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Sentence Parts Worksheet 1
In this grammar worksheet, students label all the subjects, verbs, direct objects and complements in ten sentences. Students justify their choices.
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Delivering a Persuasive Speech
To prepare to deliver a persuasive speech, class members examine not only how to craft a speech, but consider body language, articulation, pronunciation, pitch, pace, and volume as well.
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History and Heritage of Pharmacology
Twelfth graders research various sources to obtain the information and critically analyze the relevance to specific modern medicines which were discovered by studying natural remedies used by ethnic groups for specific ailments.
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North American Butterflies and Moths of Fields, Meadows, and Fencerows
In this North American butterflies and moths worksheet, students click on the links in the questions about North American butterflies and moths of fields, meadows, and fencerows to find the answers to the questions and then come back and...
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Effects of the Sun on Our Planet
Students examine the effect of different types of light on the Earth. They discover the role of evaporation and the effects of the sun on the magnetosphere. They also observe different solar phenomena.
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Life in Sahara
Students explore the geography of the Sahara region of Africa and identify characteristics of a desert habitat. They explore the culture of the people living there and how it has adapted to desert life.
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Renewable vs. Non-Renewable Resources
Fifth graders identify renewable vs. non-renewable resources and comprehend why conservation of resources is important. They are asked what they think the words natural and resource mean. Pupils then put the words together to define...
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Wood is Everywhere!
Fifth graders diagram and label the parts of a tree. For this lesson on how trees obtain food, 5th graders diagram and label the parts of a tree, and determine the diameter, height, and age of a tree.
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Help Wanted!
In this plant part instructional activity, students read the classified advertisements and match each of the plant parts to the job descriptions provided.
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Discovering and Converting the Battle of Homestead
Learners study and explore the Homestead strike and locate where the events took place. In this investigative lesson students use several perspectives to write an objective newspaper article on the event.
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Introduction to Biology
Students participate in a variety of activities to introduce them to biology. In this biology lesson plan, students use microscopes, discover bacteria, view human anatomy, and more.
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Heartfelt/Handmade Activities: Genre Painting
Students examine genre painting. They explore the Illinois State Museum website, identify how genre paintings were composed, analyze the activities of an Illinois farm in the 1850s, and create a genre painting of current everyday...
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Art Transitions: Morphs
Students identify artistic expression by participating in a morph activity. In this art analysis instructional activity, students identify the work of Keith Haring and examine some of his flip books. Students practice creating...
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Dishing the Dirt Part 3
Students collect and examine different soil samples. They test for specific types of soil elements and the pH level. They answer questions about optimum growing conditions as well.
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Coal and The Kentucky Economy
Students read about and study what an economy is. Students then answer questions that require them to define what an economy is and list the components of a healthy economy. Students also list two ways that coal helps the Kentucky...
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Forget-Me-Knots in a Pot
Students discuss Alaska's state flower and grow their own flowers in pots. They discover skills needed for gardening and plant care. Once students have researched the state flower, they draw pictures of forget-me-knots and list the...
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The Future of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Students research the governments role is preserving the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. They discuss the proponents and the opponents side of the issue.
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Baga Drum
Students examine a Baga Drum in order to explore the history of the Baga people of West Africa. In this art history lesson plan, students recognize figures used in Baga Drum design that represent aspects of Baga culture. They also design...
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Green Space in the City
Young scholars identify the different kinds and uses of green space that exist in an urban area. They create maps of local parks and research the history of each park. They conduct a survey of residents near the park and interview a park...
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Botanical Society of America: Careers in Botany
Use this site from Botanical Society of America for information on careers working with plants. Everything from articles on botany to the most recent issues and opportunities.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Experiment With Genetically Modified Seeds
Compare the growth of normal plants with plants that have been genetically modified to make them resistant to the chemical herbicide Roundup. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract,...
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Nasa: The Case of the Prize Winning Plants [Pdf]
This program uses a scenario with fictional detective characters to present plant growth to students. While the unit focuses on the basic needs and parts of plants, the topics of plant classification and adaptations, soil formation and...
Science Struck
Science Struck: Types of Scientists and Their Area of Expertise
Learn about the different types of careers one can have as a scientist, whether you are interested in working with plants, animals, astronomy, computers, or microscopic organisms. The choices are limitless.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Project Ides: Propagate Plants Without Using Seeds!
This plant biology science fair project that explores factors involved in successful propagation of plants using plant division instead of seeds. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract,...