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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Scientific Laws and Theories

For Students 6th - 8th
Differentiate between scientific laws and theories. Identify examples of scientific theories and use evidence to support them.
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Lesson Plan
Pennsylvania State University

Penn State University: Embryology in the Classroom

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Come and learn more about how to incorporate embryology into your classroom. This site features tons of information about the embryology of chickens.
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Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: Easter Egg Hunt

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Easter Egg Hunt is fun holiday activity for kids of all ages. The object of this Easter activity is to simply find the hidden eggs. Look carefully at the pictures and use the mouse to click on the eggs to collect them. These Easter Eggs...
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Website
Other

I Naturalist

For Students 9th - 10th
Community-sharing site lets all the world's sharp-eyed naturalists, including school-age students, record their observations of the outdoor world.
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Lesson Plan
McREL International

Mc Rel: Glue Polymer (Whelmer #15 Learning Activity)

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
An easy to do activity that investigates the basic principles behind chemical bonding. The activity is written in lesson plan format that meets NSES standards.
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Activity
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Early Spring Outdoor Investigation Mystery

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Students will use their observation skills to determine what happened in photographs provided.
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Unit Plan
SRI International

Performance Assessment Links in Science: Do You See What I See? (Lesson)

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
For this Grade Two performance task, students observe the contents of a terrarium and explain the purpose of the water, rocks and soil inside it.
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Activity
National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, University of California Santa Barbara

Kids Do Ecology: Data and Science

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about conducting your own investigation with these tips on following the scientific method. Find out how to state hypothesis, make observations, collect and analyze data, and display data to share results and conclusions of your...
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Lesson Plan
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Digging Up Details on Worms: Using Science in an Inquiry Study

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
A lesson plan based on a study unit of earthworms, using the inquiry model to integrate scientific processes with literacy practices. Instruction plans, related resources, and standards are included.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Science Fact or Opinion?

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Presents the relationships of facts, explanations, and opinions in science.
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Website
Other

Kiddy House: All About Chickens for Kids and Teachers

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This comprehensive resource features everything you want to know about chickens. Students and teachers will "cluck" when they explore this site.
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Activity
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: A Rocking Walking Tour: Investigating Architectural Rocks in St. Paul, Mn

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a guided inquiry field investigation in an urban setting. This investigation focuses on the identification of the rocks used on and in the buildings and other structures in downtown St. Paul, MN. The questions asked are based on...
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Camp Paws and Claws & Farm Animals

For Teachers K
Students will visit centers about farm animals. The tradebooks Mrs. Wishy Washy, The Little Red Hen, The Three Little Pigs, and Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type will be featured at the centers. Students will record their observations in...
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Handout
University of Georgia

University of Georgia: Inter Math: Types of Data

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site has a concise definition of "Data," plus examples of data types and collection methods.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Scientific Thinking

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How scientists think about the natural world.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Observation

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Observation and its role in scientific investigation.
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Professional Doc
Auburn University

Auburn University: Teaching Blending

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
How do you teach your students to develop a blending ability through phonics instruction? This site features information to help get you started in your quest for this goal. According to this article you can begin with rhyming. Come and...
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Scientific Explanations and Interpretations Study Guide

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A brief explanation of the difference between facts, observation, and opinions. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
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Graphic
Other

Compound Interest: A Rough Guide to Types of Scientific Evidence

For Students 9th - 10th
This infographic takes a look at science in general, specifically focusing on the hierarchy of different types of scientific evidence.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Observations and Experiments Study Guide

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about the role of observations and experiments in scientific investigation. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science : Scientific Explanations and Interpretations

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Presents the relationships of facts, explanations, and opinions in science.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Creepy Caterpillars to Beautiful Butterflies

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students will explore the life cycle of a butterfly using a website and observations of caterpillar metamorphosis. This lesson will incorporate science, mathematics, language arts, and art.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Butterfly Life Cycles

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This unit introduces students to a study of life cycles by having them examine the life cycle of a butterfly. The students will observe, record and describe the changes in caterpillars as they become butterflies. The teacher will...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Seeds: How They Grow

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The students will be collecting, germinating and planting seeds to show the process of plant growth. The students will be recording the information in their science journal. In addition, the students will be observing the water cycle as...