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Melting Ice
Students examine the various forms that ice can take. In this melting ice lesson plan students view videos on climate and global warming.
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The Water Cycle and Global Warming
Young scholars study the flow of water in the environment. In this water cycle instructional activity students evaluate the consequences of changes in the water cycle using data.
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Seasons and Shadows: Investigate How Shadows Shift Throughout the Year
Students examine their shadows and why they are different in the summer and winter. In this seasons lesson students complete an activity to see how the earth's tilt on its axis changes the length of shadows.
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Magnetometer Extension Activities
Students observe magnetic fields and locate the position of "ore deposits" patterns using models and maps. In this magnetometer lesson students complete a hands on activity and a reading/writing exercise.
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What Makes you Hot?
Students manipulate different variables in a model and make inferences about the temperature on Earth. In this heat lesson students calculate the blackbody radiation of an object at a certain temperature.
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The Flat Earth
Young scholars use scientific explanations to discuss the shape of the Earth. In this research based activity, students will explore various concepts about how scientist use evidence to determine if the Earth is flat or round. Young...
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Unique Plants of the Biomes
Students examine how the earth is divided into different biomes that are characterized by a distinctive climate. In this earth's surface lesson plan students identify adaptations of plants in specific biomes.
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Average Temperature
Fourth graders study temperature. In this average temperature lesson plan students record temperature data, calculate and analyze average temperatures and construct a time line graph.
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Biosphere
Sixth graders study the earth and show some examples of the way it maintains a life-friendly environment. In this biosphere lesson students complete a lab activity and create their own biosphere.
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Space Exploration Missions
Eighth graders explore and discuss the various space exploration missions. For this space mission lesson students work in pairs and create a PowerPoint presentation on the contributions of space exploration missions.
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We are the World - Writing about our Earth
First graders write facts about the Earth. In this Earth instructional activity, 1st graders discuss natural resources, recycling, and how to keep the Earth clean. They work in groups to create a small book with 3-5 facts about the...
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Be Kind to our Earth
Students make a list of ideas on ways we can take care of our Earth and complete a class project planning sheet where they problem solve to help save the Earth. In this Earth lesson plan, students also play a conservation charades game.
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Geologic Age
Students investigate rocks. In this geologic age instructional activity, students conduct an experiment to determine absolute age as one would for rock layers. Students graph data and problem solve using results.
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Stressed Out!
Students identify methods for detecting and locating earthquakes and analyzing seismic data. In this earthquake lesson students simulate the action of P and S waves.
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All Shook Up
Pupils calculate the amount of displacement after an earthquake. In this seismic event lesson students research the Internet, and fill out a CORS data sheet.
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Hike Preparation
Students examine hiking preparation. In this hiking lesson students plan and pack a bag for a day hike, explore wildlife safety, and investigate the teamwork involved in a group hike.
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Seasons on Earth
Students examine how seasons occur and explore how the different angles effect surface heating. In this climate lesson students interpret satellite maps of the world that show seasonal differences in plant life.
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The Periodic Table of the Elements
Students examine different elements and explore how their properties play a role in technology. In this periodic table lesson students view a few short videos, answer questions then research the Internet to find products made from...
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Earth's Layers
Students identify the interior layers of the Earth and analyze a diagram. For this Earth's layers lesson students create a model of the Earth's interior.
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Layers of the Earth (Crust, Mantle, Inner and Outer Cores)
Students study the layers of the Earth. In this Earth's crust lesson students complete an activity, divide into groups and diagram and define given terms.
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Looking into Surface Albedo
Students demonstrate how the color of materials on Earth affect the amount of solar energy that is absorbed. In this solar energy lesson plan students complete a lab to explore how the color of materials on the Earth's surface...
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Sedimentary Size and Structures
Students interpret the Earth's history from models. In this investigative lesson plan students create sedimentary deposit models.
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Latitude and Longitude
Learners explore longitude and latitude lines to discover locations. In this finding locations lesson students construct a model showing the latitude and longitude lines on Earth.
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Plate Tectonics
Students recognize three basic types of tectonic plate boundaries and explain what happens to each one. In plate tectonics lesson students draw and label a cross-sectional diagram of the Earth.