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Getting to Know Some of Pennsylvania's Fishes

For Teachers K - 5th
Young scholars research and identify the fish of Pennsylvania. In this earth science lesson, students view ten photos of fish and identify the characteristics of each fish. Young scholars record observations and practice naming the fish...
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Raising Trout

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students investigate the life cycles of fish as they observe a trout's life in class.  In this fish life lesson plan, students create a proper habitat in a fish tank for the trout eggs to spawn and thrive for several weeks....
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Creatures of the Sea

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders complete a two-month long unit on the physical characteristics of the oceans and animal environments. They create a "Creatures of the Sea" alphabet book in collaboration with a kindergarten class, conduct Internet...
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These Lakes are Great

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine the Great Lakes Basin and water conservation. For this Great Lakes and water lesson, students study the location of the lakes before reading the book, The River Ran Wild. They discuss the associated vocabulary and in...
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"Pennsylvania Watersheds, Many Ways to the Sea"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners trace a molecule of water through the water cycle including each of its three loops. They describe why evapotranspiration demands the largest portion of total precipitation falling on a forested watershed.

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