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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Soil Which Soil Help Plants Grow?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this guided inquiry lab, students will investigate what type of soil let plants/grasses grow the best. Students will answer the question by conducting an experiment using five different soils found in our area, school soil, potting...
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Famous African Americans Duke Ellington

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage contains biographical information about the famous jazz composter, Duke Ellington. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and...
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Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: Litter Critters Learn to Sort and Recycle

For Students 1st - 6th
Learn the basics of recycling with the Litter Critters! Kids will sort trash into four different litter categories: recyclables, compost, electronic waste, and landfill waste. In Easy Mode, users sort trash into one category of litter at...
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: The Big Dig

For Students 3rd - 5th
Even though many cities have recycling programs, a lot of trash still ends up in the dump. Find out which materials will break down and which materials won't. Will the results of this experiment change which products you often buy?
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Interactive
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Urban Text: Adventures of Herman the Worm

For Students 2nd - 5th
WORMS- What are they? Where did they come from? If you are interested in Herman the Worm's family tree (biologically speaking), his body structures, or all the facts about him that you'll ever need, go to "The Adventures of Herman the...
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Unit Plan
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: The Great Plant Escape: Soiled Again

For Students 3rd - 5th
Help Detective Le Plant dig for clues in the soil to solve this case. You'll need to find out what soil is, why it is important, and in what kinds of soil plants grow.
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Bury Your Trash!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This activity will allow students to bury various pieces of trash in a plotted area of land outside. After approximately two to three months, the trash will be uncovered to allow the students to investigate what types of materials...
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Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Solid Waste Takes Over

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson, students explore solid waste and its effects on the environment. They will collect classroom trash for analysis and build model landfills in order to understand the process and impact of solid waste management. Students...
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Handout
Geography 4 kids

Geography4 kids.com: Earth's Atmosphere

For Students 3rd - 8th
Site studies what air is as well as what composes the atmosphere.

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