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Testing for Life
Students test for organic molecules to determine if a solution contains once living molecules. In this characteristics of life lesson plan, students test common liquids for the presence of organic molecules, including starch, protein,...
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Food Exercises--Tortillas
In this interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage about tortillas and answer five multiple choice questions based upon the facts from the text.
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Introduction to Atoms
In this atoms activity, learners answer four different sets of questions related to atoms (fill in the blank, multiple choice, word puzzle and true and false).
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The Tipping Point
Students rewrite word problems and solve using math. In this word problem lesson plan, students gather data and observe the data. They relate this process to the scientific method and math. They review their data to be able to answer...
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Investigation 6 - Soil Profile
Fourth graders study the components of soil. They observe the basic components of soil and relate the components to plant growth. They record color, texture, and kinds of materials on their profile log (light color, denser, grittier -...
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Seeds, Miraculous Seed
Students investigate relationships between plants and animals and how living things change during their lives. In this life cycle lesson, students split different types of seeds apart to see the beginning life stages of future plants.
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Sixth Grade Reading Test
In this reading worksheet, 6th graders answer multiple choice questions about passages they read, word parts, and more. Students complete 25 problems.
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Smart Snacking Dragon
Second graders participate in activities that focus on making healthy snack choices.
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Water Systems
In this water systems worksheet, students refer to their textbook to complete questions about the amount of water on earth and the portion of water in various forms. Students review porosity, permeability, and water table. This worksheet...
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Craters!
Eighth graders examine the formation of craters. For this craters lesson, 8th graders discover the various energies involved in the formation of a crater, where you can find a crater in the Solar System, and observations of craters on...
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"The King's Chessboard" by David Birch
Learners determine how a counting pattern is created is the story. They estimate how much rice is given to the wise man.
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Sedimentary Rocks
In this sedimentary rock worksheet, students define clastic and bioclastic. Students determine how dolostone is formed and the difference between breccia and conglomerate. This worksheet has 11 short answer questions.
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Grinding corn in Swaziland
Students participate in grinding corn, a major part of food preparation in rural Swaziland.
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MyPyramid for Kids
Students explore healthy food choices. In this science lesson, students identify food groups and discuss the amount of food they should eat from each group. Students create PyramindPal cartoons.
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Rice Nutrition
Third graders investigate nutrition by researching rice. In this food instructional activity, 3rd graders read about the healthy aspects of rice and how many people in the world eat it. Students read nutrition labels and...
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Economics
Fourth graders read a poem about rice and identify its importance around the world. In this rice lesson, 4th graders read about the role of rice in various nutritional sectors around the world. Students complete two word problems about...
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Rice
Third graders develop a creative art project. In this rice lesson, 3rd graders learn about rice, when and how it is harvested, and how it is stored. Students make rainbow rice and use it to create other art projects.
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Science Trail
Young scholars take a trip on a science trail to explore how corn and soybeans can be made into fuel. They make a list of byproducts that come from soybeans. Afterward, they participate in the activities related to the creation of...
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Rice: The Global Crop
Students understand the uniqueness of the rice plant and how it grows. Students compare rice growing in Indonesia and California, observing the steps common to the process everywhere. Students comprehend the concepts labor-intensive and...
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Fairly Simple Rock Identification
Students study ways in which to identify rocks. They complete a number of activities that introduce them to various ways of identifying minerals in rocks.
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Rice Straw
Third graders read about rice farmers and their left over straw and then draw pictures that show how they help migrating birds. For this rice straw lesson plan, 3rd graders read about how the rice farmers use their straw to help the...
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Botany: Rice Plant - Second Phase
Third graders make drawings that show the growth of the rice plant in the reproductive phase. In this rice plant lesson plan, 3rd graders read about the second phase of the rice plant, and then draw pictures and label them.
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The Pyramid of Power
Students explore the food pyramid, nutrition, and how to plan a balanced diet. This fun lesson is well-planned and a great introduction to the food pyramid!
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Organize Your Favorites (Food)
In this healthy foods worksheet, pupils organize the names nutrient-rich foods into categories. Students also read passages about nutrition and respond to three short-answer questions.