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Sensational Slime

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Pupils predict, observe and draw conclusions while working on an experiment with "slime." Students accurately record observations and draw conclusions about the experiment.
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Clouds and the Weather

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders analyze the relationship of clouds and local weather. Students also observe and record cloud data and weather conditions daily as they research different cloud types. The data is analyzed looking for trends in daily...
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Vocabulary Builder- Using Inspiration to Generate Lists of Descriptive Words

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners discover how to engage all their senses and powers of observation to effectively communicate and idea or emotion. Using Inspiration Software, they create a vocabulary web and practice using descriptive language to clarify and...
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I'm so Crushed

For Teachers 5th - 6th
As an experiment is demonstrated for them, students write down their observations and brainstorm questions that can help them understand what they saw. After watching the experiment again—which demonstrates a soda can collapsing due to...
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Special Place

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students observe and describe a "special place" chosen along a nature trail. In this habitat observational skills and writing lesson, students take a walk on a nature trail and choose a spot to sit and meditate. Students complete a...
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Birds of the Northeast

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Learners identify several common birds through field observations, preserved specimens and personal experience. They classify the species and choose one to research. They draw a migration map and participate in a project that benefit...
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Superballs

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students mix two different solutions to become more familiar with molecules and polymers. For this chemistry lesson, students decide whether or not the reaction between two solutions is chemical or physical. Students then observe the...
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Magnets

For Students 2nd - 4th
For this magnets worksheet, students use magnets and a compass to investigate the magnets. Students write down 5 discoveries that they make about their magnets.
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The Birth of a Butterfly

For Teachers K
Students explore the life cycle of a butterfly. In this butterfly lesson, students visit Internet websites, observe a live butterfly culture, and examine pictures of the stages of the butterfly life cycle in order to independently...
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Colonial Homes

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students tour colonial homes in Connecticut and compare their features.  In this colonial homes activity, students create a diorama after returning from a field trip to homes. Students use their observations and comparisons to...
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The Atom Board-Making Atoms

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this making atoms science worksheet, students read about the atomic number of protons, finding the number of neurons, and how electrons function before they complete the atom board graphic organizer and respond to 4 short answer...
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Apply Scienctific Inquiry and Scientific Habits Of Mind

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils describe science experience with appropriate attributes, units, and tools. They formulate inquiry question associated with the science experiences and curricular concepts from observations through class brainstorming. Pupils...
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No Creation-No Destruction--All in a Baggie

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students investigate the concepts of conservation of mass and simple chemical reactions. Students complete lab experiments and record all observations as well as conduct experiments on their own to determine which reactions created...
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OSAE Can You See

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students observe, speculate, analyze and evaluate conclusions about Mississippi River locations as well as illustrate their findings in drawings. They enhance themselves with their surroundings and landscape pictures at various places...
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Science Writing

For Students 7th - 9th
In this science writing worksheet, students read about the details used in science writing such as facts, observations and conclusions. They answer 5 questions about paragraphs they read and they identify the differences between science...
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Precipitation Experiment

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this precipitation experiment, students follow the procedures to set up an experiment with hot and cold water in a jar, record their observations and write a conclusion.
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Ranger Rick's Observing Night Lights

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Ranger Rick's observing night lights worksheet, students observe and record the lights in their neighborhood at night and the effect on the environment.
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Investigating Motion

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore types of motion. In this motion experiment, students observe how objects move. Students work in small groups to discover the laws of motion.
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Colonial Life in Williamsburg

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders participate in a field trip to Colonial iamsburg with museum interpreters.
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Hand Drawing

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Explore contour and shape with your class as they  complete a hand drawing. This resource outlines important points to focus on as you teach learners of any age how to successfully draw a human hand using a contour or single-line...
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Figure Study: Lesson Six

For Teachers 8th - 10th
This quick lesson outline is fun and useful in developing drawing skills. Learners complete figure studies of each other. A "runway" is set up at the back of the room, and peers take turns 'striking a pose' as they are considered as...
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Survival of the Spiniest

For Students 3rd - 5th
For this earth science worksheet, students identify and discover the amazing ways that desert plants adapt to harsh habitats. They use discussion and drawing to explore their existing knowledge about deserts. Then, students respond to 15...
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Earthworms and Making a Wormery

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students explore the environment by researching insects. In this earthworm lesson, students utilize soil and plexiglass to build a see through wormery in which students can observe the worms at work. Students identify the benefits of...
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Summer Safety Activity: Playing with Environmental Print

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students look at the words, symbols, and signs that surround them. For this early childhood lesson plan, students use observational skills as they note the abundance of letters and signs in their world, then apply this awareness to...

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