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Technology that Makes Phonics Fun

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the Internet by participating in on-line educational activities.  In this educational technology lesson, students utilize interactive story books, podcasts, and games to help expand an understanding of phonics....
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Adopt An Insect

For Students 2nd - 5th
This lesson plan combines a creative building activity with analyzing a butterfly photograph and using problem solving to complete the puzzle. It blends art and science very well. Students will learn and enjoy the process. The extension...
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Chemquest: Physical Changes or Chemical Reactions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore physical and chemical changes. In this chemistry lesson plan, students will go outside to observe changes seen in nature. Learners will then work in the lab to identify changes at different stations prior to doing a...
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Camouflage and Protective Coloration: A Model of Natural Selection

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students study protective coloration and camouflage in animals. They create examples of each and conduct simulation-type experiments to determine which is the most effective adaptation.
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Camouflage and Protective Coloration: A Model of Natural Selection

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers collect data and compare whether protective coloration or camouflage provides better biological fitness in a given environment. They simulate predator prey interactions of two different species and use gene frequencies to...