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Stormy Weather

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders demonstrate their knowledge for how animals survive in natural environments when a storm occurs. In this science/writing instructional activity, 5th graders engage in a listening activity with the teacher. Additionally,...
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Polar Pals: Polar Bears & Penguins

For Teachers 1st
First graders complete a variety of activities about polar bears and penguins including the "Blubber Mitten" experiment. They culminate the unit by creating a visual representation comparing and contrasting the two animals.
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Land Use and Lawmaking in California

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students read writings by Ralph Waldo Emerson to analyze transcendentalism and analyze photographic essays depicting environmental issues. In this art and history lesson, students read excerpts of Nature by Emerson to identify...
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Give a Hoot - Don't Pollute at Black Bayou Lake

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders visit Black Bayou Lake refuge to observe the effects of land and water pollution. They photograph examples of pollution. They list the effects of land and water pollution. They write a persuasive letter to convince others...
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Teaching with Nature

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students participate in a nature walk to learn about their natural environments. For this nature study lesson, students brainstorm a list of things to look for on their nature walk. Students go on the nature walk and locate objects they...
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Back to School (Elementary)

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners discover the vocabulary of the Six Pillars of Character and their relation to the school environment. In this character education lesson, students discuss the character pillars and brainstorm about their use in the classroom....
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Hold Off on the Headphones

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore hearing loss caused by sound waves. In this physical science lesson plan, students will start by learning about waves and wave characteristics and move into sound waves. Students will study how sound effects their...
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Building Straw Towers

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students apply their knowledge of technology to help them build. In this science and technology instructional activity, students build straw towers and investigate the strength and form of the structure. They analyze the best design the...
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Discover the World of Machines

For Teachers K
Students participate in a project which incorporates science with reading, writing, social studies, and technology. Through several activities over a 15 day period, they explore the computer, digital camera, computer software programs...
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A Simple Machines Activity

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders observe examples of simple machines found in the school, playground, and work environment. In this simple machines lesson, 4th graders review simple machines by viewing three web sites. Students tour the school and grounds...
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The History of Maple Syrup

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners explore the process of harvesting maple syrup. In this science and history activity, students make their own maple syrup and create a picture book that shows the Native American and American pioneer methods of making the syrup.
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My Life As A Social Scientist

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine different areas of social studies and tell classmates about what social scientists do. They work in small groups: each group member researches a different social science focus, then presents to the class.
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Go Fish! Fish or other Sea Creature from Recycled Materials

For Teachers K - 4th
Students create a unique, 3-d sculpture of a fish out of recycled materials. They brainstorm, what a fish looks like. Students research what fish look like. Also, students make sketches of their fish. Students write a reflection of...
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Weathervanes in the Wind

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Students investigate wind and weather by creating a weathervane.  In this environment instructional activity, students identify the purpose of a weathervane and observe weathervanes in action on their campus.  Students create a...
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Explanation Expedition

For Teachers 5th
In this clever research lesson, student groups research certain cultural aspects of a foreign country, and fill out a worksheet with notes. In this note taking lesson, 5th graders write about the environment, entertainment, art, and...
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Observing Weather

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Students investigate the weather by reading children stories.  In this weather observation lesson, students read Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs and several other stories about weather before they create a KWL chart.  Students utilize...
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What Are the Layers of the Rain Forest?

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students investigate the different levels of the rain forest by comparing it to an apartment.  For this ecology lesson, students practice using forest related vocabulary words and complete a vocabulary data sheet.  Students create...
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Animals Matter

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore philanthropy. In this character education lesson plan, students define and give examples of philanthropy. Students listen to the story A Symphony of Whales and describe how the characters helped the whales. Students...
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Build a Polyp

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students research coral polyps. In this coral polyps instructional activity, students discover the anatomy of a coral polyp and how they feed. Students create an edible coral polyp model.
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Rocky Shore Food Web Drama

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars explore food chains. In this ecosystem lesson, students discover how plants and animals rely on each other for survival. Young scholars research the rocky shore ecosystem and create a skit representing the ecosystem.
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Using the Problem Solving Wheel

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
Students solve problems about air quality. In this air quality lesson, students receive a scenario from the problem wheel and find solutions to the air quality problem. Students write a paragraph summarizing what they learned.
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Movement of Air Diorama Activity

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners make a diorama to illustrate the process of mechanical airflow. For this movement of air lesson, students discuss ventilation and air movement indoors. Learners discuss ventilation systems and study pictures of the systems....
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Creating Public Awareness - Indoor Air Quality

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students design a poster about indoor air quality. In this indoor air quality lesson plan, students make a billboard that tells the occupants of a building about at least one air quality problem.
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Species on the Edge

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students examine sea turtles. In this endangered species lesson, students analyze sea turtle habitats. Students hypothesize why sea turtles could go extinct.

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