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Fossil Lab

For Students 8th - 10th
In this fossil worksheet, students are given fossils and an identification key. They write their scientific names and common names. They also answer questions about fossils.
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Influential Scientists Vocabulary Multiple Choice Worksheet

For Students 4th - 6th
For this science vocabulary worksheet, students read the names of science professionals. From three choices, students choose the correct definition for each word.
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Read a Map ... It's a Snap!

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students are introduced to map and globe skills. They use grids and are able to construct their own simple maps of familiar places. Students are able to define a map, globe, and symbol and use the direction words north, south, east,...
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Gray Whales

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Explore the majestic grey whale while deepening your understanding of animal adaptations. Grey whales from head to toe are specifically designed to fit their environment. Learners will examine the ways in which the flippers, head, body,...
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Exploring Egyptian Culture and Pyramids

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students access a variety of Egyptian Culture and pyramid related resources on the Internet. They explore various websites, read articles, create an Egyptian art figure, construct a model of a pyramid, and describe the mummification...
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Species on the Edge

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students describe factors negatively affecting population of sea turtles, and identify and discuss action that can be undertaken to reduce or eliminate threats to sea turtles and other endangered species.
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Importance of Water

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students complete a KWL chart on what they comprehend about water. They complete a water activity determining how much usable water is available, and they determine the water usage in their households. Students take notes on water and...
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Influential Scientists Vocabulary Quiz

For Students 5th - 6th
In this science vocabulary worksheet, students match the names of 19 science professionals with the definition. Example: Ichthyologist (studies fish).
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Where in the Latitude Are You? A Longitude Here.

For Teachers 5th
Students distinguish between latitude and longitude on the map. In this mapping lesson, students participate in mapping skills to recognize spatial relationships, and where to find natural resources on the map. Students create their own...
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Creating the "Perfect" Horse

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the relationship between a horse and its rider.  In this behavior and interactions lesson students research the Internet to learn about horse behavior and biology then write a paper and present it to the class. 
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Genetically-Modified Food

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the pros and cons of genetic engineering. They watch a short Bill Moyers video, conduct Internet research, create a poster, participate in a pro/con debate, and write an essay expressing their personal feelings on...
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FACS: Running a School Bakery (Mktg)

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore marketing concepts while producing food items to sell. They are divide into groups. Students create or revise the Research Survey to use during the week to either determine the product they they sell or which variety...
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Exercise and Water

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders discover the needs of their body by trying different types of aerobic exercise.  In this physical education lesson, 2nd graders analyze The Busy Body Book by glancing at the pictures inside and predicting what the content...
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Shakespeare's Sonnets by William Shakespeare

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 14 multiple choice questions based on various Shakespearean sonnets. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Save Our Soil

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students read about the history of soil and complete language arts, math, social studies, and more activities about soil. In this soil lesson plan, students complete fraction problems, create a school compost pile, write about conserving...
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Rainforest

For Teachers K - 1st
Students examine how important the rainforest and its resources are for our everyday survival in the future.
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Egypt's Golden Empire

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study the queens of ancient Egypt and how they influenced the lives of the Pharaohs and the common people.
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Germs and Preventing Illness: An Inner and Outer

For Teachers 1st
First graders looks at germs through a microscope and identify two that can make us sick. They compare their mouth before and after they brush their teeth and practice proper hand washing techniques. They study the impact of Edward...
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Would You Stick Your Neck Out?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine personal qualities of individuals who have been able to help others through selfless actions, and develop short skits about heroes who have stuck their necks out to help others.
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Diego Rivera: Art as the Universal Language

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students analyze the work of Diego Rivera. They participate in a class discussion, critique various paintings, write a short story based on a Rivera mural, and create a class mural.
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"Egypt, Gift of Nile"

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders are introduced to the basics of ancient Egypt focusing on the Nile River and the necessity of the river. The students work in small groups and become "experts" on the given topic and then present the information that was...
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Population Biology

For Students 7th - 12th
In this population worksheet, students will determine if 12 statements about demographic trends, including the effects of birth and death rates on populations, are true or not. Then students will match 6 population growth vocabulary...
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4-H Leadership Skills- Intermediate Activity Page

For Students 4th - 5th
In this 4-H leadership skill worksheet set, students design a Leadership Coat-of-Arms using the given questions. They examine eight important qualities that leaders need to have and complete a checklist of the leadership qualities that...
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Unit Plan for Mark Twain and American Humor

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students create brochures about the humor of Mark Twain. In this literature-analysis lesson plan, students read "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" and other short stories by Twain. Students write analytical paragraphs and...