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It's About Time

The Nitrogen and Phosphorous Cycles

For Teachers 7th - 12th
How do we affect the ecosystem, and what can we do to preserve it? Pupils explore chemicals that promote and inhibit plant growth, then discuss the importance of nitrogen and phosphorus to the survival of organisms and describe how...
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National Wildlife Federation

Penguin Fun Facts

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
What's black and white and can dive up to 1,800 feet under water? That's right, penguins! Learn this and many other amazing facts about these unique birds with this handy reference sheet.
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Curated OER

Participant-Observer Guidelines Handout

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
Take your collaborative group work to a higher level with this informative handout about the nature, aims, and tasks of participant-observers. Teaching middle and high schoolers how to improve group process advances collaboration skills...
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Cornell University

Insect IPM

For Students 4th - 5th
Find out the characteristics that makes a bug an insect with a workbook designed to inform scholars about the crawly creatures that live around us. Scholars complete an ant-themed word search, answer questions using a solution key,...
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Wilderness Classroom

Pollution

For Teachers 3rd - 7th Standards
Educate scholars on pollution—air, water, and land—with a series of lessons that begin with a thorough explanation of each type. Learners then take part in three activities to reinforce the importance of reducing pollution. They...
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International Technology Education Association

Telescope as Time Machine

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This resource provides an explanation of NASA's GALEX mission and how the space-based telescope can view distant galaxies as they were billions of years ago. The resource also discusses the other aspects of galaxies that GALEX...
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WindWise Education

How Does Energy Affect Wildlife?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Is wildlife affected the same way by different electricity generation methods? Teams work together to research four electricity generation sources and their impacts on wildlife. The teams create a summary report and share their...
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Other

All About Frogs: Life Cycle of a Frog

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand the reproduction and life cycle of a frog from mating through spawn, eggs, tadpoles, and growing legs to the final frog. Nice details.
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Earth Life

Earth Life/life Cycles of Insects

For Students 9th - 10th
A vey in-depth look at the life cycle of insects. You will learn about the metamorphisis and reproduction of insects.
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Other

American Mosquito Control Association: Mosquito Life Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life cycle of mosquitos, from the egg to adulthood, including the environment necessary for each stage.
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University of Michigan

University of Michigan Periodical Cicada

For Students 9th - 10th
A great review of these interesting insects, many of which are on a 13 or 17 year cycle of life. Great pictures and information.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Life Cycle of an Amoeba

For Students 9th - 10th
The amoeba is a unicellular protozoan organism that has existed since prehistoric times. Its physical characteristics, life cycle, and metabolic activities are described in this resource.
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The Franklin Institute

The Franklin Institute Online: The Circle of Life

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Franklin Institute explores how "each family of living things has its own life cycle." Links to many resources are woven together with narrative at this site.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Life Cycle of a Mosquito

For Students 2nd - 8th
Gives a basic explanation of the life cycle of a mosquito along with some facts about this insect.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Life Cycle of a Butterfly

For Students 2nd - 8th
Gives a basic explanation of the four stages in the life cycle of a butterfly.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Life Cycle of Conifers

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the difference between gymnosperms and angiosperms and how a conifer protects its seeds inside cones. Discusses the reproductive features of conifers, the physical characteristics of male and female cones, and the reproductive...
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Great Plant Escape: What Is the Life Cycle of a Plant?

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this interactive lesson, students learn about categories of plants, plant parts, life cycle, what plants need to grow, and edible plant parts.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Phases of the Cell Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
Article explores the life cycle of a cell and delves into the phases of the cell cycle.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Lifecycle of a Plant

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the life cycle of a plant as it develops from a seed into a seedling, grows into a mature plant, develops flower buds, goes through pollination and double fertilization, and produces seeds.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Life Cycle of Angiosperms

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the characteristics of angiosperms, or flowering plants, the parts of the flower involved in reproduction, pollination, fertilization, and the production of fruit and seeds.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Plant Life Cycles Study Guide

For Students 4th - 9th
Understand the reproduction and life cycle of plants.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Life Cycle and Classification of Stars Study Guide

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about types of stars and he life cycle of a star. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
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NASA

Nasa: Earth Observatory: The Carbon Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the element carbon and its importance on the Earth's atmosphere and sustainability of life on the planet. Additionally, understand the role the carbon cycle plays in global climate change over time.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: The Hydrologic Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
Water is the source of life on earth. It exists in many forms and is constantly changing. The circulation and conservation of earth's water is called the hydrologic (or water) cycle. Find out how water evaporates, condensates,...

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