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The Game of Life

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore the game of life which refers to what happens to a species when most of the population is gone.  For this endangered species lesson, students describe what it means for a marine animal to be endangered. Students...
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An Egg is Quiet

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students discover information about animal eggs by reading the book, An Egg is Quiet.  In this animal science lesson, students research different animals to find out what their eggs look like.  Students use a provided chart to...
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The Magic School Bus Gets Eaten

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students learn along with Ms. Frizzle's class. In this Magic School Bus lesson plan, students eat while they act as links in the food chain. Popcorn bags stand for food energy that is passed along the links in a food chain from the sun,...
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Picture Perfect Pyramid

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students investigate the concept of the food pyramid. The lesson includes background information for the teacher to lecture students about the food pyramid. They construct a model of the pyramid using cereal boxes. The projects could...
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Bird Buffet

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate how birds use their beaks. In this agriculture lesson, 5th graders use tools to simulate how birds gather food with their beaks. They then draw conclusions about certain types of beaks and what types of food a...
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Is There a Problem with Wildlife on our Roads?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students create a graph and analyze it to see if the data shows there is a problem with wildlife on the roads. In this wildlife collision instructional activity students write an essay to support their conclusions.
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How Do We Solve the Problem of Wildlife on Our Roads?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students analyze data on elk ecology and movements across the highway. In this ecology lesson, students research ways to save them from highway collisions. They write a report and present their findings in class.
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Mold Terrarium

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars explore mold. For this mold lesson, students create a mold terrarium by using bread and a clear container. Young scholars observe the mold grow.
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Bats and Boas Abound

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate Puerto Rican boa constrictors and bats. In this animal science lesson, students read an article about the bats and snakes found in Puerto Rico. Students use various art supplies to create a diorama of the habitat of...
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Estuary Interviews

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students role play as newscasters to highlight the lives of estuary animals. In this estuary animal activity, students watch local new shows to examine how interviews take place. They research the lives of animals that live in estuaries...
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Goals, Interactions and Outcomes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students recognize both sides of a dilemma through use of a Human Interaction Outline.  For this Goals, Interactions and Outcome lesson, students create a diagram to show opposing views of fishermen and oil companies.  Students...
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Animal Names

For Teachers K
Students match animal pictures with animal words. In this farm animal lesson, students put together the parent and their offspring. Students should have prior knowledge of the basic needs of animals. Students write animal booklets.
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My Pyramid for Kids

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars become familiar with the proper amounts of different types of foods they should eat each day. In this food pyramid lesson, students complete worksheets to develop better eating habits. Young scholars understand the...
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Classroom Planetarium

For Teachers K - 4th
Students work in groups to create the planets of the solar system.  In this planets lesson, students create a hanging solar system taking into account the size, shape and position of the planets.  Students discuss the gravity...
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Teeshirt Printing

For Teachers K - 12th
Students become responsible and involved citizens. In this t-shirt printing lesson students design and create a teeshirt with a message about citizenship and responsibility. Natural objects are used as stamps.
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What's Stronger? What's Stiffer?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners measure the length, width and height of different materials.  In this design lesson students complete a lab to see what engineers need to consider when planning a structure.
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Interactive Journeys

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners investigate environments and animals through the use of technology while on class field trips. The lesson is highly adaptable and can work with any field trip in many subject areas.
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Where is Agriculture?

For Teachers K - 1st
Students explore agriculture. In this agriculture lesson, students read "Where is Agriculture?" and discuss all the things that come from agriculture. Students discuss what they need to survive and give examples of agricultural products...
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Pets and their Homes

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Learners explore the space needed for an animal to live in. In this pets lesson, students view pictures of animals and decide which one needs more space or less space to live. Learners discuss animals environments and why certain spaces...
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Flower Pot Salad Bar

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Learners discuss the connection between a flower pot and wholesome food by creating a salad.  In this healthy eating instructional activity, students utilize numerous fresh vegetables to create a classic salad in a flower pot....
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Garden Guard

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students read about the history of farming with the use of scarecrows and then sort clothing, build scarecrows, write descriptions, and more. In this scarecrows lesson plan, students also play a game called Garden Tag.
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Mock Fly-Tying

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students make their own fly-fishing flies.  In this aquatic macroinvertebrates lesson, students look at images of different species of aquatic macroinvertebrates.  Students compare the similarities and differences among the...
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Cod Calamity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the history and aims of sustainable cod fishing in Canada. They read articles, conduct online research, complete worksheets and present their findings to the class. They also complete self and peer evaluations using a...
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Grand Canyon History Lesson

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore the history of the Grand Canyon. In this Grand Canyon lesson, students read "Grand Canyon National Park" by David Peterson and respond to questions regarding the piece. Students also create their own fossil models that...