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Indians in Georgia: How Do We Know What We Know?
Learners discover archaeology by investigating the history of Native Americans in Georgia. In this U.S. history lesson, students participate in a mock archaeological excavation in their classroom by recovering artifacts and drawings...
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Contribution to the Beautification of Parma
First graders participate in beautification project in their local area. In this community service lesson, 1st graders plan and prepare a flower planting project for a low income area of their city. They practice arranging flowers in...
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Carnival of the Animals
First graders make a book that shows the different musical pieces in Carnival of the Animals that represent animals. In this animals and music lesson plan, 1st graders tell how they interpreted each part to represent an animal.
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Carnival of the Animals Lesson
Students listen to Carnival of the Animals and recognize that a certain instrument represents a certain animal. In this animals and music lesson plan, students will make a book showing which musical instruments represent which animals.
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Crafty Cuttings
Students learn how to successfully plant a cutting. In this plant cutting lesson, students understand the steps of making a plant cutting and can explain them to others.
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Different Types Of Bugs
First graders create their own bug that contain the different characteristics that a bug can have. In this bugs lesson plan, 1st graders first list 3 - 5 characteristics before they create their bug.
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Introduction to Robotics
Students explore robots as it relates to artificial intelligence and mechanics. In this introduction to robotics lesson, students examine the technology related to design, research the concept of fabrication theory and the application of...
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Staying Healthy Year Round
Learners will read literature about the seasons and observe and describe the weather in each. The group will compare and contrast the activities of people during different weather conditions showing how they adapt to changes. They will...
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Grapevine Magic
Pupils explore plant uses. Students observe the process of changing grapes to raisins as a method of preserving a plant part for human use.
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Parts of a Plant
Children explore the parts of a plant (flower, seeds, stem, leaves, and roots) using a dandelion as an example.
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Sock Walk (Seed Dispersal)
Students collect seeds from field plants as part of understanding seed dispersal.
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Identification of Plants and Animals
First graders identify a variety of plants and animals that can be found in the school forest, then differentiate between plants and animals. They find examples of characteristics used to differentiate between plants or animals.
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Introduction to Farming in the United States
Students discuss basic foods and what constitutes a well-balanced meal. They identify four basic food groups, and identify food sources, such as farms.
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"Caterpillars to Butterflies"
Young scholars participate in a variety of activities about how caterpillers become butterflies.
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"Ladybugs and Grasshoppers"
Learners paricipate in number of activities related to ladybugs and grasshoppers.
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Natural Figures
First graders look for geometrical shapes in nature to help them appreciate the diversity of the natural environment.
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C.M. Beg
First graders are introduced to a pretend boy named C.M. Beg. The initials of the boy be a mnemonic device to help students explain the basic characteristics of living things.
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How Does a Green Plant Grow?
Students examine how a seed grows, and design an experiment to explore this concept. They make predictions, conduct the experiment, record the results, and interpret the results.
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FRED the FISH
Students engage in the study of the human impact on environmental systems (specifically rivers). This lesson enhances Students' exploration of a variety of themes or topics.
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Habitats of the World
Students complete a unit of eighteen lessons that cover climate, geography, location, plants, and animals of each of the five habitats. They are also introduced to habitat destruction and discuss ways to protect the environment. They do...
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Animals: Farm Animals
Students examine the different types of animals that live on a farm. They participate in online games and activities to help them explore the different types of farm animals.
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Bay B C's
In this unit of lessons, students examine the Chesapeake Bay area. Students learn what lives here and how humans are affecting the area.
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Light Energy and Colors
Students participate in experiments to observe the effects of light energy on colored objects. They conduct various experiments, create a graph and a word bank, record the results, and write an evaluation.
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A Virtual Museum of the Mojave Desert
Learners study deserts and the plants, animals, and people who inhabit them. In groups, they create their own stories about the inhabitants of the Mojave desert.