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Earth
Young astronomers read an informational text passage and then answer questions based on what they read.
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5 Senses Poem
Students discuss what characteristics they learned about each season through the story read aloud. They identify each season and come up with objects for each season, such as clothing, activities one can do, and describe the scenery....
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Analyzing Journey North Maps
Students analyze what's happening and interpret why it's happening as the season progresses.
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Going for the Green
Students use satellite imagery to obtain information on chlorophyll concentration at selected locations in the Earth's oceans.Students explain the relationship between chlorophyll concentration and primary production.Studen
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Reasons for Seasons
Learners track photoperiod (daylight hours) over time and predict how daylight change during different seasons. This helps build their understanding that ever-changing daylight is the driving force for migrations and all other seasonal...
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A Year
Students examine an author's philosophical look at life through anecdotes he describes as a teacher in Uzbekistan. In this Uzbekistan instructional activity, students analyze a literary passage in order to identify, then practice using,...
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Allegry Season
Students use the Internet to research allergies. They discover different companies which are involved in helping Americans relieve their allergy symptoms. They finally discover the different types of allergy causing agents.
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The Little House
First graders read the story "The Little House" and discuss changing patterns and then create a seasonal mandala using a paper plate and crayons.
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Water Quality in the Greenhills Stream
Seventh graders conduct year long study of water quality over different seasons using variety of probes, including D.O., pH, conductivity and temperature, that are attached to portable technology. Students select three data points in...
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Complete the Story
In this story worksheet, students fill in the blanks to a story about winter with words from a word bank. Students fill in 12 blanks total.
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Cecilia's Year
High schoolers read the novel "Cecilia's Year". They answer questions to test for reading comprehension. They also relate the story to their own life.
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The Xmas Factor
Students examine the mass marketing of Christmas. In this gift giving lesson plan, students visit selected websites to discover the history behind gift-giving, research marketing techniques, and consider giving alternative gifts.
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No Rest for the Festive: Christmas Days Out
Students enjoy winter activities. In this field trip opportunities lesson, students may visit Winter Wonderland, the Tanya Axford Christmas Installation, the Lander Operation Control Centre for the Beagle 2 Mission, the Avon Valley...
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Out Of Control
Fifth graders study wildfires in the United States. In this wildfire lesson students read an article, make calculations and answer questions.
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Mountain of Ice
Students graph and analyze chemical concentrations from ice core data. In small groups they prepare their graphs using colored pencils, and discuss the results.
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The One-Question Interview
In this interview learning exercise, students choose one interview question. The questions deal with the economy, nonprofit organizations, and community service. There are fifteen questions.
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Total English Advanced: A Question of Passives!
In this passives practice learning exercise, learners sharpen their grammar skills as they examine 8 sentences and choose the correct words from the word bank to complete each sentence. Students also respond to 2 short writing prompts.
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Increase the Peace At Recess
Students discuss activities that could further keep the peace at recess. Using vocabulary, they analyze recess from a different point of view. They discover how working together can make their school a safer and fun place. They...
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THE WAMPANOAG TRIBE
In this reading comprehension learning exercise about the Wampanoag Tribe, students are given a two-page essay to read, and 6 multiple-choice and short-essay questions to answer.
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The Dark Side of Chocolate
Students learn just what goes into a chocolate bar. In this chocolate lesson, students research cacao beans and the nations that produce them. Students also examine chocolate recipes.
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How Many Hurricanes Happen?
In this hurricanes learning exercise, students use a data table showing the hurricane region and the average number of hurricanes per year to determine if the same number of hurricanes happen in each region by creating a graph. Then...
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Global Greenup
Students utilize satellite images to track the life cycle of vegetational growth over a large area. Animal migratory patterns are compared to this cycle.
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Animals Finding Rice Paddies
Fourth graders examine the animals who live in rice paddies and create a chart. In this rice lesson, 4th graders link the types of animals living in each ecosystem with a bar graph. Students use colored bars to show...
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Christmas Music Lesson Plans
Christmas music lesson plans add a little spice to the season.