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Sense-itive Issues
Learners consider the difficulties of adapting to the loss of different senses. They work in small groups, each developing a fictional superhero who experiences a loss of one of sense and must compensate for it with his or her other senses.
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Sounds Like Christmas, Exploring Hearing
Students see that the sense of hearing helps us learn from each other through communication. Also, students explain that sound can produce patterns. They engage in a wide variety of activities that focus on the sense of hearing.
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Zoo Vet
Middle schoolers come up with a list of all the animals that might be found in a zoo. They think of all the things that a zoo needs to do and provide for each animal. They discuss what the role of any zoo should be. They design a healthy...
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Companion Animals
Students identify ways companion animals are used to assist humans. Students identify zoonoses and list several types of. Students identify several aspects of responsible companion animal ownership. Students design, distribute, and tally...
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Crossing the Street
Students will identify situations on how to cross the street safely. In this crossing the street lesson plan, students participate in a discussion using positional and directional vocabulary on crossing the street. They listen to the...
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Using Our Senses
Students explore their five senses and describe what they sense, describe ways the senses affect their lives, and observe the way that a pediatrician uses his/her senses and tools to examine patients.
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All About Me: My Senses
Pupils explore the world around them and identify their five senses and the parts of their bodies that are associated with each sense.
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IDENTIFYING PARTS OF THE BODY
Students identify and describe the various parts of the body therefore, practicing English vocabulary, pronunciation, and spelling. They discuss the various body parts, some of the inner organs and also, their functions. Finally,...
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I Can See You
Second graders explore living without sight. In this senses lesson, 2nd graders review the different senses and what they use for each sense. Students discuss what it would be like to not be able to see and they read a story about a...
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Understanding the Epidemiologic Triangle through Infectious Disease
Students examine the epidemiologic triangle. In this disease lesson, students discuss infectious disease as they study how they spread and discover their families' experiences with them. Students research Internet sites to complete...
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Pollution - What is It Doing to Us?
Students recognize some forms of pollution. In this science lesson plan, students recognize and understand some of the devastating effects of the acid rains and other possible factors that are contrary to the pH balance of nature.
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Canine Companions
Young scholars interpret canine verbal and non-verbal communication. For this dog communication lesson, students discuss dog communication through bark and body language. Young scholars study the 'reading canine body postures' worksheet...
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Let's Learn About Fire Safety!
In this firs safety lesson, learners read Clifford , a Firehouse Dog, discuss safety rules and tips as a class, and create illustrations for the rules they generate.
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Climate Watch
Students participate in a national survey of biological indicators of climate change by gathering and submitting data on local plants and animals.
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Five Senses-Introduction
Students explore the parts of the body that are used to develop the five senses. They conduct a nature walk. Students identify the things they see, hear, smell, and touch. They create a graphic organizer to organize their answers.
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Deafness Research Uk: How the Ear Works
A collection of several images explains how the ear makes us hear sound.
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Kids Health: Swimmer's Ear
Swimmer's Ear is an infection in the outer ear canal. Read about how this infection comes about, how to treat it, and what to expect when you have Swimmer's Ear.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Hearing Loss in Children
Thorough overview of hearing loss in children. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and much more.
Government of Canada
Government of Canada: Protect Your Ears!
Occupational noise is a common health hazard in industry. Human Resources and Social Development Canada presents important information for the country's workers about how to deal with this issue. Learn what you can do about workplace...
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Aetna: Inteli Health: Cleaning Your Ears
This resource gives several tips for safely cleaning your ears.
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Kids Health: Let's Hear It for the Ear!
Use this site to learn about the body part that is responsible for collecting sounds, processing them and sending them to your brain. See all the inner workings of the ear through great diagrams. Available in Spanish.
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Kids Health: Ears
How do you hear? Watch this ear video and take the accompanying quiz to step inside the ear. [6:08]
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Kids Health: Taking Care of Your Ears
An informative site that deals with the parts of the ear and their functions. Text is complemented with pictures.
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Kids Health: Hearing Impairment Information
A very extensive site providing details on hearing and hearing impairment. Includes a diagram of the ear with details on how the ear works, as well as a definition, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of hearing impairment.