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Measuring Permeability of Soil, Sand and Gravel

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers investigate the different materials in their environment.  In this geology lesson, students collaborate in groups to examine the differences in sand, soil and gravel.  Middle schoolers utilize a magnifying...
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Unit: Processing and Manufacturing: Examination Three

For Teachers 10th - 11th
StudentsMatch the vocabulary terms in column A with the definitions in column B. Write the letter of the definition in column B in the space next to the terms in column A. Afterwhcich, students Write short answers or fill in the blank to...
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It's Just Dirt

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students discover how seed germination varies according to the soil type. In this soil science lesson, students discuss what plants need in order to grow and investigate various types of soil. Students use their senses to describe each...
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Guess What?! (a lesson about atoms)

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students investigate atoms as particles that make up all matter. They examine the mass of matter.
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Science and Art Museum

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Imagine each one of your learners on task and interested in scientific material. Learners investigate science related art by creating a small museum! Using digital cameras, pupils photograph different scientific actions that look...
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Classification of Cerealites

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a dichotomous key. In this categorizing lesson, students create a dichotomous key for different types of cereal. Students classify the cereal into groups such as flakes and cereal with holes. Students discuss their...
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Soybean Science

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore food science by participating in a cooking activity. In this soybean oil lesson plan, 4th graders listen as the teacher gives them a background on soybeans and their use by humans today. Students grind soybeans and...
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Decomposers- Nurse Logs

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Learners investigate temperate forest ecosystems. In this environmental lesson plan, students discover different forms of decomposition and its effect on the environment.
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Microorganism Multiplication

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders complete two experiments to learn about harmful and helpful microorganisms. In this microorganisms lesson, 7th graders read background information about fungi, yeast, and club fungi. Students then complete two experiments...
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Mussel Movements

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students consider the impact of invasive species on local environments. In this ecology lesson plan, watch the video, Arizona Wildlife Views, which focuses on invasive species. Students develop vocabulary, relate to meaningful...