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Oobleck
Students examine states of matter. In this solids and liquids lesson, students conduct a scientific investigation that requires them to make oobleck and record their observations pertaining to it.
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Baleen Whales vs. Toothed Whales
Second graders review mammal characteristics and study two types of whales. For this mammal study lesson, 2nd graders discuss mammals and define their five characteristics. Students complete a whale worksheet and define differences...
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Organism Detectives
First graders take a nature walk and search for organisms. They use magnifying glasses to see things that live on or near the surface of the Earth in land, air, and water.
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A Change of Scene
Students create their own optical illusions by making something look big and then changing what's around it to make it look little.
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A Funky Healthy Life Style!
Students name the five food groups and classify foods according to group. They tell how proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins/minerals, and water help their body. Students discuss how play and exercise can help their body.
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Worm Composting: Vermiculture
Students compost in a limited space and describe the decomposing process. Students convert unwanted, organic matter, particularly food scraps and paper into fertile soil.
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Cleansing, Sparkling Koos
Students explore the importance of water conservation and investigate how plants clean water.
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March Market
Students role play a living wetland food web. They trace the food web associated with the items in their lunch.