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Beautiful Butterflies

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students discover the changes a caterpillar goes through in order to become a butterfly. In this early childhood lesson plan, students identify the various parts of the anatomy of a caterpillar and butterfly, as well as the changes...
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Dress Like A Frog

For Teachers K - 6th
Young scholars recognize amphibian adaptations. In this amphibian lesson students explore amphibian adaptations that provide for successful living in their environments. A volunteer dresses up with all of the adaptations using everyday...
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Monster and Myths: Scripts

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore characteristics of the myth genre.  In this myth instructional activity, students become familiar with various myths and the cultures they were derived from. Students compare in a graphic...
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Gender Role Development

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students look in newspapers and magazines and discuss gender role development and stereotypes. For this gender lesson plan, students bring in their favorite objects that have no gender stereotype linked to it.
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Sundiata, Mali’s Lion King

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the history of Mali. In this African cultures lesson, students research the impact of Sundiata Keita as king of Mali, recognize the significance of historical Malian festivals, and create character masks to be worn...
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Identification and Classification Activities

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Explore and understand your world with taxonomy.
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Integrating Technology In Your Classroom

For Teachers 4th - 8th
You can try these management tips and lessons to help you confidently integrate technology into your curriculum.
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Understanding Social Commentary

For Teachers 6th - 12th
By learning how to identify and understand social commentary students can flex their critical thinking skills.
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Household Pests

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders discover the various habitat requirements for assorted household pests from ants to wasps. They conduct various activities including researching the life cycles moths, cockroaches, and mosquitoes
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Breaking News English: Canine Suicide Puzzle

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Canine Suicide Puzzle," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Raleigh Bound!! A Virtual Tour

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders navigate a DPI web site to answer questions as they preview the Capitol, Legislative Building, and Museum of Natural Sciences before an actual trip to Raleigh.
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Rikki-Tikki Research

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders perform a search on mongooses on Internet Explorer and answer research questions.
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Outdoor Observation

For Teachers K
Students examine their outside environment. They use their senses to make observations of the four seasons. They keep a chart of all of the data they have collected.
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Weather Folklore

For Students 7th - 10th
In this weather worksheet, students decode the given "weather lore" using the code provided. Students must decode 7 different statements.
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Biomes: Adapting To Deserts & Other Ecosystems

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine how animals must be adapted to the conditions of its environment to survive.  In this biomes instructional activity students research desert adaptations then discuss how these animals have survived. 
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Endangered Species

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students investigate endangered species. In this animal science lesson, students identify endangered animals and use the Productive Thinking Model to come up with a solution to the problem. Students present various solutions.
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Metamorphosis Matching

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students view pictures of animals as they complete the metamorphosis from a larva to an adult. In this metamorphosis lesson plan, students view pictures and in the end are able to match pictures of a larva stage to an adult stage in...
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Four Seasons

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils identify the change in the seasons. In this earth science lesson, students describe weather of each of the seasons and illustrate pictures of each season. Pupils discuss their illustrations with their classmates.
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Enrichment Activities - "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH"

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read the novel "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH." They discuss the various characters in the book, and the different types of conflict that take place within the book. They also research owls and rats to make comparisons...
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Using Synonyms and Explanations as Context Clues

For Students 6th
In this using synonyms and explanations as context clues, 6th graders read newspaper articles, then answer five comprehension questions using context clues.
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Channel Catfish

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study the life and biology of the Channel Catfish. In this aquatic biology instructional activity, students will examine the external and internal features of the catfish along with their breeding habits and environment. This...
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Animals in Ancient Rome (Grades 1-5)

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students invent, illustrate, and describe hybrid exotic animals, their imaginary origins, and lifestyles. They explain the ways in which ancient Romans made use of various animals.
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Building a Clay Neuron

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate and then build neurons in this activity. They are examined as key parts of the brain and nervous system and seen as different from normal cells.
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What Structures and Behaviours Can Be Observed in Vinegar Eels?

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students view vinegar eels under a microscope at different magnifications. They use a DigiScope with the camera attachment in place of the eyepiece. Students count the number of thrashing movements in 10 seconds. They repeat this three...

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