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The Fossil Record

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research about the animals found in Burgess Shale. In this earth science instructional activity, students evaluate the significance of fossils in human history. They create models of their chosen animal.
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Watching Apples Grow

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students examine the importance of each season to the life cycle of an apple tree. In small groups, they create a four-season display illustrating the life cycle of an apple tree along with a written description of each season.
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The Trial of the Bloody Sucker

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students study creatures that drink blood. In this blood suckers lessons, students watch videos to learn about creatures that drink blood. Students divide into groups and make posters about the organisms. Students then participate in a...
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Ocean Scale Drawing

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars explain how to make pictures larger using a grid system by transferring scales images from 1/2 -1 inch to 6 inches - 1 foot. They create life-size scale drawings of ocean life studied in class using a grid system.
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The Seasons of the Year Expressed in Art

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore a variety of works of art to discover the relationships and common themes that connect math, science, and technology. Several pieces of the work of Thomas Cole are examined and linked to the four seasons.
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Frogs, Fabulous Frogs

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students have the opportunity to both interpret and replicate the different shapes and textures observed in the life cycle of a frog. When students apply the watercolor wash to the crayon texture rubbings the designs take on a...
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Flower Power

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners investigate and explain the basic needs and life processes of plants. Key concepts include: living things change as they grow and need food, water, and air to survive. The reverse of the Kansas quarter serves as inspiration.
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Sea World

For Teachers K - 1st
Learners select a topic related to marine animals, research several book marked Internet sites, color pages, download data, and present their work to the class.
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Dino Detectives

For Teachers 4th
As students examine maps of Utah, 4th graders search for clues about what prehistoric life was like in Utah.
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Memory Book - A Cooperative Learning Experience

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students document sections of their life through pictures, stories, and video to create an English "memory book". They use photographs, video and edited video which includes their history, includes calculated growth, and genetic...
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Invasive Species

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students explore invasive species. In this species analysis instructional activity, students observe invasive species and review the impact the species have on the environment. Students work in groups to investigate the species in...
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Survival of the Fittest

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders create their own "never before seen" marine creatures and examine how not all creatures in the sea swim, not all have sharp teeth
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Ecological Citizen

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine the interconnectedness of living and non-living things that constitute an ecosystem. They examine fallen trees,insects, living trees, leaves, food webs, and forests. They conduct various activities and write poems about...
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Benthic Bingo

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers identify organisms of a benthic community. They place the correct organism in the correct community and practice using marine terms. They play this game like a game of bingo.
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From Caterpiller to Butterfly: Cycles, Circles, and Patterns

For Teachers K - 4th
Students examine art of butterflies and discuss what they know about the insect. They create their own butterfly puppets and write a story to represent its life cycle.
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Clean Water Act

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students write a letter to their legislative representative or the EPA for a copy of the Clean Water Act. They create a class mural of the Nashua River in a dead state and the river coming to life again, and discuss the role of Marion...
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Plants -- What Are Their Parts and Functions?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify the parts of a flowering plant and their functions. They describe its life cycle as well. They compare the parts of the plant to the roles that are needed in a democracy.
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Problem Solve Your School

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students work together to solve a real life problem that affects their school. They follow the engineering design process to develop and test their solution. They share their ideas with the class.
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"The Collaborative Group Information Collection, Interpretation and Dissemination Technique"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students answer the question "How are the concepts and processes I examine in Biology relevant to my other classes, to my life, and to my community?" This assignment has students actively involved in the intellectual work of location,...
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Mustang: Wild Spirit of the West

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students write a day in the life story from the point of view of another endangered animal. Students write to your local newspaper to express their opinions on the issue. Students research a horse's diet and explain why horses have...
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Little Me in a Big World: Ants

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners use the life cycle of an ant to learn about their own self-esteem. For this self-esteem lesson, students read books about ants and discuss obstacles from the stories as well as the ant behavior.
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Make an Edible Coral Reef

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students create an edible coral reef out of food and candy. In this Science lesson, students explore what a coral reef is and the coral reef's importance to the ecosystem.  Additionally, students discover the different parts of a coral...
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Baking Soda and Vinegar Volcano

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students construct a volcano using baking soda and vinegar. In this earth science lesson, students explain the reaction that takes place when these two chemicals combine together.
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Amazon Alphabet

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students create an alphabetic Amazon animal mural, illustrating the diversity of life in the tropical rain forest of the Amazon Basin.

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