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Similar/Different: Nervous System

For Students 5th - 10th
In this nervous system worksheet, students identify 2 ways that a computer and brain, a telephone wire and the spinal cord and a camera and an eye are similar and different.
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Plant Parts

For Teachers K
Students use "Kid Pix" to explore plants. In this science and technology lesson plan, students become familiar with plant parts and label them on a plant. Students tell the functions of each of the plant parts.
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All The Seasons

For Teachers K
Students explore winter, spring, summer, and fall. In this science and technology lesson plan, students use "Kid Pix" to draw pictures that represent the four seasons.
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A Keen Sense of Smell

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students investigate their sense of smell by experimenting with smelly objects.  In this human senses lesson, students examine the length of time it takes to smell a random object that is close to them.  Students record the different...
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Are You Ready to Shake

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine earthquakes and tsunamis. In this Earth science lesson, students investigate the causes and hazards associated with earthquakes and tsunamis.
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Weather Olympics

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students consider the effects of topography on climate patterns. In this earth science lesson plan, students research weather patterns and make inferences of how the land forms may create different climates. Students compare Celsius...
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My Five Senses 2

For Teachers K
Students investigate the five senses. In this five senses lesson plan, students answer essential questions about the use of the five senses as they interact with their environment. They use a computer software program to make a concept...
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Classification of Animals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore animal characteristics by participating in a SMART board activity. In this animal classification lesson, students utilize a sorting chart to divide different animal names by their observable characteristics. Students...
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Magnetism

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore physical science by participating in a class science activity. In this magnet attribute lesson, students define a list of scientific vocabulary terms associated with magnets and participate in hands on magnet activities....
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Exploring Today's Technology

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore technology. In this science lesson, 2nd graders discuss various forms of technology. Students research technology that they use everyday and write a sentence about each one of the technologies.
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Favorite Penguin

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students research their favorite penguin. In this science lesson, students research penguins and create a presentation of their findings.
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Introducing The Gulf Stream

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders research the average temperatures of different places on Earth. In this earth science instructional activity, 6th graders explain how the sun's heat cause ocean movement. They discuss how temperature change affects the...
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Harvesting Trees

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine and discuss benefits and process of harvesting trees, analyze, compare, and contrast computer-generated depictions of three different types of tree harvesting methods, read Harvesting Trees flier, and answer discussion...
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Writing about the climate

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Young scholars research the contributing factors to the Earth's paleoclimate. They determine the relevant climate data and use it to construct a science argument. In the process, they access data, capture images of the data plots, and...
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BEAMS Spelling Search

For Students 5th - 6th
In this science and spelling instructional activity, students circle the misspelled word in each of 12 sentences. They write the correct spelling on the blank line at the end of each sentence.
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Career Exploration

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students create a pamphlet, brochure, handout, or poster about a career in the marine sciences. In this marine science lesson, students use the Internet to research a marine science career. They create a printed media item to share with...
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What's "In" There: A Study of the Inner Planets - Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify and explore the four inner planets. In this planet science lesson, 1st graders watch a PowerPoint about the planets. Students read the book Our Solar System and discuss the inner planets. Students create a book...
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What's "Out" There?

For Teachers 1st
First graders investigate the five outer planets. In this space science lesson, 1st graders read the book Our Solar System and identify the five outer planets. Students create a booklet and write about outer planets.
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Glasses

For Students 4th - 8th
In this glasses learning exercise, students answer multiple choice questions about the science behind the eye and how glasses work. Students answer 4 questions.
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Keeping Watch on Coral Reefs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view a tutorial on coral reefs then investigate corals under stress.  In this Earth Science lesson plan students prepare a written report and explain the relationship between coral reefs and their zooxanthellae.
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The Nitrogen Cycle

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students study the nitrogen cycle and construct a diagram.  For this Earth Science lesson students use role play to see the various paths. 
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Measure for Measure: Time & Temperature

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine scientific inquiry.  In this time and temperature instructional activity students create a template to solve scientific problems and work through a science problem. 
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Global Warming

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore global warming. In this science lesson plan, students research global warming. Students work in small groups to create a presentation about global warming.
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What Do You Do With An Orphaned Cheetah?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students brainstorm techniques for teaching baby cheetahs survival skills. In this science lesson, students view an episode of "Cheetah Orphans" and work together to analyze the situation and develop a plan to teach the baby cheetahs the...

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