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Flatworms- Observations of a Live Planarian
In this flatworm learning exercise, students observe a flatworm in a petri dish. Students describe the flatwork and measure the planarian. Students complete the various charts about the movement and observations of the planarian.
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Seeing Cells
Sixth graders study living cells and their functioning units. In this cell lesson students color cell diagrams, answer questions and discuss the differences between plant and animal cells.
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Dishing the Dirt Part 1
Students create a soil center on their school grounds. They begin to write in their science journals. They participate in an experiment that helps the community begin their own gardens.
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Into the Pond
Seventh graders use a pond to explore macroinvertebrates and other organisms. They use a dichotomous key to classify the organisms and maintain a journal recording their findings.