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History of Natural Resources in the U.S.

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students define conservation, exploitation and preservation, identify legislation related to conservation and environmental issues, and identify leaders and organizations that were key to the conservation and environmental movements.
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Mountain Lions in Arizona Lesson 5: Humans and Lions - Encounters in Nature

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Fledgling felinologists are taught how to recognize when a mountain lion is preparing to attack. They identify proper actions to provide the greatest chance of survival if they are attacked. Learners play a matching card game in which...
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Nature's Life Cycle

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Become a member of the Pollution Patrol and stand up to litter! After discussing the life cycle of seeds and discussing how plants figure into the food chain, young conservationists engage in several activities involving podcasts,...
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The History and Nature of Science

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Use children's literature, coupled with hands on lessons, to teach the history and nature of science.
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Nature Print Silk Suncatchers

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students are introduced to the beauty of silk painting. They create a colorful leaf-print sun catcher that glows when placed in a window. Each student experiences the mixing of the colors and tie a link with Asian cultures, science and...
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The Beautiful Works of Georgia O'Keefe

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students discover the art of Georgia O'Keefe.  In this art history lesson, students investigate the influential power nature has on art.  Students create their own works of art by observing local nature.
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Outdoor Observations

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders attain data using their senses. They record information. They develop observation skills and explore how to investigate. They gain appreciation for nature through their observations.
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Wonderfully Wild Unit the four L's of Wildlife

For Teachers K - 3rd
Young scholars appreciate the natural environment.  In this "four L's" lesson, students  observe, reflect and appreciate unique ecosystems and how they help sustain life.  Young scholars create posters with the four L's.
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Shape Shifters- Trees and the Environment

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students make a tree sculpture. In this trees and the environment activity, students learn about the parts of a tree, discuss what a tree needs in order to grow, find images of trees in art and nature, use various materials to create a...
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Integrating Science and Literature: Life as We Knew It

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Supplement your science units with science fiction novels!
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Using Greek and Latin Roots to Help Students Learn Vocabulary in Science Classes

For Teachers 4th - 8th
You can help students confidently approach science vocabulary by teaching them about Greek and Latin roots.
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A Science Experiment With Crayfish

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A crayfish can lead to a science experiment involving habitats, animal behavior, and anatomy..
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Reading and Thinking About Evolution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are given a science reading assignment outside the text followed by a discussion on the content. The reading is augmented with a series of thought questions for students to consider prior to class discussion. They direst the...
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Natural Resources

For Students 4th - 8th
In this natural resources worksheet, students will brainstorm natural resources, how people change the Earth, and how people can save the natural resources. This worksheet is a graphic organizer.
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Natural Resources

For Students 5th - 8th
In this natural resources worksheet, students will brainstorm 3 examples of renewable resources and 3 examples of nonrenewable resources. This worksheet is a graphic organizer.
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Natural Resources

For Students 7th - 12th
In this natural resources worksheet, students compare and contrast renewable and nonrenewable resources. This worksheet has 1 fill in the blank and 9 short answer questions.
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Modeling Patterns and Cycles in Our Lives

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore how building a model can help them better understand the natural world. They identify common cycles or patterns in nature as well as examples of models in the classroom. After discussion, they choose a pattern or cycle...
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Is It See-Through?

For Students K - 2nd
Explore transparancy with a science experiment on different materials. After reading an explanation on how to determine if something is see-through with a flashlight, kindergartners decide if certain materials are opaque or not....
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Resources and Economic Development

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Identify natural resources in the world and how they translate into economic development. In this global economy lesson, your class will utilize the Internet to view an Oregon Time Web which they research to examine the history of...
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NASA

Cosmic Microwave Background

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Begin your next class with a BANG! Pupils discuss the formation of our universe and its expansion before proceeding with an activity designed to demonstrate what most likely occurred billions of years ago. They conclude with a discussion...
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PHET

Earth’s Magnetic Field from Space

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Feel the pull of science! The final installment of this 18-part series is an application of everything learned in the previous high school lessons. Scholars are given a magnetic field map and must propose an arrangement of magnets that...
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Moebius Strips

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students make Moebius strips and use them to demonstrate the interconnectedness of an environment. They explore the natural cycles (water, oxygen/carbon dioxide, carbon, nitrogen) within the environment. They describe how the cycles are...
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Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Color Variation over Time in Rock Pocket Mouse Populations

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
A species-specific look at natural selection, the resource herein examines how adaptations have helped the population of rock pocket mice survive in a changing landscape. To begin, middle or high schoolers watch a 10.5 minute video,...
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Make Your Own Biodegradable Plastic Stuff

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students identify the four basic natural resources. They distinguish bettween renewable and non-renewable resources. Pupils recognize that all natural resources are needed by living plants and animals. Students list consequences for...

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