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Branches of Earth Science
Connect earth science to science occupations and real-life events with this instructional activity and activity. After listing the 4 branches of earth science, learners spend some time brainstorming two activities each type of earth...
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What's the Weather?
How many jackets do you need to stay warm and climb Mount Everest? An informatie resource covers the topic of Mount Everest, the resource helps young scientists discover the difference between climate and weather. Activities include...
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Strange Winter Weather Affects Nature, People
Young scholars react to a series of statements about the weather, then read a news article about the affect of unusual winter weather on people and animals. In this meteorology and current events lesson plan, the teacher introduces an...
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Thomas Jefferson: Philosopher of Freedom
Students view a documentary on Thomas Jefferson. Statesman, scientist, architect, president-he was America's dashing Renaissance man. After viewing, students discuss what they saw then write their own version of a biography of Thomas...
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Crowley's Ridge: An Upland in the Lowlands
Young geographers examine how Crowley's Ridge was formed. This is one Arkansa's six natural geologic divisions. The history of Crowley's Ridge is important in that the first settlers of the state were attracted to this region, and it...
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Antarctica
Pupils explore why Antarctica is so important to the planet. They investigate the physical characteristics. Students create their own unique treaty of governance for Antarctica and discuss how laws are enforced in Antarctica.
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Learning Lesson: Measure the Pressure II -- The "Dry" Barometer
Young scholars use simple items to create their own aneroid barometer. They have five days to build it and ten days to observe and collect data. They examine tornado safety tips to end the lesson.
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Breaking News English: The Year 2007 to be the Hottest Ever
In this English worksheet, students read "The Year 2007 to be the Hottest Ever," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Exploratorium: Ice Stories: Dispaches From Polar Scientists: Ipy
The International Polar Years (IPY) is measured fom the 1880's when Karl Weyprecht decided it was important to study Earth's poles. Pole research was a necessary step in understanding more about meteorology and geophysics. Peruse the...