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Nutrition in Space

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners compare and contrast the process of dehydration with the processes of freezing and canning. They predict energy sources that may be accessible in the future in different environments such as the moon and planets, most notably Mars.
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What Do Monarch Caterpillars Eat?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars use the scientific method to discover what monarch caterpillars eat. They observe the caterpillars for 2 minutes at a time and make observations.
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Butterfly Life Cycle

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars investigate the life cycle of a butterfly. For this life cycle lesson, students read the book Monarch Butterfly by Gail Gibbons and discuss the four stages of the life cycle. Young scholars illustrate the life cycle on...
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What Beautiful Caterpillars!

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate the life cycle of the caterpillar. They create a caterpillar habitat and care for it. Students make daily observations that are recorded in a writing journal. During the process of observation the students...
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Citizen Scientist - Collect Some Data

For Students 5th - 10th
In this science project worksheet, students view a sheet of numerous science projects including weather, animals, flowers, and more. Students choose 1 project to do out of 22 projects total.
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Mimicry: Other Insects That Resemble Bees

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students design a conceptual experiment to test whether mimics actually benefit from the fact they resemble other organisms or objects. They define the term mimicry. They focus on insects that resemble bees and wasps.
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Ground Level Ozone

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze real-time data and predict the level of ground ozone in their home city. They measure the level of ground ozone, submit their data to an online collaborative project, and create a web page presenting the dangers of...
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Experimental Archaeology: Making Cordage

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students make a cordage and use an activity sheet to experience a skill that ancient Native American in North Carolina neded for everyday life.
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Weeds-Wild and Wonderful

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students compare and contrast weeds and desirable plants. They explore the ways which their ancestors used weeds and depended on them for food and other household necessities.
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Weather Conditions During the Spring Monarch Migration

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers keep detailed weather records during the spring migration of the monarch butterfly. To keep track of the weather, students utilyze weather reports and instuments such as anemometers, compasses, thermometers and rain gauges.
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Coevolution: A Simulation

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars participate in a demonstration in which they must attempt to suck liquid from varying containers with straws of varying sizes. They discuss the concept of coevolution and see why this activity illustrate the coevolution...
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Arthropod Data Collection

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students describe the life cycle of various bugs as well as their predators and feeding habits. The class participates in a discussion of the various methods scientists use to gather data including research and experiment. After...
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Outdoor Survival

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students are introduced to basic outdoor survival concepts. They identify the seven basic needs for survival. Students describe the symptoms and treatment for frostbite and hypothermia. They compare and contrast the value of different...
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Prehistory Prowl

For Students 7th - 12th
In this North Dakota prehistory activity worksheet, students study the mastodon, bison, native plants, and native people of North Dakota as they respond to 21 drawing, graphic organizer and matching questions.
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Seed Dispersal

For Students 4th - 12th
In this seed dispersal worksheet, students classify plants and fruits. Students group plants and fruits with the mode of dispersal by which their seeds travel.
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Butterfly migration

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this butterfly migration worksheet, students complete multiple choice questions about the ways butterflies migrate. Students complete 5 questions total.
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September Science Internet Activity

For Students 4th - 8th
For this energy worksheet, students click on the links in the questions about energy to find the answers to the questions and then come back and answer the questions. Students answer 12 questions total.
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Writing Poetry About the Meadow

For Students 4th - 6th
In this writing poetry about the meadow worksheet, students, after completing a lesson on meadow habitats, read the poem "Over in the Meadow" and then write additional stanzas using rhyming words and facts from the habitat lesson.
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Tree of Life: monarch butterfly

For Students 4th - 8th
In this lineage worksheet, students write the step by step lineage of the monarch butterfly. Students fill in 13 blanks where the first and last stage are given.
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Moths and Butterflies crossword puzzle

For Students 4th - 8th
In this moths and butterflies worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle about moths and butterflies. Students complete 26 blanks in the crossword puzzle.
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Vocabulary Quiz: Word Meaning

For Students 5th
In this vocabulary worksheet, 5th graders choose the correct word to complete 8 sentences, with immediate online feedback.
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Weeds on the Windowsill

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students study farming and reasons to control weeds. They examine pesticides necessary for the control of weeds and the damage to the environment. Through experimentation, students plant seeds in different soils and determine if seeds...
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What's Happening to Our Caterpillars?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders participate in a lesson making observations of caterpillars. They identify different changes in the life cycle of a caterpillar and also understand the final result of the life cycle ending.
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Ozone Testing Tools

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students develop an experiment to measure the amounts of ground level ozone present in their area. They collect data, access a related website and compare measurements. They present their findings.

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