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Starfish Project: Ceramics

For Teachers K - 6th
After exploring the wonders of ocean life found in tidal pools, explore ocean life through ceramic art. Kids use texturing and the pinch-and-pull technique to create starfish, just like the ones found at the seashore. Suggested...
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Ready-Set-Tech: When a Volcano Erupts

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Wouldn't it be a blast to uncover the science behind volcanic eruptions? Explore, research, and examine the nature of volcanoes with three fun hands-on projects kids will love. First the class takes to the Internet to research volcanoes....
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Put on a Happy Face!

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Young scholars explore using recycled materials. In this ecology/art lesson, students use recycled materials to create a Halloween mask. Young scholars view folk art made of natural and available resources, and discuss possible cultural...
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Toad Adobe

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners explore the importance of toads and the need for toad habitats in the environment. In this animal habitats lesson, students create an adobe habitat for toads by using a clay pot. Learners paint their pots and place them in their...
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Feet Are Neat

For Teachers K - 6th
Students describe several types of bird feet and explain how each type helps a bird survive in its habitat. Students then match birds to their feet and mold bird feet out of clay.
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Landfill Lounge

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners accurately construct a model of a sanitary landfill and identify the parts of the landfill and explain their function. They work in grous using a clear plastic box, modeling clay, soil and a variety of garbage to create their...
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How Does a Thermometer Work?

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students explore how a thermometer works. In this temperature lesson, students use a glass bottle, a straw, and food coloring to construct a homemade thermometer. Students record observations.
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Chemical Models

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars study hydrocarbon gases and chemical equations. In this hydrocarbon gases lesson, students work in groups complete a molecular formula worksheet and review alkane prefixes. Young scholars complete molecular models, balance...
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Elementary Exploration: Seeing the Light

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students use critical thinking skills to learn about light, sound, and matter. Students follow the procedure steps to complete a light, sound, and matter experiment.
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Making Field Journals

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students follow a bookmaking format to create a book and use it as a garden journal. In this science journal lesson, students follow book making directions to create a garden and science journal.
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Plant Growth

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students role play as text book creators by designing an animation showing plant growth from seed to maturity. They incorporate things that plants need to grow in the animation.