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Puzzling Planets

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students examine the concept of a solar system. In this research based activity, students compare a star and a planet. They explain the requirements for life in a biosphere.
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The Achaean

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study the characteristics of the Achaean era. In this Achaean era lesson, 4th graders examine the clock of eras and compare the characteristics of different eras. They determine that the rocks associated with this era can...
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Ocean Planet: Pollution Solution

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the concept of environmental stewardship. In this science activity, students investigate the impact of oil spills as they discuss historical spills. Students use problem solving skills to brainstorm clean-up methods.
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Introducing Biodiversity

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students investigate biodiversity by creating reports with their classmates.  In this ecosystem lesson, students utilize the Internet to research the different types of life in our environment and different locations around the world....
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Fossil Formation

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students discuss fossils. In this science lesson, students simulate fossils within Earth's layers by using gummy fish and bread.
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Out and About: Plants

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students examine plants. In this hands-on science lesson, students visit the Royal Botanic Gardens, the Eden Project, and Nature's World online or in person to investigate plants and gardens.
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Tides

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Pupils discover how the position of the Sun, Moon and Earth affect tides. In this science lesson, students view a presentation about the tides. Pupils discuss the different types of tides.
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Sowing Seeds of the Future

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students explore how to preserve native wild plants and garden crops. In this science lesson, students play the role of botanists and research North American plants. Students create a presentation about their findings.
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Build the Taiga: Hands on Biome-Building

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore environmental awareness by completing a construction project. In this biomes lesson, students identify the different elements for life to thrive in an ecosystem. Students utilize a cardboard or wood box to create a biome...
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Space the Next Frontier

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine the use of space as the frontier of the future. Using the colonist's experience coming to the New World, they identify challenges they would face if they were to settle in space. As a class, they share what they already...
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Let's Start Growing

For Teachers K - 5th
Learners investigate how a tree grows from a seed. In this plant biology lesson, students use potting soil, tree seeds, and a paper cup to observe seeds growing into plants. Learners record observations in their science journals.
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Make Your Own Quick Sand

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners create a quick sand model using cornflour and water. In this earth science lesson, students explain why stirring the mixture quickly makes it thick but the opposite happens when you stir it slowly.
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Famous Person: Benjamin Banneker

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners explain the main events in Benjamin Banneker's life and his contributions to society. They gain an appreciation for Benjamin Banneker's inventive ability to reproduce a clock as well as his determination in teaching himself...
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Pulleys and Force

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
Students investigate pulleys and pulley systems. They demonstrate how multiple pulleys dramatically reduce required force. They study hoe pulley systems are used in machines and impact everyday life.
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Oceanography

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the importance of oceans in supporting life on earth and identify resources obtained from the ocean.
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Maintaining Strong Fisheries

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Pupils play a game about the life cycle of a blue crab in order to witness the causes of changes in the crab population and discuss what a resource manager could do to keep a stable crab population. Students then create a game titled...
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Ocean Creature Classification

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students develop a Taxonomic Key for marine invertebrates from pictures they are given after practicing together with common objects, such as shoes. They then compare their key to a provided Ocean Invertebrates Taxonomic Key.
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On the Surface Of Things

For Teachers 4th - 6th
The purpose of this unit is for students to engage in thinking about the links between science and art. We want to provide students with the opportunity to see original artifacts related to natural occurances.
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Displaying Sea Ice

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Pupils display their knowledge of sea ice. In this earth science lesson, students create displays reflecting their understanding of sea ice.Pupils research the development of sea ice on a variety of bodies of water, and use proper...
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Selling the Stars

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners create a travel brochure, poster, and presentation to encourage others to visit a star. For this stellar characteristics lesson, students research a star type based on its life-cycle. They create a travel campaign to convince...
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Ocean Exploration: Dentists of the Sea!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students watch videos about unusual fish behavior and write to marine scientists about the proper care of fish. In this fish lesson plan, students watch the videos on how to properly transfer fish to saltwater, and they do so in an...
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Sail Away

For Teachers 3rd - 12th Standards
Students examine what naval architects and marine engineers do.  In this engineering lesson students work in teams and design a boat with a sail structure. 
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Shine On, Moon

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils explore space science by conducting an experiment in class. In this Moon lesson, students define a list of space science vocabulary and read the book The Moon. Pupils utilize shoeboxes and string to conduct a sunlight experiment...
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Adapting to Seasonal Changes in the Environment

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discuss how plants and animals, including humans, adapt to climate and seasonal changes. They research the Colville people, and create dioramas that represent life during different seasons for Colville people.

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