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Structure and Function of Seeds

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students study the functions of seeds. In this biology lesson plan, students observe the structure of a seed as they show the function of the cotyledons in providing nourishment to the plant during the early times after germination.
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Exploring the Physical and Chemical Properties of Polymers

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify the physical and chemical properties and explore the differences.  In physical and chemical property lesson students test polymers for the differences between the physical and chemical properties, record their...
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The Miracle Fish: Learning to Design an Experiment

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students develop procedures to explore the behavior of fish.  In this scientific experiment lesson students from a hypothesis, write a question, identify different variables and controls in their experiment. 
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Africa Crossword Puzzle Worksheet

For Students 6th - 8th
In this Africa crossword puzzle worksheet, students examine the 12 clues in order to fill in the blanks in the puzzle with the words and names from this continent.
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Two Very Different Concepts of Time

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the concept of cultural anthropology. In this culture studies lesson, students consider the culture of Guinea as they read "The Meaning of Time" by Katherine Ross. Students also discuss the traits of monochronic and...
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Wood is Everywhere!

For Teachers 5th
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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Are You Getting Thirsty?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study droughts and how they affect communities and coastal ecosystems.  In this ecosystems lesson students use data to examine drought conditions in certain areas. 
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Migration - An African-American Adventure During WWI

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the push/pull factors that influenced the South to North migration.  In this African-American migration lesson, 6th graders read an article and answer comprehension questions. Students write a letter to the...
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Is there a map in that story?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine different pieces of literature from specific isolated Pacific islands. In this Geography lesson, 8th graders read and interpret a written selection. Students construct a map of the stories setting.
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Eat Your Plants

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore fruits and vegetables. In this fruits and vegetables lesson, students work in small groups investigating plant parts. Students discover that fruits and vegetables originate from different parts of plants.
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Aging of Trees

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students examine tree rings to determine its age.  In this tree ring instructional activity, students examine core tree samples, identify the tree rings, and then determine its age. Students complete a worksheet, deciding which of...
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Mr. and Mrs. Cress Head

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students explore Earth science by completing a plant art project. In this botany lesson plan, students utilize tights and soil to create a furry, grassy puppet style animal from cress seeds. Students cut off the excess cress after...
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Crafty Cuttings

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students learn how to successfully plant a cutting. In this plant cutting lesson, students understand the steps of making a plant cutting and can explain them to others. 
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Water Pollution

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Pupils study four samples of "rain water". They asked to determine the pH of the samples and then to neutralize them. Students are asked to predict any negative effects which might be associated with water having a low pH and to...
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Car Wash

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners determine the most appropriate site for a car wash, based on each site's soil characteristics (chemical, physical) and topographic features. They perform an experiment to determine the changes to three different soil types when...
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Forest Food Web

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students explore the elements of a forest ecosystem. They examine the elements needed to form a forest food web. Students construct and describe food webs that include nonliving elements of the ecosystem.
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The Rebecca Riots

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the history of England as they research the Rebecca riots.  In this England history lesson, students discover how English men dressed as women in order to surprise attack another group in the 1800's....
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Comparing Local, National, International Biomes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students calculate averages of climate sets of data. For this ecology lesson, students analyze data to determine identity of a biome and collect meteorological data to understand process.  Students also compare data sets. 
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Transpiration

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students interactively explore the term transpiration. In this science/ecology instructional activity, students discuss what they would do if they were thirsty while conducting research in Brazil. Additionally, students write descriptive...
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Petrology in the Field and Laboratory

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students collect samples in the field, analyze them using various tools and instruments, then present their results and interpretations. They examine igneous and metamorphic rocks in detail and interpret petrologic data.
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Our Country's Environment

For Students 4th - 5th
In these environment worksheets, students complete several multiple choice questions that teach them about the Earth's landforms and water.
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Geological Development of Indiana and the Movement of Peoples Across the State

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the geological development of the state of Indiana. Using the internet, they interact with the United States Geological Survey. They identify earthquake zones and energy resources in the state. They work...
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Solid Earth Socratic Questions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a whole class discussion to relate what they know about earthquakes to the processes of plate tectonics. They respond to prompts that lead them to conclusions about the layers of the earth.
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Chemical Bonding

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders identify the three main types of chemical bonds. In this chemistry lesson, 8th graders draw Lewis dot diagrams of elements and determine the bond formed. They create a model water molecule.

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