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Springtime
Students examine the use of KidPix software before making a slide show that shows their ideas about spring. They listen to books about seasonal change. Next, they draw a spring picture, write a sentence and their name on their KidPix...
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What Makes a Shadow?
Second graders respond to language, meanings and ideas in different explanatory texts relating them to personal experiences. They listen to and interact with others. Ask questions and talk about personal experiences in a group.
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John Muir: Long Ago and Now
Students explore nature objects brought indoors such as rocks, seeds, leaves and shells to identify where the objects came from. They hear stories about John Muir's life and make booklets about nature areas they enjoy.
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Deadly Ascent
High schoolers explore some of Earth's extreme environments and the possible dangers they present. They describe some of the potential dangers found in extreme environments around the world. Students discuss ways to deal with potential...
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Tropical Herpefauna
Students explore tropical herpefauna. They discuss the story "Tropical Herpefauna...Tropical What?" by Lori Bruckeim. Students discuss any concepts of the essay that need clarification and they predict, visualize, question, and summarize.
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Hot Dog Clown Trick
Students make a hot dog clown prop. They create their own way of verbalizing the clown trick to others. Students comprehend what clowns do and make a trick hot dog. They plan what they are going to say and how they act while they perform...
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Arranging the Elements
Learners describe how elements are arranged in the periodic table. They compare metals, nonmetals, and metalloids based on their properties and on their location in the periodic table. Finally, students identify and describe the...
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The Biggest Dam in the World
Students recognize that the Three Gorges Dam is now being constructed in China on the upper Yangtze River. They build a dam in an empty fish tankusing common materials they have at home or can easily find, such as twigs and leaves, food...
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San Francisco Bay Watershed
Pupils examine relief maps of California and discuss the San Francisco Bay watershed. Discussion continues with the class helping complete a journey of water through seasons in a "finish my sentences" style lecture. They label rain...
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Food Webs
Students are explained that they are spending the next few days researching an organism in preparation for a field trip. They are shown an overhead of the Field Guide. Students discuss what habitat means. They use their organism to...
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Addendum to the Written Curriculum: Measuring Solids
Learners use standard rulers to measure the length of common classroom items - such as pencils, books, desk tops - in inches and centimeters, and measure weight in pounds. They also answer math questions, such as "How long is the front...
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Mussel Movements
Young scholars consider the impact of invasive species on local environments. In this ecology lesson plan, watch the video, Arizona Wildlife Views, which focuses on invasive species. Students develop vocabulary, relate to meaningful...
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Types of Forces
Students study scientific names and descriptions of forces. In this motion lesson students organize information into a graphic organizer then teach it to other students.
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San Francisco Bay Watershed
Learners locate important landmarks on a map and explore the watersheds in California. In this watershed lesson students complete a worksheet and discuss what they learned.
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Human Traits
Students study vocabulary and complete a survey. In this human traits lesson students collect and analyze data then discuss what they learned.
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The Joy of a Garden
Students study environmental stewardship. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students read the story The Gardner and define the character's actions for the environment. Students define philanthropy and complete a Venn Diagram the...
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What brings personal jets to the masses? Lots of computing
Young scholars read an article and answer questions. In this jet lesson students rank the problems facing our nation in order from most to least difficult to solve.
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Dig Magazine Archeology Quiz #106
In this Dig Magazine archeology quiz, students answer 12 multiple choice questions complementing the October 2009 issue. Page contains answer and additional resources link.
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All About Plants
Students identify plant needs. In this biology lesson, students watch All About Plants and then write a paragraph describing the various details about plants.
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Prairie Field Trip
Learners study prairie conservation and the plant and animal life within. In this prairie life activity students divide into groups and complete a lab activity.
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Building the Terrarium
Pupils draw a layout of their proposed terrarium. In this social studies lesson, students discuss how Mayans farm to produce food for the family. They compare their farming method with modern farming practices.
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The Female Reproductive System
Students identify the different parts of the female reproductive system. In this health science activity, students explain the functions of each part. They research Female Reproductive Health Issue and share their findings in class.
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The Male Reproductive System
Students name the different parts of the male reproductive system. In this health science instructional activity, students research health issues affecting the male reproductive system. They create a presentation and share it to class.
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Rover Races
Students simulate driving a rover on the surface of Mars. In this space science lesson, students identify the challenges experienced by astronauts in operating a vehicle. They recommend some changes to make their 'rover' better.
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