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Fun With Adhesives

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars observe, measure, and record the properties in making objects stick together using science tools. In this science instructional activity, students explore with their senses while mixing flour and water. Additionally, young...
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Perimeters of Quadrilaterals

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students measure perimeter.  In this measurement lesson plan, students review how to find the perimeter of an object and discuss how this differs when finding the perimeter of a quadrilateral.  Students practice finding the perimeter of...
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Barney Bear Gets Dressed

For Teachers K
Students identify colors and use descriptive words to create a book about a bear. In this lesson plan on using descriptive language, students listen to a story and help the teacher explain what happened. Students then participate in...
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Create a City: An Urban Planning Exercise

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the effects of population growth in Arizona.  In this history lesson, students work in small groups to create a "perfect" city. Activities include examining the Arizona census results then discussing the importance of...
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Recycle, Reduce, Reuse and Save a Tree

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine how to save and protect trees.  In this conservation lesson, students read books about the usefulness of trees, write ideas in their journals about how trees can be used, and make a book of ways to protect trees.
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Growing A Coral Skeleton

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research the growth of coral. In this coral polyps lesson, students simulate the growth of coral by using available materials to grow crystals. Students record observations in a scientific journal.
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I'm Still Scared: The War Years

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students read the story I'm Still Scared: The War Years, complete discussion questions, and activities about the book. In this war book lesson plan, students keep journals, write about being frightened, have a war veteran visit their...
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Animal Movement in Water

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Young scholars explore oceanography by participating in field trip activities. In this fish characteristics instructional activity, students attend a trip to a local beach or reservoir and collect different specimens in order to examine...
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Introduce Vocabulary: My Chinatown: One Year in Poems

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students work in small groups assessing the meaning of new vocabulary words. Students record vocabulary in a word journal or discovery chart.
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Introduce Vocabulary: Ruby the Copycat

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students analyze tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students explore vocabulary words used in Ruby the Copycat. Students assess the meaning of new vocabulary words and record their new words in a word journal.
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Introduce Vocabulary: Smoky Night

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students investigate tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students assess the meaning of vocabulary words found while reading Smoky Night. Students record their new vocabulary words using a word journal or discovery chart.
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Plant Nutrition and Nutrients

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students observe seeds growth and examine the different parts of the seedling. In this biology lesson, students compare the growth of seeds planted in soil and in hydroponics. They record their observations in their science journal and...
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Life Underground

For Teachers 1st
First graders build a terrarium in order to observe animal and plant life dynamics. In this biology lesson, 1st graders compare how organisms survive in different environments. They write their observations and analysis in their journal.
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Cooking Up the Scientific Method

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify the different steps of the scientific method. In this life science activity, 1st graders apply this method when conducting a series of hands-on activities. They collect data and write observations in their journals.
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Jane Goodall, Renowned Naturalist and Champion of Chimpanzees

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students study the life of Jane Goodall and how she made an impact studying chimpanzees.  In this endangered species lesson students write in their journals.
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Las Maquinas y Nosotros: Machines and Us

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explain the relationship between energy and work. In this technology lesson, 2nd graders describe the different uses of machines in their everyday lives. They record observations and data in their science journal.
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Heart Smart in a Heart Beat

For Teachers 5th - 7th
As an introductory activity, young statisticians measure their heart rate at rest and after exercise and compute the mean and median, and create a box & whisker plot.  This is followed by watching a video (that no longer seems to...
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Reading And Summarizing in Science

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students read articles about various scientific topics from a variety of science disciplines and a variety of sources including newspapers, the internet, scientific journals and magazines for students. They review the articles...
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Hydroponics

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Students experiment with growing food using hyrdroponics. In this science lesson, students grow lettuce in a confined space with weight limitations. Students start a plastic pop bottle garden observing the growth and charting it....
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Hundred Years War and Joan of Arc

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Examine the Hundred Years' War. Budding historians view a video on Joan of Arc to discuss her qualities of courage and bravery. They respond to the video and discussion in their journals and write in the perspective of Joan of Arc. 
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Compare Two Numbers: How Many Times More Than...?

For Teachers 3rd
Explore the concept of "how many times" where the word "times" is defined. Learners will determine the product and quotient in a word problem. Then use manipulatives to solve the problem. Finally, they will write in their math journals...
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Zoo Animal Experts

For Teachers K
As part of an exploration of zoo animals, kindergarteners conduct research on their favorite animal and compile their information. Learners write about their animal in a journal and create a trading card. The culminating activity is a...
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Room Temperature Investigation

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
While the topic of this investigation is not specific to any particular discipline of science, it does serve as a practice of the scientific method. Learners set up a bowl containing boiling water, one with room temperature water, and...
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Open Wide and Trek Inside

For Teachers K - 4th Standards
Don't underestimate the value of a clean mouth! Here is a six-lesson unit that details everything a youngster needs to know about oral hygiene. It includes lessons on the purpose of a mouth and teeth, the nature of oral bacteria and the...

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