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Land Biomes Research and Presentation

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders work in cooperative groups to research an assigned land biome using various sources. Groups create either a book or a PowerPoint presentation of their assigned land biome.
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Depending On Each Other. Communities And Ecosystems

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate how the ecosystems of the world has influence upon the immediate and nonimmediate environments. The interelationships of food webs is discussed. The class researches one type of ecosystem for a class project...
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Africa

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore Africa. They label the popular places in Africa on a map. Students label the different cities and monuments that are popular in Africa. They discuss the similarities and differences between cities in Africa and...
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Winer Survival

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students study how animals need water, food, shelter, and space to survive. They also study what animals need to survive in the winter. They play the part of animals and winter "threats" in a game of tag to reinforce concepts.
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Insect Biology and Ecology: A Primer

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students explore insects and closely related organisms. They examine the growth and development of a lady beetle. Students classify insects and organize them. They investigate pest management.
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Volcano Above the Clouds

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students develop a travelogue to describe the distinct ecological regions of Mount Kilimanjaro. Students simulate mountain climbing. They describe the health issues that may affect climbers, and any necessary equipment or safety...
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Hide & Seek Butterflies

For Teachers K
Students examine a variety of butterflies and discuss how they believe they get their color variations. In groups, they brainstorm the advantages and disadvantages of their color schemes. To end the lesson, they watch butterflies in...
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Love of Learning

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders discuss times when learning has been fun and when it hasn't. They imagine that the are going for a ride in an aeroplane. Students imagine that they are looking through the window at the land below, they see the uneven shape...
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Grammar

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
In this grammar worksheet, students add -ing to the verbs in eight sentences. For example, "The dolphins were swim...and play...in the ocean."
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Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases

For Students 3rd - 4th
In these prepositional phrases worksheets, students review the definitions and examples for prepositional phrases, prepositions, and object of prepositions. Students then complete three pages of activities for prepositions.
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Solve the Mystery Photo

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars observe a mystery photo and use descriptive language to solve the mystery. For this descriptive language lesson, students use scientific observation to figure out a mystery photo. Young scholars rationalize their thoughts...
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Learning About Mammals

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars study the mammal classification and forms of them living in the United States. In this mammal study lesson, students read through orders of mammals that exist in the United States. Young scholars also study the taxonomy of...
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What's It All About?- Kansas Prairies

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students examine the interdependence of animal life and the environment. In this Kansas prairies lesson plan, students read background information on prairies and complete a worksheet to identify the main idea.
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Australian Ecology and Bushfires

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders discuss the different types of ecosystem. In this earth science instructional activity, 8th graders explain the benefits and harm of fire. They research articles about bush fires or controlled burn instance and share it...
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Adaptations of Desert Plants

For Students 9th - 10th
The ways in which plants have adapted through evolution in order to survive in a desert environment are described in this article. Getting water and retaining water are key to their survival, including protecting themselves from animals...
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Bureau of Land Management: Yuma Area Desert Plants

For Students 9th - 10th
Graphics and descriptions of the desert lily, desert marigold, desert mallow, purple threewa, Mexican poppy, trees and shrubs in the Yum, Arizona region.
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Missouri Botanical Garden

Missouri Botanical Garden: Plants of the Desert

For Students 9th - 10th
The Evergreen Project reveals such desert plants as the dragon tree, the saguaro cactus, the prickly pear, the desert spoon, the aloe plant, and the like. Illustrated.
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Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy: Earth and Sky: The Desert

For Students Pre-K - K
Learn about the plants and animals that live in the desert. Book includes audio narration in 8 additional languages with text in English.
eBook
Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy: Earth and Sky: Spring Comes to the Desert

For Students K - 1st
Learn about springtime in the desert and the plants and animals that live there. Book includes audio narration in 20 additional languages with text in English.
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Branimir Gjetvaj: Sonoran Desert, Arizona

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has several pictures and links on the flora of the Sonoran Desert in Arizona.
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Tramline

A Desert Virtual Field Trip

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Travel with your students on a virtual field trip and explore the deserts of the world! This is site is interactive and informative.
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The Wild Classroom

The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: Desert Scrub Biome

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the desert scrub ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Facts About the Gobi Desert

For Students 4th - 8th
Desertification is a growing problem in the world today and it is taking place in the Gobi Desert as well. Learn facts about the Gobi Desert, including its five ecoregions, the climate, and the flora and fauna.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Arabian Desert Facts

For Students 4th - 7th
Presents interesting information about the Arabian Desert, including its physical geography, climate, plants and animals, their adaptations to the environment, natural resources, and threats to its habitats.

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