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Weather Poems

For Students 7th - 9th
In this weather worksheet, students unscramble poems about weather patterns which were used before modern technology aided meteorologists. They use the pictures as clues.
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Invertebrates

For Students 9th - 12th
In this invertebrates worksheet, students read about the characteristics of the different groups of invertebrates. Then students complete 10 multiple choice questions.
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Reading - Glaciers

For Students 4th - 5th
In this online interactive glaciers worksheet, students respond to 10 fill in the blank and multiple choice questions regarding the information included in the provided paragraphs.
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Observing Compost Invertebrates

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders examine compost piles and what invertebrates help decompose the organic matter.  In this compost invertebrates lesson students collect invertebrates found in a compost pile and examine them. 
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For Creative Minds: Tudley Didn't Know

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students discover facts about the animals in John Himmselman's book, Tudley Didn't Know, and make a paper turtle. For this marsh animals lesson, students first read the book Tudley Didn't Know. Students read facts about painted turtles,...
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Biology Trivia

For Students 9th - 10th
In this biology trivia learning exercise, students write short answers to 101 questions about animal classification, human anatomy, animal facts, and attributes of organisms.
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Animal Quiz

For Students 4th - 10th
In this animals worksheet, students complete short answer questions in a quiz about all different kinds of animals. Students complete 30 questions.
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The Hidden World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine dust mites and other allergens.  In this dust lesson students complete a lab activity on dust mites. 
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Biomes: Adapting To Deserts & Other Ecosystems

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine how animals must be adapted to the conditions of its environment to survive.  In this biomes lesson students research desert adaptations then discuss how these animals have survived. 
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Looking After Our Pets

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore animal lifestyles by illustrating images. In this pet care lesson, students discuss their own pets and the conditions animals need to survive in both nature or a home. Students draw snakes and complete an activity sheet...
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Bug's Eye View

For Teachers K - 5th
Students explore biology by writing fictitious stories in class. In this insect life instructional activity, students identify many different types of insects in the animal kingdom and the classifications they fall into. Students collect...
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Luisa's Steller Evolution Lab

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students examine stars and constellations in the night sky. They complete a KWL chart and calculate the mass of stars. They also discuss how a star is formed.
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How to Tame a Field Trip to the Zoo

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Keep your pupils focused on field trip learning objectives with before, during, and after activities.
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Plants Releasing Water

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate how water is released from different plants into the atmosphere. They observe and investigate two types of plants with domed lids with condensation and communicate those observances and inquiries on an in-class...
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Investigating Animals in Water

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students observe small animal activity. They identify local water animals and describe the habitats where water animals can be found. Students collect samples to observe in the classroom.
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The "Nuts and Bolts" of Taxonomy and Classification

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars develop classification scheme that meets the established rules of the Linnaean system. They write one page essay on classification choices.
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Have Fun With Technical Report Writing

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use Clarisworks Word Processing and Spreadsheet, Quick-Take Camera and Software, and produce a publishable technical paper.
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Water and Plants...How Dry I Am

For Teachers 1st
First graders observe two similar plants as one gets water and the other does not. They make predictions and chart the growth of each. They draw pictures of the plants after one week.
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What's in a Tree?

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students discuss the types of items they might find in a tree, such as birds, fruit, or seeds. They draw trees on poster boards and then add details by cutting them out and gluing them to their trees.
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A Day in the Life

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students use their research skills to investigate the behavior and characteristics of a rainforest animal. After creating a diary entry, they illustrate the habits and life cycle of the animal. They write the diary entry from the point...
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Mallard's Wet Olympics

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students investigate some of the different characteristics of living things. They make observations from reading and interactive media. Students observe that animals move in different ways and have adaptations to aid in that action.
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Don't Marry the Mole!

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine the power of solar energy. In groups, they create their own pizza box solar oven to discover the power of the sun and how it is a source for heat and light. To end the lesson, they use the internet to examine...
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Is It Hot in the Light?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders make observations about the temperature of items in direct sunlight. In groups, they discuss why asphalt, brick and cement are warmer than items surrounding them. To end the lesson plan, they examine how heat transfers...
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How Dry I Am

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students observe two similar plants as one gets regular water and one does not. They observe plants for a week and record their findings.

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