Lesson Plan
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Animals Finding Rice Paddies

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the animals who live in rice paddies and create a chart.  In this rice lesson plan, 4th graders link the types of animals living in each ecosystem with a bar graph. Students use colored bars to show...
Lesson Plan
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Managing Nutrients in Livestock Manure

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Livestock managers reinforce math and science skills while learning about the nutrients found in manure. They predict which animal produces the largest amount and which animal's manure contains the most nitrogen. Finally, they compare...
Lesson Plan
Redefining Progress

Have and Have-Not

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Is there a correlation between a country's wealth and the extent of its ecological footprint? What exactly constitutes an ecological footprint, and how does one country stack up against the rest? This is a unique lesson to incorporate...
Worksheet
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Math Club #5: Miscellaneous II

For Students 6th
In this math club #5:  miscellaneous II worksheet, 6th graders work in groups to solve 10 miscellaneous word problems using logic and problem solving skills.
Lesson Plan
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Insect Investigator

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners examine and identify common insects. They observe these insects in their environment and keep track of how many they see. They use magnifying glasses and special hats to get into the role of an inspector.