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Polar Scientists: Polar Science Lesson PlanPolar Scientists: Polar Science Lesson Plan
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3rd - 8th
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5 days
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Year
2008
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Polar Scientists: Polar Science

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Research skills are extremely important and they can be linked to any subject. Get your class thinking about scientists that study the polar region, what they do, and how they get funded to continue their research. Each child uses a worksheet and the Internet to research five to ten different polar scientists. After a week's time, the class engages in a full discussion on what they have learned about polar science, scientists, and the research process.

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CCSS: Adaptable

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science

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  • Research-based learning
  • Good topic of study
  • Lesson is applicable to almost any grade level

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  • None

Common Core

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