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How to Host a Metric Field Day

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Celebrate National Metric Week with a fun-filled field day where learners actively apply the metric system.
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Homeschooling Chronicles - Microscopes

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Microscopes are more than instruments. They are windows into the scientific world.
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Substances And Chemical Reactions

For Teachers K - 5th
Young scholars watch and predict chemical reactions when different substances are mixed together. They differentiate between solid, liquid, and gas.
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Insect Anatomy

For Teachers 3rd - Higher Ed
Students explore the anatomy of an insect. In this activity the characteristics of insects, students explore parts of an insect. Students gain knowledge through pictures and charts showing insects and their body parts. Students will...
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Plant Identification Pictionary

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Young scholars participate in a plant identification game. Using worksheets, they collect plant samples and identify the basic parts of the plant. They note the similarities and differences between the various diagrams. They use heavy...
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Flower Dissection

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate th anatomy of a flower. They investigate the structures and processes by which flowering plants generate pollen, ovules, seeds, and fruit through dissection,
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Scales, Scutes, and Skins

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students identify the various adaptations of reptiles and amphibians. After distinguishing between reptiles and amphibians, students discuss the ways in which their adaptations aid in their survival. They participate in a hands on...
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The Land is Changing: Stories from Across the North

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students explore the changing environment in their community. They interview elders about the issues, impacts and potential ways of adapting to climate change in the north. Students post pictures and information on the student...
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Flour Beetles

For Teachers 2nd - 12th
Young scholars observe life stages in flour beetles and graph the results. They write a summary report.
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Affecting Transportation Choices-Walk, Don't Ride!

For Teachers K - 5th
Learners discuss methods of transportation they use and create a trip tally to determine which methods they use the most.
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TE Activity: Build an Anemometer

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students determine what an anemometer is and how it measures wind speed. They decide on a place to put a wind turbine by using an anemometer. They examine the role that engineers play when using wind speed to determine a place for wind...
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Sound

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students identify and explain these vocabulary words: vibration, volume, pitch, particles, tuning forks, waves and matter. They explain that sound travels through gas, liquid and solid. They be
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Tornado!: Types and Formation

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discuss the different types of tornadoes and how they form. Working in groups, they record journal entries by conducting experiments with water bottles simulating vortex formation.
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Insect Homes

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students investigate student homes.  In this insect homes lesson,students observe insect homes. Students visit a campsite and gather information about  insect homes. Students examine and record an insect home on a worksheet. students...
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Spiders, Man!

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Students conduct online research to learn more information about spiders. They take a current issue of their local newspaper and add spiders to the pictures where spiders might live.
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Using the Internet to Learn About Marine Life in our Area

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Students explore how living things interact with their environment. They research marine life that is studied by Mote Marine Laboratory. Students track sick and injured marine animals. They explore the red tide and the geography of Florida.
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Create Your Own Cloud

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners explore and analyze weather conditions, climates, compositions and characteristics of the atmosphere and weather patterns. They explain in detail the water cycle and its relationship to weather patterns. A lab experiment is...
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Trail Adventure

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners create a trail with numbered specimens. Students complete an accurate and functional interactive trail activity brochure. They complete a web page tree identification guide and interactive identification activity. Learners...
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Fred the Fish

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars read and retell the story of Fred the Fish. In groups, they create their own story of a similar nature and identify a situation in their community like the one in the story. They create possible solutions to the problem...
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"How Sweet It Is: Awareness Today Can Defeat Diabetes Tomorrow"

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Pupils explain the importance of having a healthy body and be inspired to make better choices. They research diabetes to become aware of its symptoms, dangers, and prevention. They identify the relationship between childhood obesity and...
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Animal Encyclopedia Search

For Teachers K - 8th
Students use an online encyclopedia to gather information about animals. They identify habits of ten animals they find interesting. They share their information with the class.
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World of Protists

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students observe a jar of pond water and predict how much life they think exists in the jar and watch a "Bill Nye: The Science Guy" video regarding protists. They participate in an online virtual pond dip where they begin to familiarize...

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