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Lesson Plan
The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science: 3 Ls3 2: Environmental Influence on Traits

For Teachers 3rd
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard 3-LS3-2: environmental influence on traits.
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Unit Plan
CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Amazing Animal Adaptations

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore various characteristics and adaptations that help organisms survive in different environments.
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Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Animals: Animal Adaptations

For Students 3rd - 5th
A video and a short multiple-choice quiz on the topic of animal adaptations, that look at physical and behavioral adaptations.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Limiting Factors in the Desert Ecosystem

For Students 3rd - 7th
Describes conditions in a desert that limit how large populations of species can grow.
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Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Nova Zembla: How Does Temperature Affect Plant Growth?

For Students 2nd - 4th
Viktor brought his pet plant on his trip to Nova Zembla. Help him figure out what to do to take care of the plant.
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Interactive
Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Stem Resources: Variations and Adaptations

For Students 3rd - 7th
Experiment with variations in grass to see which size grows best with different amounts of water. Understand that grass that can live in different levels and change to its environment has a better chance of surviving. Also, experiment...
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Interactive
Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Evolution: Changes in the Environment

For Students 2nd - 5th
This activity places the control of the environment under the student's control. A field starts off with a uniform light level, and thus capable of growing plants with medium-sized leaves. Students can alter the environment by growing a...
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Adaptations and Environmental Change an Assessment

For Teachers 3rd
Use this assessment to see what your students have learned about adaptations. This type of assessment allows students to observe and make open-ended claims backed up by evidence. Included are a power point presentation, student quiz, and...