Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Crinoids: Flowers f the Iowa Seas

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students study the rocks and fossils associated with the geologic landscape of Iowa. In this rocks and fossils lesson plan, students examine fossils that would be found in the Iowa landscape that show evidence of marine invertebrates...
Lesson Plan
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Body Parts of a Butterfly

For Teachers K
Students identify the seven major parts of a butterfly. In this butterfly anatomy lesson plan, students explore three dimensional models of butterflies and discuss the anatomy. Students view a PowerPoint for the anatomical parts of a...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: How Much Do Different Pet Species Eat?

For Students 3rd - 5th
How much food do you think your pet eats compared to other kinds of pets? In this experiment you will compare the food intake of your family pets to find out which pet eats more for its body weight.
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Read Works

Read Works: Bear Care

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An interview with Lisa Stevens, caretaker of the giant pandas at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Bodil Mimi Krogh Schmidt Nielsen, Knut Schmidt Nielsen, Barbara Wagner

For Students 9th - 10th
left to right: Bodil Mimi Krogh Schmidt-Nielsen (b. 1918), Knut Schmidt-Nielsen (1915-2007), and Barbara Wagner. The Schmidt-Nielsens were professors in comparative physiology at Duke University and Wagner was a secretary in the Duke...