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My Little Seed House
Second graders explore plant life by participating in a germination activity. In this botany instructional activity, 2nd graders read several books about seed germination including Sunflower House and Tiny Seed. Students identify the...
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Build an Anchialine Pond
Young scholars explore biology by conducting a nature experiment. In this pond examination lesson, students utilize recycled materials, play-doh and water to recreate a pond and its inhabitants. Young scholars identify the different...
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The Great Archeological Dig
Students explore biology by identifying a diagram. In this cell anatomy lesson, students read a story about archeology and conduct a fictitious archeology dig in class in which they search for animal cells. Students define a list of...
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Populations and Life Cycles
Students explore biology by researching ocean statistics. In this data analysis lesson, students conduct a snail examination experiment utilizing live pouch snails. Students collect data about the snails over the course of six weeks and...
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Ocean Grazers: Class Field Trip
Learners explore biology by participating in a field trip. In this oceanography lesson, students define the survival characteristics of bottom dwelling creatures also known as ocean grazers. Learners attend a class field trip to a beach...
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What Lives in the Open Ocean and Where Do They Live?
Students explore oceanography by participating in a flash card activity. In this ocean inhabitant lesson, students define a list of ocean related vocabulary terms and answer ocean geography study questions. Students utilize organism...
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For the Birds
Students explore biology by participating in an animal observation lesson. For this bird tracking lesson, students discuss the different types of birds they find near their homes and identify them based on size, color and noise. Students...
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Learn DNA Replication
Students explore physical science by participating in a science role-play activity. For this DNA structure lesson, students discuss the different parts of the code that makes up our DNA and instructs our cells. Students utilize the...
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Hand Washing: I Can Handle It
Third graders explore biology by viewing a germ video in class. In this sanitation lesson, 3rd graders identify the importance of washing hands and complete several on-line germ safety activities. Students view a video in class titled...
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Population Densities
Students explore biological impact by completing a worksheet in class. In this animal population lesson, students utilize river rocks and jars to conduct a coqui frog population role play activity. Students define a list of amphibian...
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Big on Blubber: How do Whales Stay Warm?
Young scholars explore biology by conducting a science experiment in class. In this whale anatomy instructional activity, students identify the use of whale blubber for the animal to stay warm in cold waters while utilizing ice,...