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What Can the Wind Blow?

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students observe math and science concepts no matter which way the wind blows. For this early childhood problem solving lesson, students will develop science, math, and observation skills as they learn about the wind.
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Summer Activities: Super Sand & Water!

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students use funnels and create tunnels. In this early childhood lesson plan, students begin to understand science and math concepts such as flow, force, gravity, and volume and develop skills in areas such as problem solving and...
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4-H Performing Arts/Recreation Activity Page

For Students 6th - 8th
Physical exercise is the focus in this 4-H experience. Middle schoolers engage in a series of activities involving taking a hike.
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Come On Baby Light My Fire

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students diagnose and repair all types of ignition systems pertaining to recreation and outdoor power equipment. Each small group diagnose, repair and get their engine to run properly.
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Reconstructing the Squares

For Teachers K - 8th
Students visit an outdoors area and mark out a square on the ground that they examine, looking for living and non-living things. They make a model or drawing of the findings from the actual square.
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Michigan Sea Grant

Fish Habitat and Humans

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
Strict habitat requirements are needed for the survival of fish populations and fish variety in the Great Lakes. Young scientists become experts in the basic needs of fish and understand how survival necessities can vary with different...
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Pennsylvania Dutch Hex Signs

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders recreate Pennsylvania Dutch hex signs using pre-cut wood or cardboard, compass, acrylic or tempera paints, and paintbrushes in this 6th grade Art lesson. The lesson is an excellent idea for use in the Social Studies...
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Indoor Air Quality

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students examine the role of pollution indoors rather than outdoors. They identify pollutant sources and complete a KWL chart. They also measure pollutant levels and discuss how they can improve air quality.
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Orienteering Lessons - Overview

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Welcome to the Orienteering lesson plans page. There is a short introduction to the topic and links to the ten lessons in this unit. There is also a linkto the unit home page. This orienteering unit is worth taking a look at.
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Summer Challenge

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this summer challenge worksheet, student choose the correct answer from the four choices they are given in 9 examples. They choose from ideas and items related to summer in each one.
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Summer Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this summer vocabulary worksheet, students read 10 definitions that pertain to summer. Students match these definitions with the words they describe.
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Summer Crossword

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this summer crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 10 clues and the terms in the word bank to help them correctly complete the word puzzle.
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Cloud Reading

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify the biomes of the Earth and their characteristics. They discuss their favorite seasons and the weather. They share their favorites with the class.
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Arizona Cooperative Extension

Geocaching

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Using GPS units, small groups participate in a scavenger hunt to find an object that you have hidden. They use coordinates for stopping points along a pre-planned path to get to the final cache. This is a terrific activity to include in...
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Shadow Know-How

For Students 5th - 6th
In this science worksheet, students identify 11 bird species by their shadows or silhouettes. Students write the name of the bird in the box under the shadow. Answers are provided upside down at the bottom of the page.
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Is that Tree Safe?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the parts of the tree and examine the health of trees in the vicinity.  In this tree safety lesson students work in groups to complete a stated goal. 
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Many Uses of the Forest

For Teachers 1st
First graders examine pictures of forest wildlife and identify different animals that live in the forest. They discuss resources the forest provides for human use and explore the concept that the forest is used by many at the same time.
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Prairie Senses

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use their senses to explore a prairie or imaginary prairie. They draw pictures to represent the five senses and discover how an artist describes non-visual sensations in a visual way.
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Avoiding There Are Poster

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Encourage precise writing and the use of detail by banning there are from student work. You can put up this simple poster, which includes an image of there are crossed out and an example of how to avoid using the forbidden words.
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PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SUCCESSION IN AMERICA'S FORESTS

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine forest organisms, features of some of the different types of forest, classify organisms based on the type of forest they come from, and explore how certain species are connected with other, particular species within...
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Comparing the Impact of Multiple Uses

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners study multiple land uses and their effects on one another. They assess multiple land uses in National Forests and Grasslands and evaluate the effects of each use on all other uses. They develop a comprehensive list of human...
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Geometric Houses

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students identify the parts and functions of a house by creating a house made of geometric shapes. They listen to the book "Houses and Homes," and use cues from the story to help them build their homes.
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TE Lesson: GPS on the Move

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars participate in a scavenger hunt and a drawing activity to examine the use of Global Positioning Systems including a handheld GPS receiver for personal navigation. They practice using the GPS receivers while collecting data...
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What is a National Forest

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students select and research a National Forest near their local community. They read and discuss the pamphlet "A Guide To Your National Forests," view photos of national forests, conduct Internet research, and complete the student...

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