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Colored Shadows
Young scholars explore how different colors are seen through the cone cells in our eyes. In this light lesson students complete a lab activity with light and record their observations.
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Diversity of Life
Students study the classification of viruses and describe their structure. In this investigative lesson students complete an activity and answer questions about viruses.
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Pump It Up!
Learners design a pumping device that will effectively pump fluid through a model "cardiovascular system." They explore the effects of too much and too little pressure on a circulatory system.
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Benefits of Indoor Plants
Young scholars diagram a plant. In this Science lesson, students explore the concept of photosynthesis focusing on the oxygen production. Young scholars calculate the amount of plants needed to filter the air in their classroom.
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How Loud is Too Loud?
Ever wonder how loud a sound has to be to cause damage? Young scientists explore sound properties by researching decibel levels. They discuss how sound is perceived by our ears and our brains and why it can cause negative health effects...
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World of Protists
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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TE Lesson: Fighting Back!
Students examine the roles of the immune system in keeping the body healthy. They see how engineers contribute to this process by creating antibiotics, and vaccinations. They discuss how an astronauts' immune system may be suppressed...
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Characteristics of Snakes and Turtles
Students examine the characteristics of snakes and turtles and compare/contrast reptiles with mammals. They watch a video, answer discussion questions, complete information charts, conduct Internet research, and create a habitat diorama.
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Decisions Today for a Healthy Tomorrow
Students explore a variety of factors that affect the health of the bone, muscle, and skin systems. Healthy lifestyle recommendations which include behaviors over which we have control are explored in this instructional activity.
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Using computers in the content area
Students practice grade appropriate computer basics and integrate them into the curriculum areas. in this technology lesson, students understand correct behaviors while using the computer. Students become familiar with the Internet and...
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Get Crafty! Integrate Art and Science
By combining diverse subjects, you will create some of your most memorable lessons.
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Respiratory and Circulatory Research Project
Students use the Internet and books to research the respiratory and circulatory systems. They also write a report on different diseases and present to the class.
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Bees Vocabulary
In this bees vocabulary worksheet, students read ten clues to words pertaining to bees. Students choose the correct word that fits each clue and print it on the line. There is a word bank provided.
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Bees Crossword Puzzle
In this bees worksheet, students explore facts about bees. Students complete a crossword puzzle by finding the answers to the seven clues provided.
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Bees Challenge
In this bees worksheet, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions regarding bees and their behavior in order to exhibit what they know about them.
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Panther Exam: Writing a Play
Students demonstrate their knowledge of panthers by writing a play on the subject. For this animal life lesson, students view a slide-show on school computers of a veterinary exam of a panther. Students utilize this scenario to write a...
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Observation and Discovery
Students explore the basic skills guiding sound scientific invvestigation and methodology. They are introduced to a powerful scientific tool-the microscope. Students review the parts of the microscope. They discuss the inventor of the...
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Botany
In this botany worksheet, students read a 2 page article on botany, choose the multiple choice answer to 3 questions, determine if 3 statements are true of false and fill in the blanks in 5 facts about botany.
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Tissue Types
In this human tissue worksheet, students read about the 4 different tissue types in the body. Students read 4 pages about the types.
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The Giant Barrel Sponge
Students study barrel sponges. In this science and art lesson, students discuss what sponges are, create their own sponge, and share what they created with the rest of the class.