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Shadow Trackers
Students use online websites to inquire about the cycle of day and night. In this web based lesson, students are able to see the movement of the sun and Earth. Students can look at different parts of the Earth as if they were on the Sun...
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Obama Declares H1N1 National Emergency
For this English worksheet, students read "Obama Declares H1N1 National Emergency," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 10 true or false questions about the selection.
Curated OER
Japan and Art
Students discuss the art of Japan as it relates to Japanese culture and geography and then create individual postcards reflecting the information learned from the lesson. This lesson includes possible enrichments.
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Spring Fling
Students take part in a number of activities that center around a spring theme. They draw the steps to show process of growing seeds.
Curated OER
A Comparison of Land and Water Temperature
Students use the NASA website's Live Access Server to create a graph of surface temperature at two locations on earth. They analyze the data and then answer specific questions provided in this lesson plan. They also examine and compare...
Curated OER
Commonalities and Differences from Africa to Cleveland as Evidence Through the Gullah Community Connection
Students explore Afro-American history. They identify the commonality between African, Carolinian and Cleveland Black culture. Students explore the water cycle, oceanography, hydrology and bio-geochemical processes. They discuss the...
Curated OER
Making Sense of Unusual Findings
Learners work on the development of observation skills and seeing how they can be used in different contexts. The lesson is good for helping the beginner and novice, along with encouraging and reminding the expert observer of right...
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Clothing of the Tribes
Second graders compare and contrast the different clothing worn by the Eastern Woodland Indian Tribe and the Plains Indian Tribe.
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Living with Manatees
Young scholars research the lives of manatees and how humans are contributing to their survival. They visit a variety of websites including a webcam.
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Londoners Offered BLT for SAD
In this English worksheet, students read "Londoners Offered BLT for SAD," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: How Do the Seasons Change in Each Hemisphere?
On a rainy day, do you ever wonder what the weather is like on the other side of the planet? Different regions around the globe can have very different seasonal weather patterns. In this experiment, you can test if these seasonal...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Weather and Climate in Your Neighborhood
Do you live in an area where the weather changes a lot from season to season throughout the year? Or do you live in a place where the weather stays pretty much the same all year long? How dynamic is the weather, and how does it compare...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Kindergarten Science: What Is Weather?
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students learn about typical weather patterns and how weather changes with the seasons.
Other
Virginia Department of Education: Weather Patterns and Seasonal Changes
By the end of this lesson, students will describe the weather for each season. They will also describe how the weather affects the plants, animals, and people during each season. Activities include taking a weather walk, charting daily...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: A Tree for All Seasons
The students will observe a maple tree throughout the year and recognize changes in weather and phenology using their 5 senses.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: Why Are There Seasons? A Study of Phenology
This is an ongoing activity where young scholars take monthly temperature measurements, and make observations of the weather and changes in the environment, at the same location in the schoolyard each time. They will make and use an...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: How Do Living Things Change With the Seasons?
Through inquiry, learners compare how different kinds of fabrics keep objects warmer or colder. Upon completion students will infer and record in their science notebook which fabric would be good to wear in cold weather, and why.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Tree House Weather Kids: Seasons and Temperature: Greenhouse Effect
Animated resource helps young researchers understand what global warming and the greenhouse effect mean.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Fabulous Four
In this lesson, first grade students will learn about each of the four seasons. They will learn about different activities we engage in during each of the seasons. Students will also learn about the appropriate attire for each seasonal...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Recording the Weather Around Us Using a Science Notebook in Second Grade
In this investigation, young scholars will observe the weather and use weather terminology to document data in a science notebook. They will continue to observe and record their weather data throughout the year, looking for changes due...
Other
Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce: Change Is Weather's Only Constant
This site presents Vermont's weather pattern for a year. This shows the difference in the temperature. When summer hits when they get more rain.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Little Ice Age: Blooming Thermometers
In this lesson, students develop an understanding of the relationship between natural phenomena, weather, and climate change, the study known as "phenology." In addition, they learn how cultural events are tied to the timing of seasonal...
University of Oregon
University of Oregon: Global Climate Animations
Check out this site for global climate animations. "Get a feel for why we have seasonal weather changes or why other regions have different weather than you do."