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Thunder and Lightning
In this earth science learning exercise, students read and study about the formation of lightning and thunder using online resources. They complete 8 short answer questions that follow.
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Elements of Myth
Students read and act out myths. In this world mythology lesson, students read and analyze myths from various cultures and then recognize their attributes as they prepare presentations of myths that explain natural phenomena.
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Writing Myths
Students read and write myths. In this world mythology lesson, students read and analyze myths from various cultures and then recognize their attributes as they write their own myths that explain natural phenomena.
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A World of Myths
Students read and write myths. For this world mythology lesson, students read and analyze myths from various cultures and then recognize their attributes as they write their own myths to explain natural phenomena.
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Natural Catastrophic Phenomena
Sixth graders examine the ways natural phenomena are monitored to avoid disasters. They find out about instruments used in measuring disasters and prediction of future events from data.
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An African Folktale
Students learn what a folktale is and illustrate their favorite part of the story The Orphan Boy. They also write a folk story that explains a natural phenomena.
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Indiana Tornado Project
Students become familiar with the use of GIS for research, natural phenomena in Indiana, and analyzing collected information.
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Ucar: Little Ice Age: Blooming Thermometers
In this lesson plan, 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...