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Tracking Fall's Falling Temperatures
Young meteorologists track weather from day to day and record results on graphs, maps, or other places. They see firsthand how weather temperatures trend cooler as fall progresses and practice grade-appropriate skills in geography (map...
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Sunshine and Shadows
Students measure their shadows early in the morning, record direction of shadow, make marks in ground with chalk or tape, measure with ruler, and record results. Students repeat process at noon, and then later in afternoon. Students...
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Introduction to Time
Students explore the concept of time. Through discussion and artistic projects, they define time in their own words and tell how it is used to represent the seasons. Students draw a picture to portray time as it elapses during the...
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Statistical Sampling
Students collect data in the field and analyze it in class using tables and graphs to determine how many observations of a phenomenon are necessary to draw valid conclusions.
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How Does Your KinderGarden Grow
Students find forecast and graph weather by using WeatherBug site, create flower books by using Wiggleworks, and plant radish seeds both on KidPix and in class garden.
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What in the World..?!?
Students photograph mystery images. In this observation skills lesson plan, students gather everyday objects and place them under a digital microscope. They magnify the image and take a photograph of it. The image is then displayed on...
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Life Is a Cycle
Students investigate about cycles through games, shared readings and a shared writing activity. They play a game of Ring Around the Rosie to be introduced to the concept of "cycle."