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A Rock’n Earth

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders identify the three types of rocks. In this earth science lesson, 7th graders model the rock cycle using crayon shaving. They explain how rocks change as they go through the cycle.
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Environmental Limitations

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders study the environmental factors that affect population growth. In this biology lesson, 7th graders create a city following certain criteria. They present their posters in class.
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What a Fungi

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders perform an experiment to determine the best growing conditions for molds. In this life science lesson, 7th graders explain where molds are commonly found. They collect data and draw diagrams of their observations.
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Juicing the Differences

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate the vitamin C content of orange juice. In this chemistry lesson plan, 7th graders analyze the variables that cause result variation in their experiment. They design a new experiment to test variables in question.
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Without Limits

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders research about the important contributions of two scientists they chose from the list. In this science instructional activity, 7th graders develop a creative presentation such as skits or news program about their...
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Particulate Matter

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the different types of pollutants. In this environmental science lesson, 7th graders observe particulate matter under a microscope. They explain how these can affect once health when breathed in large quantities...
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Take Another Look

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders analyze different types of graphs and answer questions related to each. In this math lesson, 7th graders organize a given diagram to make it easier to interpret. They discuss why they made such changes.
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Don’t Cry Over Spoiled Milk!

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore how milk spoils over time. In this biology lesson plan, 7th graders discover how pH changes as microorganisms enter the food and multiply. They explain the benefits of pasteurization process.
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A Plop and Fizz

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders perform an experiment to determine the effect of temperature on reaction rates. In this chemistry lesson, 7th graders take measurements and record data. They create a graph and analyze results.
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Sugar Solutions

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders study biological systems and how they reach equilibrium.  In this system balance lesson students divide into groups and complete an osmosis lab activity.
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Timely Technologies

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explain how society influences the type of technology developed. In this science lesson, 2nd graders research about a topic they chose from the given list. They develop a creative presentation about it such as a play,...
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Treatment Through Time

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore how disease prevention and treatment changed throughout history. In this life science instructional activity, 7th graders create a classroom exhibit about this topic. They present their project to visitors.
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Volcanic IntEruptions

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders research about a devastating eruption of a certain volcano. In this earth science lesson, 7th graders discover the climate changes that occurred due to a volcanic eruption. They create a presentation about their findings...
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Parental Genes

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore how different organisms pass their traits to their offspring. In this life science instructional activity, 8th graders differentiate recessive and dominant alleles. They predict the phenotype based on the genotype...
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Spork and Beans

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine natural selection, how it works and how it can cause microevolution.  In this evolution lesson plan students complete a lab activity that shows the effects that natural selection has on organisms.
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Strange New Planet

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students simulate different spacecraft missions using materials provided. In this space science lesson, students observe and record a planetary model's features from a distance. They relate this activity to scientists' space exploration...
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Aqueduct Architecture: Moving Water to the Masses in Ancient Rome

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders compare ancient and modern technology in water transporting. In this lesson on the evolution of the aqueduct, 9th graders build a working aqueduct model and examine its components. They explain the importance and use of the...
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Your Amazing Body

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students examine the different body systems and how they are interdependent on each other.  In this body systems instructional activity students draw the body and its parts. 
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Haiku Lessons With Feeling

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Haiku, a form of Japanese poetry, can provide a way for students to tap into their creative abilities.
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Teaching Mythology Lessons in a Creative Way

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The key to understanding mythology can lie in finding lesson plans that hook students on this fascinating part of history.
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Identification and Classification Activities

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Explore and understand your world with taxonomy.
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Creating a Literary Magazine

For Teachers 9th - 12th
With the right preparation, having students create a literary magazine can be a terrific experience.
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National Standards Can Be Met With Goal Setting and Tracking

For Teachers K - 12th
Here are ways to map and meet students' content needs.
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Five Summer Projects to Keep Students Learning

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
With the right projects, summer learning can be fun and motivating.

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