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Meteorological Predictions
Students make a link between prediction and hypothesis in math and science. Based on data collected over one week, students evaluate the predictions of local weather forecasters, compare the predicted outcomes to the actual weather...
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Pollution Solution
Students, after discussing oil pollution, generate solutions to an oil spill.
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Postcards from California: A Unit on Geography, Social Studies, History and California's Resources
Fourth graders examine patterns that influence population density in the various regions of California. The unit's three lessons utilize graphic organizers for the interpretation and presentation of data.
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Wonders of Weather
Students understand the destructive force of a tornado. They learn the role of a thunderstorm in the creation of a tornado.
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Climate Change Challenge
Students explore the issue of climate change through participation in an interactive game show. They explore climate change issues in the news. Students write and discuss their own questions about climate change.
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The Power of Atmospheric Pressure Process
Middle schoolers are introduced to the basic principles of atmospheric pressure. After watching demonstrations, they discover the capability of air pressure and how it affects weather. In groups, they use an inquiry template to solve...
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Control and Experimental Variables
In this variables in experiments instructional activity, students read about control variables and experimental variables before they respond to 15 graphic organizer and short answer questions.
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Confusing Words
In this confusing words worksheet, learners complete 30 sentences with the words that are given, using context clues to determine the meaning.
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Ocean Planet: Pollution Solution
Students explore the concept of environmental stewardship. In this science activity, students investigate the impact of oil spills as they discuss historical spills. Students use problem solving skills to brainstorm clean-up methods.
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Seasons
Students name the 4 seasons, discussing the weather, plant life, animal life and and activities of each. Students read the book titled, "Hello Arctic," and and discuss changes in seasons that accompany the story. Students complete...
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Self Portraits
Students study themselves in a mirror paying close attention to every attribute on their face. In this self portrait instructional activity students create a self portrait the same way as Rembrandt has done many times. Students also ask...
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Earth's Land and Water
Students describe physical characteristics of bodies of water and landforms. In this land and water lesson plan, students model land and water with modeling clay and also discuss why people live near bodies of water.
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ENERGY, Design Competition: Energy Systems of the Future!
Students examine energy, where it comes from and the different fuels that are used. In this energy lesson students design an energy infrastructure using a renewable energy source.
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Ready, Set, Drift!
Students define data, recover data from the Internet, and use information they obtain to solve problems. In this investigative lesson plan students answer questions on a worksheet and demonstrate the use of a maneuvering board in...
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Do You Need a Map?
Learners explain ways marine navigation is important in modern society. In this map study lesson students use a retrieval tool to obtain real-time information on weather forecasts.
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Ecology: Why Are Rice Fields Suitable Habitats for Birds?
Fifth graders discover the uses for rice by reading about the habitats of certain birds. In this agriculture lesson, 5th graders research birds from the Gulf Coast and California and their reasons for living in rice fields. Students...
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Movie Poster: Persuasive Text
Students create movie posters based upon short stories they've recently read. In this persuasive writing lesson students analyze a poster that is intended to persuade people to want to see the movie and convince Steven Spielberg to...
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Voyages: Wild Weather
Students examine the causes of extreme weather. In this weather instructional activity, students read Voyages: Wild Weather by Caroline Harris. Students conduct further research by accessing selected websites.
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Victims of Geography
Students examine the toll taken on New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to discover details about the geography of the city and the hurricane itself.
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Diversity - Grade 7
Seventh graders consider the diversity of the First Nations cultures in Canada. For this cultural diversity lesson, 7th graders research the cultural groups of the First Nations as well as their contributions to Canadian society....
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How Big Should My Picture Be?
Students explore water color techniques. For this water color lesson, students examine how to size their drawings. Students discover that water color painting works best on a smaller scale as they create an original piece of art.
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Season's Greetings
Students explore Earth's seasons using an interactive website. In this earth science lesson, students watch video segments and explain Earth's seasonal milestones. They discuss the factors that causes seasonal changes.
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The Science of Hurricanes
Students explore hurricanes. For this science lesson, students discuss the aspects of hurricanes and watch videos of hurricanes. Students discuss the motion of the hurricanes.
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English: Level C Lesson 37
In this English test worksheet, young scholars fill in the blanks in sentences with the correct word. Students complete 20 multiple choice questions.