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African Rain Forests
Students draw a picture and label the layers of a rain forest in Africa.
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The State Of Wisconsin
Students investigate the state of Wisconsin and use sound to experience the concept differently. They listen to Native American songs of a tribe in the state. Also they listen to the frogs that live there in the classroom or out in the...
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Loss of Wetlands: Subsidence
Young scholars observe subsidence and the effect it has on wetlands with a classroom demonstration. They think about the impact of global warming and the sea level and how it affects the marsh.
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Sounds Around
For this sounds worksheet, learners choose one of five activities to do at home with parents. Students experiment with making sounds with natural objects, list "noisy" foods or count all the outdoor sounds that can be heard.
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Hardships of the Maine-land
Fifth graders examine the design of the Maine quarter reverse and identify the objects depicted. They compare the settlement at Popham, Maine with that at Jamestown, Virginia.They write journal entries and draw pictures about the Maine...
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The Industrial Revolution
Eighth graders examine the time period of the Industrial revolution in American history. In this American History instructional activity, 8th graders read the chapter on this time period. Students create a presentation on this time...
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Rock Art Stories
Students examine different types of rock art. They analyze them to try to figure out the meaning of the art. They create their own rock art that tells a story. They share their creation with the class.
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American Civilization - The Ice Age
First graders discuss the Ice Age land bridge over the Bering Straits and how it affected the population of the Americas. They construct a clay model of the land bridge and research common animals of the time.