuss their knowledge of sharks. In this shark lesson plan, students read about various sharks and look up shark sightings in an online newspaper. They create Shark-shaped poetry. 
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Inventions Change the World: The Enigma Machine

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore WWII by analyzing technological advances. In this invention lesson, 3rd graders discuss the use of the Enigma machine which decoded private German messages that communicated with U-boats. Students utilize a timeline...
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Biomes: Land of the Inuit

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study Inuit and their ancestors.  In this biomes lesson students study the relationship between the Inuit and their environment and create a class art gallery.
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Saturn’s Moons

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars compare Saturn's moons to the Earth's moon.  In this moon lesson students work in groups and complete a lab activity then answer questions. 
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States of Matter Lessons

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Teachers can give their students hands-on ways to explore solids, liquids, and gases with these lesson plans.
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Cell Types

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders create cartoon characters which compare and contrast two types of cells: nerve and muscle. Cartoon characters show how these two cells are similar, how they are different, and the relationship between the two cell types.
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Amphibians

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders Make flashcards for the following words, memorize them and get quizzed by the teacher: Amphibian, Lungs, complete metamorphosis, tadpoles, tail-less, tail, vertebrate, cold-blooded, gills, swamp, pond.
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DNA and RNA Structure and Transcription

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare and contrast the structure of RNA and DNA.They summarize the process of transcription and translation. The lesson uses an inquiry model and the use of codes in DNA.
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Anatomy of the Heart

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders examine the different parts of the heart. In this biology lesson, 10th graders perform dissection of the fetal pig. They explain how the heart maintains homeostasis.
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A Penguin is a Bird

For Teachers K - 5th
Students compare and contrast the ways that penguins are different to flying birds.
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What is Matter?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders are read Goodnight Moon. They discuss the different kinds of matter mentioned in the story. Students describe each item they remember, they are encouraged to observe that some things are made of smaller pieces, different...
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Volcano Construction Lab

For Students 7th - 9th
In this volcano worksheet, students construct the three types of volcanoes using two colors of play dough. They answer questions about their models and answer specific questions about each type of volcano.
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Water Resources and the Role of the Independent Sector

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students identify the need to maintain and protect our natural resources. In this natural resource instructional activity, students study pictures of the effects of pollution on animals and water. Students brainstorm a list of ways water...
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Weather Research

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students compare and contrast weather conditions. In this weather lesson, students conduct online research to identify the weather conditions for the city they have chosen. Students compare and contrast the similarities and differences...
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Which Is My Peanut?

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students observe peanuts. In this observation lesson, students get a peanut and write down the distinguishable characteristics. They weigh and measure their peanut, then try to identify it when it is put in a group with the rest of the...
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Peanut Anatomy

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore the peanut plant. In this peanut instructional activity, students discuss the needs and parts of regular plants. They research peanut plants to see why they are unique. 
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The Heart

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the parts of the heart and the path blood flows through it. They practice using new vocabulary and labeling the parts of the heart. They examine the path of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood as well.
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Lesson Plan: Global Warming

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of global warming. In this climate change lesson, students explore the provided links to PBS NOW sources and research the greenhouse effect and the effects of global warming. Students support their stances on...
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The Rock Cycle

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore the concept of the rock cycle.  In this geology lesson, students identify, classify, and observe three different types of rocks.  Students then list and char the characteristics of their rocks. 

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