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Elements Of Biology: Evolution

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study the theory of evolution and examine why it is so controversial.  In this biology lesson students view a video on evolution, research the theory of evolution on the Internet and complete an essay. 
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Magnitude of Earthquakes

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students investigate the causes and effects of earthquakes and investigate their magnitude. In this  earthquakes lesson, students study the Richter Scale and measure it as it relates to the energy released by an earthquake. Students...
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PLANT IMAGERY

For Teachers K - 12th
Students study morphological terminology. One student is blind-folded while the other describes a nearby plant. Once the blindfold is removed, the partner tries to find the plant that was described. They share their experience...
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Marine Animal Life Cycles

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners study the life cycle of a crab and the larval stages of marine animals. In this marine animals lesson, students watch a puppet introduction to a crab's life cycle.  Learners learn about crab moulting and their life cycle...
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Volcanoes!

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students define what a volcano is. They discover where and why volcanoes occur. They study effects of volcanoes on the Earth system.
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Plant Parts and Their Diseases

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students see how certain plants are very important to us. They explain that healthy plants are important to keep people healthy. They study the major parts of a plant (root, stems, leaves, flowers, fruit and seeds) and their basic...
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All About Ants

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students create model ants in order to study the characteristics of insects such as body segments, number of legs, and feelers, as well as how these characteristics serve the insect.
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Insect Travel Brochure

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders study producers and consumers in habitats. They examine the trophic levels and how different organisms interact with a focus on insects. They create a travel brochure for an insect to visit a habitat which they create.
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TE Activity: Stream Consciousness

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study how environmental engineers monitor water quality. They use environmental indicators to determine the quality of stream water in their area. They count the number of macroinverabrates and use the information they...
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What Is Mining

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Student develop a vocabulary of "mining words" and study about exploring and mining for minerals. They break into groups and are assigned an area at the "mine" to do their "exploration" for the valuable "coal". The coal is represented...
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Vibrating Objects Produce Sound

For Teachers K
Students use many different materials and resources in order to study and identify sounds that are loud or soft, high or low, pleasant or unpleasant.
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Star Frames

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study constellations. In this space science lesson, 4th graders discover what makes stars, how bright stars are, and why constellations were created. Students make their own constellation using Saran Wrap and a frame.
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An Introduction to Classification

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore, analyze and study the history of classification systems and the scientific processes that influenced modern classification methods. They evaluate why classification and binomial nomenclature are necessary to the...
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Strawberry DNA extraction

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students study the basic function of DNA and then extract it from strawberries. In this DNA extraction lesson students examine DNA and see why the extraction of it is so important to scientists. 
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Photojournalism: Documenting the Four Greatest Threats to Global Sustainability

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study global sustainability by viewing photos.  In this environment instructional activity students work in groups and create their own photo gallery.
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The Nitrogen Cycle

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Young scholars study the nitrogen cycle and construct a diagram.  In this Earth Science lesson students use role play to see the various paths. 
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Star Systems

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students study a star system and see how the planets move around stars.  In this star system lesson students complete an activity and see what an eclipse is.
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Frogs

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this frogs worksheet, students read and study the 5 main characteristics that all frogs have. Students color a large picture of a frog.
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Decision Making and Teen Parenthood

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners inspect psychology by completing a worksheet in class. In this sexual health activity, students discuss the responsibilities and maturity necessary in order to have a child and to also be sexually active. Learners answer study...
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These Lakes are Great

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine the Great Lakes Basin and water conservation. In this Great Lakes and water lesson, students study the location of the lakes before reading the book, The River Ran Wild. They discuss the associated vocabulary and in...
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Wildlife Habitat

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine habitats and describe their elements.  In this wildlife habitat lesson students study the factors that affect habitat and write a short report.
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Weather

For Teachers K - 5th
Students study seasonal weather and interview elders in their community about how weather affects traditional activities. In this seasonal weather lesson plan, students talk about the seasonal, traditional activities they participate in....
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How Animals Prepare for Winter

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders study which animal hibernate and which migrate. They observe the weather conditions related to each and complete the associated worksheets and web activity.
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Lost Tribes of Israel

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the issues involved with using DNA evidence in a courtroom trial. They read and discuss a case study of a particular trial, conduct research, and role-play a jury by reporting their verdict and discussing how they...