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The Euglena
In this euglena learning exercise, students read information about these unicellular organisms. Students then color in the different structures of the euglena on a diagram. Students complete 10 short answer questions.
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Map of Argentina
In this map of Argentina worksheet, learners label key areas, cities, bodies of water and surrounding countries, then color the map according to directions.
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The Lake Champlain Highway
Ninth graders read and color “Boats, Boats, Boats on Lake Champlain.” In this US History lesson, 9th graders listen to more detailed descriptions of the history of boating on Lake Champlain. Students draw a picture of a boat...
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Exploring the Map of Morocco
In this exploring the map of Morocco worksheet, learners find and label cities, islands, bodies of water, mountains, deserts and other countries around Morocco.
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Creating a Map of France
In this crating a map of France worksheet, students find and label important parts of France, bodies of water, mountains and surrounding countries.
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Map of Italy
In this map of Italy worksheet, students find, color and label cities, surrounding countries, bodies of water and landforms in the country of Italy.
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Solids and Water
Students investigate mixtures made of water and familiar solid materials. They observe and discuss the changes that occur immediately and set the mixtures aside for a day. Finally, students observe the mixtures, note changes, and graph...
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Down the Drain
Students explore what problems might occur if oxygen decreases in a body of water. They model what happens in a situation where decomposition is occurring. Students obtain, organize, graph, and interpret information. They i interpret...
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Separation of Unknowns in a Liquid
Learners identify the different components of a given sample using chromatography. In this chemistry instructional activity, students compare paper and column chromatography. They collect data and construct data tables.
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Geography: Why Is the Sacremento Valley a Good Place to Grow Rice?
Third graders locate the Sacramento Valley in California where rice is grown. In this rice growing location lesson, 3rd graders locate the Sacremento Valley, California on a map, and color the mountain ranges and terrain that is around...
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Comparing Properties of Elements & Compounds
In this elements and compounds worksheet, students review the physical properties of different compounds and elements using websites for information. This worksheet has 1 graphic organizer and 1 short answer question.
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Exploring a Map of Canada
In this exploring a map of Canada worksheet, students find and label the capital city, bodies of water, the U.S., the provinces and the territories of Canada.
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Learning About the Basin
Learners use watershed maps to explore the Lake Pontchartrain Basin in Louisiana. In this geography lesson, students identify important features such as elevation, vegetation, cultural, historical and land use on a map of Lake...
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Mixing Complimentary Colors, Tints, and Shades
Students explore primary, secondary, and complimentary colors. They mix tempera paints to create secondary colors, tints, and shades, and design and paint a color grid demonstrating color theory.
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Simple and Compound Sentences
Present information about simple sentences and compound sentences. Learners use this information to complete a quick exercise and as background for learning about sentence combining.
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Send a Postcard
Using Claude Monet's On the Bank of the Seine as inspiration, young artists create their own postcards. During the lesson, learners discuss the techniques used in Monet's painting, as well as the woman in the painting, and...
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Science: Water States
First graders investigate the various forms of water. They discuss the properties of water. They discover examples of water's various states and locate other solids, liquids, and gases in their homes.
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It's Hot
Third graders examine the effect of sunlight on the earth. Individually, they pick an article of clothing out of a bag and sort themselves based on the color of the shirt and whether it should be worn on a cold or a hot day. To end the...
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Here It Goes Again!
First graders work on patterns in nature and to recognize how different living things adapt to different environments such as the rain forest.
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What's the Reaction?
Students combine baking soda and vinegar and observe the chemical and physical changes that this mixture can produce.
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Ooblek
Students demonstrate the three states of matter. For this matter lesson, students read Bartholomew and the Ooblek. Students create "ooblek" and discuss what state of matter it is.
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Changing States: Does it Matter
Middle schoolers participate in experiments to visualize the differences between chemical and physical changes. They attempt to detect the five characteristics of a chemical change.
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How would an oil spill affect a Marine Sanctuary?
Students explore the concept of environmental stewardship. For this science lesson, students discover how scientists assess damages to the environment following oil spills. Students conduct a simulation of a public meeting in order to...
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Middle East Related
Eighth graders find a current event related to the Middle East. In this current event instructional activity students write a brief summary of a new story related to the Middle East. They give their opinion and tell how it affects their...