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A Reef of Your Own

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers study the reproductive strategies of reef building corals.  In this coral reef instructional activity students describe the behaviors of reef building corals and their nutritional strategies. 
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Life is Weird

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars describe features of cold seep communities and investigate five organisms that live there.  In this biological organisms lesson students research a given species and give an oral presentation on their results. 
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Entering the Twilight Zone

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students describe major features of cold seep communities  and list organisms that are found in these communities.  In this water habitat instructional activity students examine trophic levels, describe the process of...
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Life is Weird

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners study the organisms that are found in cold seeps and see how they interact with each-other.  In this biological organism lesson students describe the major features of cold seeps and the process of chemosynthesis. 
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This Life Stinks

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study cold seeps and see how organisms obtain energy from methane.  In this sinkholes lesson plan students examine the relevance of chemosynthesis to communities. 
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Life is Weird

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Pupils describe features of cold seep communities and list organisms that can be found in these communities.  In this exploratory lesson students complete an activity and describe the process of chemosynthesis. 
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From the Gulf of Mexico to the Moons of Jupiter

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners compare deep ocean conditions to those found on the moons of Jupiter. In this Earth science instructional activity, students consider the possibilities and conditions needed to support simple life. Learners examine the habitats...
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Aquaculture Production Systems Worksheet

For Students 6th - 10th
In this aquaculture production systems instructional activity, learners compare ponds, cages, raceways, and recirculating systems. Students compare these in 4 categories.
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Biomass: The Energy of the Future

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students research renewable fuels. In this alternative energy lesson plan, students compile information and create a comparison chart on renewable resources. This lesson plan includes additional suggested readings, vocabulary, and a...
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The Great Plant Escape-Plant Parts

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this plant parts learning exercise, learners use provided links to compete questions about plant and their parts. Suggestions and links for additional resources are given.
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Plant Life

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers study plant parts and their functions.  In this plant life lesson students participate in an activity of planting plants.
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Food Chains and Webs--- "What's for dinner?"

For Students 4th - 8th
Students study food chains and how the organisms are linked.  In this investigative worksheet students answer food chain questions, and fill out several worksheets.
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Human Impact on the Environment

For Students 7th - 9th
In this environmental science worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle with 26 questions about human impact on the environment.
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Let's Sort a Salad

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Young scholars examine edible plants by identifying salad ingredients. In this botany lesson, students discuss the different vegetables that can be eaten in a salad and draw them on a worksheet. Young scholars review vegetable vocabulary...
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Ecosystems - Plants and Animals Together

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students study the biotic and abiotic factors of an environment.  In this exploratory lesson students examine the different trophic levels and how organisms are connected. 
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Temperate Forest: Comparing Deciduous and Evergreen Trees

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students  compare deciduous and evergreen trees. In this tree lesson, students list the differences between these two species of trees.
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The Way a Tree Works

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore nature by conducting botany experiments. In this plant life lesson, students define the necessary resources for a plant to thrive on our planet while defining scientific vocabulary terms. Students utilize different plant...
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Microscope Investigation

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils explore physical science by participating in a science examination. In this microscope tutorial lesson plan, students read the book The Naked Eye and discuss the purpose for using a microscope in the field of science. Pupils...
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Spelling Dictation Sentences

For Students 5th
In this spelling sentences worksheet, 5th graders practice spelling these dictation sentences for 2 sentences every week. Students spell a total of 72 sentences.
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Spelling List 8: Sight Words, "Shun" Words, and Academic Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this spelling list worksheet, learners practice spelling words that are sight words, shun words, and vocabulary. Students practice spelling 21 words total.
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Spelling List 12: Sight Words, "ure" Pattern, and Academic Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this spelling list worksheet, students practice spelling words that are sight words, ure pattern, and vocabulary. Students practice spelling 21 words total.
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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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Chalkboard Challenge

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this PowerPoint, students compete in a quiz show game similar to Jeopardy in which they generate questions to match science facts in a number of categories. Science concepts covered include plants, animals, and matter. Due to the vast...
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Tic Tac Know Kingdoms

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this PowerPoint, students participate in a variation of tic tac toe in which questions about the animal and plant kingdom are presented and students move to various locations on the game board.

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