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Of Tides and Time
Learners use the internet to research how the time of day affects the tides. They work together to develop a demonstration of the tide patterns for a month. They create a chart showing the relationship between tides and the phases of...
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Rainbows
Second graders investigate how a rainbow is made. They listen to the book "What Makes a Rainbow," and discuss how a rainbow is created. Students then conduct an experiment involving pouring a cup of milk into a bowl and adding drops of...
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Weather Patterns
Second graders discuss how their weather changes by examining temperatures, clothing needs, and plant life. They talk about the identifying factors of the seasons and complete a Venn Diagram about weather in a guided activity. Next, they...
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Science: Bees: An Interdisciplinary Approach
Learners investigate the world of bees and describe their characteristics. by identifying the bees' parts, they demonstrate how these parts function. In the lab, students dissect bees and view the various parts under microscopes. ...
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Living and Nonliving Things
First graders distinguish between living and nonliving objects, and compare living organisms and nonliving objects.
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Creating TAKS Handout with WebCCAT
Students will use the lesson plan will integrate WebCCAT a TAKS prep software. The software will be extensions for helping the middle school teachers prepare their students for the upcoming TAKS test.