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Grocery Store Problem Solving

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders practice mathematical problem solving skills. In this problem solving lesson, 3rd graders develop mathematical problem solving skills using real-world examples.
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Food Travels and Preservation

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study food processing and distribution. In this food processing lesson, 4th graders investigate various methods of food preservation. Students study methods of food distribution.
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Color in the Garden

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study color in a garden environment. In this color lesson, 3rd graders explore the colors of living and nonliving elements within a garden environment. Resources are provided.
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Where is Agriculture?

For Teachers K
Students study agriculture. In this agriculture lesson, students investigate how agriculture helps to meet a family's needs. Students identify things in their home that began as agriculture.
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Cricket Wars

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore living and nonliving things in a garden environment. In this garden environment lesson, 3rd graders study the effects of crickets in a garden. Students explore the interaction between living and nonliving elements.
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Vermicomposting

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study vermicomposting. In this vermicomposting lesson plan, 3rd graders prepare to begin a unit on decomposition by constructing a worm bin. Students collect worms to be used later in experiments.
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A Common Thread

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the Renaissance. In this Renaissance instructional activity, 6th graders study the culture and society of the middle ages. Students research the geography and climate of the times and discover how these affected...
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What are Comfortable (good) and Uncomfortable (bad) Feelings and Situations?

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore and discuss how someone feels when they are not in a safe place or situation and how someone might react when put in an unsafe situation. They view a demonstration performed by puppets that express good and bad...
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Geoscience Careers

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students explore the world of geosciences and all the career possibilities and options that this field of study offers. They relate this field to engineering and other health professions. Each student utilizes technology to assist them...
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Discover the Similarites

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students research a choosen career on the internet. They gather pertinent and interesting information about their choosen career and construct a display for the career along with a written report which is displayed in class.
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How Many Hats Does a Farmer Wear

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this farmer worksheet, students make a spinning wheel to describe the jobs of a farmer. Students create 1 wheel with 8 different jobs for a farmer.
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Sunlight and Warm Air

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students examine the different ways heat can be felt.  In this radiation and conduction lesson, students recognize that the sun radiates heat. Students conduct three experiments to find how the sun warms the Earth and how that heat...
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Hand Washing: I can handle it!

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine microorganisms. In this germs lesson, 6th graders observe and record data on the positive and negative aspects of microorganisms.  Students complete activities, view a film, and explore websites. 
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Vermicomposting

For Teachers 1st
First graders investigate composting. In this biology lesson, 1st graders identify ways to use garbage as fertilizer. Students examine soil and compost matter as well as the role of worms in the dirt.
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Fable of the Fainting Goat

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore animal life by reading children stories in class. In this goat fable lesson, 2nd graders read several books which describe the different myths and folklore about goats. Students identify the needs of living animals...
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My Little Seed House

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore plant life by participating in a germination activity. In this botany lesson, 2nd graders read several books about seed germination including Sunflower House and Tiny Seed. Students identify the necessary elements...
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Microbe Experimentation

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders conduct a microbe experiment. In this microbe lesson, 6th graders develop an experiment with micro-organisms, complete the associated worksheet, and complete a table showing the results.
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Who Wants to be a Health Care Worker?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
A PowerPoint-based game, reminiscent of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" introduces players to a wide range of health care professions. This resource is meant to be used as a career exploration activity for your high-schoolers.
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Workers Who Help Us At School (Part 2)

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify the roles and responsibilities of various school workers. They identify the skills that school workers need to complete their jobs. Students discuss what a role is. They discuss the term responsibility.
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All Around the Neighborhood - Part 3

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders illustrate the roles, responsibilities, and skills of community members and write a paragraph that summarizes the importance of those roles, responsibilities, and skills. They are asked: "What is a role?" Students are...
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Bartering Through the Seasons

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore bartering. In this bartering lesson, 5th graders investigate bartering between the American colonies. Students study the climate and geography of neighboring colonies and investigate crops native to each area.
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From Bolls to Bolts

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the economic effects of the colonization of North America. In this Social Studies lesson, 5th graders examine the economic  and cultural results that occurred due to North America entering the market. Students...
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I Need Money...I Need a Job

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students discover how to use a phone book and the want ads to find a job, how to fill out a job application, and how to write/type a resume. They participate in a mock job interview.
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Cookie Creations

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students, in teams, create and prepare an original cookie recipe. They market their cookie by designing creative packaging and advertising. They compete with other groups in a cookie contest.