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Leaf Unit

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students complete a unit on leaves and their functions. They identify leaves and the trees they belong to, read various books, observe the process of photosynthesis on a flannel board, and create a leaf collage.
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Renewable vs. Non-Renewable Resources

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders, after brainstorming why conservation of resources is important, distinguish between renewable and non-renewable resources. They make a list of different types of natural resources on the board and then sort them into two...
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Genetics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Pupils explain the difference between dominant and recessive genes, identify what causes differences in the traits of parents and their offspring, and explain how sex is determined. They will also improve their reading and comprehension...
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Direct Object

For Students 6th - 7th
In this grammar instructional activity, learners read about direct objects. Then, students identify the direct object in ten sentences. For example, "Annie passed the baton."
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Bellwork April 12-16

For Students 7th - 9th
In this bellwork activity, students answer questions about the Paleozoic and Mesozoic eras. They answer questions about fossils, half life, and radioactive material.
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Subject-Verb Agreement - LEE & ELL

For Students 4th - 5th
In this ELL grammar worksheet, students enhance their understanding of subject and verb agreement by choosing the best verb form to complete each sentence.
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Drawing From Nature

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students observe similarities and differences of natural objects. In this observation lesson, students use a magnifying glass to identify the details of objects.
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Composting

For Students 4th - 6th
In this composting activity, students read an informative paragraph about composting and then respond to 7 short answer questions regarding the topic.
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To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee: Vocabulary

For Students 8th - Higher Ed
In this vocabulary skills worksheet, students review the listed terms and figures related to Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird. Students may also access an online quiz on the selection using the link at the bottom of the page.
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Bringing Up Birdy

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students explore biology by creating diagrams of animal life cycles. For this baby bird lesson, students view video clips of birds being born from incubation to flying on their own. Students utilize the Internet to research birds and...
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Heat Waves

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Learners explore weather patterns by conducting an experiment in class. In this heatwaves lesson, students identify how weather raises to an unhealthy degree and the effect it can have on people and their environment. Learners utilize a...
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Chinese Proverb on Honesty

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students are introduced to concepts of honesty and responsible conduct after listening to a Chinese proverb. After sequencing the story and learning about Chinese culture, students plant marigolds. The children will monitor plant...
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Advanced Critical Reading: Colony Collapse

For Students 6th - 11th
In this critical reading activity, learners read a passage about the collapse of bee colonies and then answer questions based on the reading.
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Spring Vocabulary

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this spring vocabulary instructional activity, students analyze 20 words pertaining to the season of spring and match them to the correct meanings in another column.
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Bean There, Done Plant

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explain that events in nature follow an orderly progression when they plant seeds and observe the development of the seeds. They count seeds and find the likenesses and the differences of many seeds.
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Adaptations: Fit For Survival

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students track species using the Journey North project. They examine the meaning of physical and behavioral adaptation, migration, and identify adaptations that help the species they track survive.
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Life Cycles: A Never-Ending Story

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders describe the sequence of events in the life cycles of a butterfly, frog, and a deer. They observe the differences and similarities of parents and babies. They also discover that at different stages the animals can be...
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A Bird's Eye View of the Caribbean: Art, Folklore, and Music

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine the Caribbean in terms of its music, art, and folklore. As a class, they listen to a folktale and discuss the difference between telling a story and reading a story. In groups, they write their own folktale and share...
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Butterflies

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students will explore the life cycle of the Painted Lady butterfly by raising their own. They will incorporate math, science, and language arts as they graph, pattern, journal, observe, and artistically create.
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Mixed Media Painting

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students create mixed media still life paintings in this "Happy Accident" art instructional activity introducing the concepts of using pen and ink, watercolors, and pastels. The instructional activity can be adapted for various grade...
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Exploiting Antarctica

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers read the story and diary "Lizzie's diaries from Antarctica and Antarctica" to get massive clean-up. Students discuss their knowledge of life in Antarctica and raise the fact of the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station and...
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Diwali

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners discover festivals and traditions of South Africa. Students discuss the meaning of Diwali and why it is celebrated. They devise an assembly about the religious festival of lights. Learners explain why Hindus, Jans and Sikus...
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Squanto's Science Lesson

For Teachers K - 5th
Students explore Squanto's contribution to the settlers. They plant seeds and follow instructions for water and fertilization. Students keep a record of the growth of the seeds. They write a paragraph that tells what they learned from...
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Yeast - A Dihybrid Cross

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students make a yeast dihybrid cross and follow two forms of each of two traits: red growth versus cream color, and tryptophan-dependent versus tryptophan-independent.

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