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Box of Mystery

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Students are given a box and wrapping paper and are asked to decorate it in a style that is original and creative. The project could be used for content area learning if adapted to include curriculum content. The lesson is designed to be...
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Skipping Tag

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students participate in a tagging game that involves skipping as the locomotor skill. With one person playing "it," students must skip around the tag area trying to get away from the tagger, and with the tagged students trying to deter...
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Diversity of Arthropods

For Students 9th - 12th
In this arthropods worksheet, students will review the characteristics of the different types of arthropods including spiders, ticks, crustaceans, millipedes, and insects. Students will also understand the difference between complete and...
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Russian Dolls Investigation

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students measure a set of Russian dolls using the metric system. In this measurement lesson plan, students identify certain relationships between sets of measurements by measuring a set of Russian dolls and presenting their findings to...
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Integer Invaders

For Students 5th - 6th
In this math worksheet, learners practice plotting ordered pairs that are marked as alien ships. The instructions for the game are on page 1.
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Oral Presentation Rubric

For Students 8th - 10th
In this oral presentation rubric worksheet, students determine their progress and ability to present a topic clearly and concisely in class based on awareness of audience, strength of material, and delivery.
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Why Do Birds Sing

For Students 4th - 6th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage about why birds sing. They then answer the 10 questions about the reading.
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School Yard Park/Ecosystem

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders observe and categorize different sections of a park and it's ecosystem. In this categorizing lesson plan, 5th graders collect different facets of nature from a nearby park (without disturbing the ecosystem). They map,...
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School Yard Park/ Ecosystem

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine ecosystems in their schoolyard. In this nature and ecosystem lesson, 5th graders map their schoolyard into workable plots. They classify plants and animals found in the plot. They revisit their site every two weeks...
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Africa Group Creative Writing

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Africa writing worksheet, students collaborate in a group and have 25 minutes to write a story using the 6 words provided. The words are: corrupt, drought, grasslands, epidemic, refugee, savannah.
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Flag Day Group Creative Writing

For Students 4th - 8th
In this Flag Day creative writing worksheet, students collaborate to write a piece pertaining to the holiday using the 12 words listed.
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Japan Group Creative Writing

For Students 6th - 7th
In this Japan writing activity, students collaborate with a group to write a story about Japan. Students have 25 minutes to complete the story that needs to use the 16 words in the box.
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Weather Group Creative Writing

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this weather writing activity, students collaborate with a group to write a story about weather. Students have 25 minutes to write a story using the 16 weather words in the box.
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The Soil Chain

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students identify their relationship to the soil. In this soil lesson plan, students draw a flow chart to show how common objects relate back to the soil. Students also discuss the importance of the soil.
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Birds and Migration

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students actively simulate bird migration. In this animal migration lesson, students participate in an activity that simulates the migration of birds. The teacher discusses with the class the hazards and difficulties birds face during...
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Panther Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the Florida Panthers through a Web-quest. In this web-based lesson, students find clues that will help them to identify the habitat of the Florida Panther and the history of human activity which threatens these wild cats.
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Families and Neighborhoods

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars distinguish where their homes are in relation to the city of Pittsburgh. In this geography lesson, students read the book All Families Are Specialand find their city on a map of Pennsylvania. Young scholars locate...
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Spark Line Dance - 5-6-7-8

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students learn a line dance. In this line dance lesson, students practice the indicated steps to perform a line dance to the SPARK CD. (not linked) They use the add on format while performing the dance.
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Something Special

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students identify their personal skills and strengths and learn to use the attributes in their own experiences. In this personal attributes lesson plan, students write down a skill or strength they are proud of. Students then toss their...
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Concept Webs for the Components of a Coastline

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students describe the components of a coastline. In this lesson plan on coasts, students brainstorm the various features of a coastline.
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Eyes on the Estuaries

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study estuaries and compare several ones in the U.S. In this estuary lesson students interpret data and compare the distribution of different species. 
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Animal Games

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Students explore a variety of games on the Internet that will teach them about animals; they focus on the Florida panther. Students choose the activity that is of interest to them, and then rotate between the games online and the games...
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$$$eaweed

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare and evaluate the world's different seaweeds.  In this investigative lesson students study seaweed and the harvesting of it.  They then interpret the data collected and graph the seaweed production. 
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What Does Plant Biology Teach Is About Climate?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners examine what factors influence climate.  In this investigative activity students compare the factors that influence climate and how they effect tree growth.

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