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Earth's Biomes

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders examine characteristics and animals of terrestrial biomes. In this Earth's biomes lesson, 10th graders view a PowerPoint, take noes, sort pictures, research biomes, and create a diorama of a biome for presentation.
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California Crops

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore agriculture by researching the native food crops of California. Students define a list of agriculture vocabulary terms and analyze maps of California which explain which foods come from which area. Students write a...
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Breaking It Down

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explain the mechanism of digestion. For this biology lesson, 7th graders perform an iodine test to check for the presence of starch. They discuss how energy travels through the food chain.
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The Influence of Carbon Dioxide on the Chemistry of Soda

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners investigate the carbon dioxide content of different sodas. In this chemistry lesson, students explain why PET containers are preferable than HDPE for soda bottles. They collect data and graph them.
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Luminous Efficacy (Efficiency)

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars examine the basics of luminous efficacy and why it is used.  In this light source lesson students test energy efficiency and the luminous efficiency for babies.
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Plant Disease Identification and Classification by Using Sterile Techniques

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders identify how to use sterile techniques when identifying plant pathogens.  For this plant diseases lesson students complete a lab activity in which they see how plant diseases are identified and classified.
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Venus Flytrap

For Teachers K - 12th
Young scholars study the Venus Flytrap including its habitat and how it eats.  In this ecology lesson students complete several experiments using a Venus Flytrap to see how it reacts to various conditions. 
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Catalase and Catalysis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore enzyme catalysis through a series of experiments. In this chemistry lesson, students determine the factors affecting catalysis. They explain the different uses of this process.
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Floor Polish Experiments

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compare various brands of floor polishes and test their durability and appearance.  In this floor polish lesson plan students test different polishes and check performance. 
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Using High School Students to Teach Biology to Deaf Elementary Students

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students teach Biology concepts to elementary students, in particular deaf students, by traveling once a month to the elementary classroom with activities / lessons that have been selected and prepared by the older students.
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Splish, Splash, I was Takin' a Bath!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the causes of water pollution and its effects on the environment through the use of models and scientific investigation. In the accompanying activities, they investigate filtration and aeration processes as they are used...
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The Circle of Life

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine how the different organisms living in an ecosystem affect one another. In groups, they research a specific ecosystem and present their findings to the class based on the type of organisms found in it. To end the...
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Sports Helmets and Impact Testing of Polymers

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students examine the importance of good quality safety gear. In this investigative lesson, students will tests various polymers, collect data, and analyze the data to determine which polymer is best for safety helmets. They will design a...
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Animal Life Cycle

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students conduct hands-on experiments. In this life cycle lesson, students are able to observe a variety of animals as they travel through their life cycle (brine shrimp, mealworms, frog eggs and chicken eggs). Students respond to what...
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Making Minerals Marketable Data Sheet

For Students 6th - 8th
In this minerals worksheet, students investigate a mineral by doing research, they complete a mineral information sheet and they develop an advertising poster for the mineral.
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Class Field Guide to the Sloughs

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore how to use field guides to identify wildlife.  In this nature lesson students construct their own plant field guide. 
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Rechargeable Batteries

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore how rechargeable batteries work by conducting a series of experiments. In this physics instructional activity, students discuss the benefits of using rechargeable batteries over disposable ones. They build their...
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Plankton / Phytoplankton

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars discuss the importance of plankton in the ocean ecosystem. In this biology lesson, students identify the different types plankton by observing them under the microscope. They explain how plankton population affect global...
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Areology-The Study of Mars

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students examine core samples from Mars and discover what they can use it to tell the history of Mars.  In this core sample instructional activity students create and analyze their own core samples then eat them at the end.
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Mmmm, Mmmm ... and Good

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars consider their own diets and examine an op-ed article about organically produced foods. They research alternatives to various foods for the creation of a supermarket and reflect on their own diets after keeping a food...
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Water Wash

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students define watersheds, ground water and nonpoint source pollution. They describe how rainwater moves on the surface, as well as underground, as part of the water cycle. They recognize what flooding is as well as its causes.
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Talkin' Trash (All About Landfills)

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students investigate the types of waste created by people and identify various options for trash disposal. They read and discuss a handout about what a landfill is and the different types of trash, match types of trash with the proper...
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Which Brand of Air Freshener is Most Cost Effective?

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students use scientific method to determine cost-effectiveness of air freshener, and create PowerPoint presentations to share their results.
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Energy Alternatives

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars brainstorm a list of all of the ways they use energy in a day. In groups, they research the energy situation today and discuss what is being done to solve the problem. They also examine the issues related to this in...

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