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Uses of a Tree

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars identify and explore the resources we use that come from trees.  In this reading comprehension lesson, students sort word cards about resources that come from trees into groups based on the type of resource.
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Handprint Tree

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students make a tree. In this art lesson, students wrap a pole with butcher paper, paint handprints and names on the paper, and write a poem on the same paper.
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Acorn Designs

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students study painting. In this art lesson, students draw an object reated to Autumn or Fall and place it into a box. Students then squeeze paint in the center of the paper and put acorns into the box rolling the acorns through the...
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Thumbody Loves You

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students make thumbprints with stamp pads. In this art lesson, after making their thumbprints students put eyes, nose, mouth, hair, legs and arms on the thumbprint.
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Bingo Dabber Pictures

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students make dot pictures using bingo marker dabbers. In this art lesson, students enjoy making dots and creating pictures out of the dots.
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Pepper Shamrock Prints

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students print paper using green paint. In this art lesson, students dip open halves of bell peppers in green paint and make prints that resemble shamrocks. Students use their imagination and decorate the paper for St. Patrick's Day.
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Identify the shape of paper

For Students K - 2nd
For this paper worksheet, students identify the shape of paper. Students answer 1 question and choose between a rectangle, a circle, and a cone.
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Can We Live Without Paper?

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners create a story, skit, or storyboard to express their thoughts on a world without paper. For this paper lesson plan, learners learn how their lives would be affected if we didn't have paper.
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Real World Work

For Students 5th - 10th
In this real world work learning exercise, students solve word problems that contain concepts such as miles, money, paper, and more. Students solve 6 problems.
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Things Made of Paper

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this science worksheet, students think of four things that are made of paper. Students draw pictures of these objects in four separate boxes and label them.
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Magnetic Insulators

For Students 3rd - 6th
For this magnetic insulators worksheet, students use magnets, a compass, paper and more to observe magnetic force. Students then answer 3 questions.
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Are all holes round?

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this holes worksheet, students observe how not all holes are round by making holes out of rulers and paper. Students also answer 3 questions.
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Capillary Action

For Students 4th - 8th
In this capillary action worksheet, learners follow directions to see the ability of liquids being drawn up into small spaces using beakers, paper, rulers, food coloring and more. Students follow 8 sets of directions and write a conclusion.
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Nerves

For Students 4th - 8th
For this nerves worksheet, students complete an experiment involving paper, straws, toothpicks, and more to test their nerves. Students follow 13 sets of directions.
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Creating Craters

For Students 2nd - 5th
For this making craters worksheet, students make craters using paper, sand, golf balls and other materials. Students follow 4 sets of directions and answer 3 short answer questions.
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Build a book

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this build a book worksheet, students follow directions on how to build a book. Students use markers, tape, paper, and follow 12 directions.
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Positively Paper

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students discover how paper is recycled. In this recycling instructional activity, students investigate which types of paper recycle best and are best for the environment.
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Making A Dot, Without Making A Dot

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create Dots without making dots in this interestingly entertaining Art lesson for the early-elementary classroom. The lesson emphasizes the use of the book "The Dot" by Peter H. Reynolds. Links for products and more...
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Paper: Scientific Inquiry Through Chinese Art

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students create replicas of Chinese hanging scrolls in an attempt to understand the technology behind the creation and use of paper in Ancient China. This three-day lesson includes enrichment ideas.
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Making Paper

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students brainstorm why trees are important to humans and the value of forests. They then participate in making paper in class. They may decorate the paper adding glitter, dried flowers, etc.
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Our Endangered Resources: The Trees

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss the importance of trees, and characteristics of trees. They imagine themselves with their favorite tree. And discuss their imagery; the different trees, time of day, and location of trees. Student write a short story...
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Hang a Million

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students hang 200 sheets of paper, each with 5000 X's, around the classroom.When completed, this gives them a concrete example of 1,000,000 which is useful in getting a feel for the lengths of time involved in evolution.
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Cut Paper Masks

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine different types of masks from various cultures. Using the masks, they identify the use of design elements in them. They create their own paper mask using the elements and share them with the class. After viewing a...
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Paper Masks/Heads

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners examine the processes and beliefs used by different cultures to create works of art. Using the internet, they research the types of arts used by cultures that have been transmitted to future generations. They use recycled...