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Frogs Losing Ground

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore an exhibit through an interactive program on frogs. They can listen to the different sounds frogs make and the different types of frogs. They search for the types of frogs they find in their local area.
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Talkin' Trash (All About Landfills)

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students investigate the types of waste created by people and identify various options for trash disposal. They read and discuss a handout about what a landfill is and the different types of trash, match types of trash with the proper...
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Plant Pigments

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars investigate the components of chlorophyll. They use paper chromatography to separate the many pigments of chlorophyll from one another.
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Haring's Heroes

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students collaborate to create a painting in the style of Keith Haring. In this subway art lesson, learners study the distinct style of artist Keith Haring and design a large scale canvas on styrofoam. They study the details of Haring's...
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Hurricane Impact: Storm Surges and Elevation Transitions

For Students 6th - 9th
In this hurricane worksheet, student answer 6 multiple choice questions and 8 short answer questions about hurricanes. They color the map to show flooded areas.
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Water Currents

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners demonstrate how ocean currents are influenced by changes in density. They discover that temperature and salintiy affect density as well. They participate in a short experiment to end the instructional activity.
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Make a thermometer

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this thermometer worksheet, students make a thermometer out of a straw, juice bottle, food coloring and more. Students also answer 3 questions about it.
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Capillary Action

For Students 4th - 8th
In this capillary action worksheet, students follow directions to see the ability of liquids being drawn up into small spaces using beakers, paper, rulers, food coloring and more. Students follow 8 sets of directions and write a...
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Liquids in Bottles

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners investigate different liquids to develop their concept of a liquid. They work at a center to tip, swirl, shake, roll, and otherwise investigate seven liquids in small, clear plastic bottles: plain water, corn syrup, liquid...
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Plant Parts

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students recognize the parts of the plant and the function it provides.In this plant parts lesson, students participate in three activities relating to plant parts and properties.
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Seeds

For Students K - 1st
In this reading worksheet, students study and learn the sight word "they" by making an 8 page book about seeds. Students color and read the pages which have frequent use of the word "they." For example, "They will need water."
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Cc is for Cat

For Students K - 2nd
In this printing practice learning exercise, students learn to form upper and lower case letters Cc. Students trace several examples before forming their letters in the boxes.
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Field Trip to test Water Quality

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine water quality indicators,test water quality and record their results.  In this water quality instructional activity students complete a water testing lab and complete a lab report. 
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Measuring Natural Objects

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students predict the measurement of objects. In this measurement lesson, students estimate the measurements of objects in a lab. Students measure irregular objects and generate scientific observations.
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Colors of the Rainbow

For Teachers K
Pupils explore primary and secondary colors through the use of colors represented in the rainbow. They read and discuss the book, 'What a Wonderful World,' mix paint colors and paint rainbows, and create scratchboard paintings.
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Exploring Ecology

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the basics of ecology. They discuss ecological succession, the water cycle and human impacts on the environment. Students explore the owls, succession, the human impact on the environment and complete the "Incredible...
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Processes of the Rock Cycle

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore, predict, and create each major rock form (sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous) with colored modeling clay, discover cycle of rock formation, and examine important relationships of heat and pressure in rock development.
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A is for Air

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this air pollution worksheet, students read the phrase 'EPA cleans up the water we drink and the air we breathe, and 'A is for Air.' Students then color the picture of the sky, cloud, and sun.
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Narrative Cartoons

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare and contrast the traditional superhero cartoon with a narrative cartoon. Students research water resources and usage in Africa and create original narrative cartoons showcasing their findings.
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Observing the Effect of a Change in Conditions on a System at Equilibrium by Applying Le Chatelier's Principle

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils describe the Le Chatelier Principle. They participate in an experiment in which they observe the changes in an equilibrium system. They answer discussion questions to end the lesson.
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Oobleck/Slime War

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Students compare slime recipes. In this properties of matter lesson, students make Oobleck and glurch and compare the properties of each and examine the solid and liquid properties of them.
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Fish Eyes Lesson Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students practice counting and matching quantities using paper fish.  In this early mathematics lesson, students create a fake fishing pole and attempt to identify numbered paper fish they acquire from a bucket.  Students read...
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Mystery Paint

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students use the scientific method to determine the properties of various kinds of paints, use collected data to identify paint samples that are not properly labeled and use proper science safety techniques while working with chemical...
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My Weather Dial

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars construct a weather dial. In this weather lesson, students examine different types of weather and design a weather dial for use during the daily math meeting.