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Become an Expert
Students practice their researching techniques by preparing a presentation with little notice. In this information research lesson, students utilize the Internet to research one of several subtopics concerning panthers. Students...
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ESL: Beaver Activity
In this ESL beaver instructional activity, students read a chart comparing the American and European beavers, then fill in blanks in text about facts in the chart.
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ABOUT ALL YOU CAN EAT: Superfoods
Students trace back through time to see how the nutritional value of food consumed was enhanced. In this nutrients lesson plan students complete several activities that show the mass of food, and its PH value.
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What Does It Eat?
Students, working in research teams, investigate the eating habits of crickets. They collect and record data and compare their methods and results with other groups by making tables or graphs. They sumarize their findings with posters or...
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Habitat Is Home
Students are introduced to the concept and components of a habitat. They discuss the key components of a habitat and describe how certain factors can cause disturbances in a habitat and change its population. Activities are leveled for...
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The Food We Eat
Students plan a menu for one day after they study the food pyramid and learn about their daily food requirements. They are given an updated food pyramid with a summary fo dietary recommendations that replaces the old standard "four food...
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Solving Problems
Students, in groups, use logic and mathematical reasoning to solve given problems. Afterwards, they summarize strategies used to solve the problem and discuss a variety of ways to solve the situation. Individually, students complete...
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Supermarket Science: The King Sooper Lab
Students read product labels, compare fat, sodium, and sugar contents of various food items. They work with a partner and often employ the assistance of the deli and bakery managers in a supermarket.
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Penguins and Their Habitats
First graders research and observe penguins in their natural habitats. They conduct Internet research, complete a penguin WebQuest, and compile information on a selected type of penguin. Using their research information they create a...
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Common Words that are Similar in Polish and English
In this foreign language worksheet, students discover that many Polish words are similar to those in English and the meanings can be guessed. Students read a chart of 220 Polish words and their English translations. Example: balon...
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Hare and Lynx Population
Fourth graders study changes in animal population. In this graphing lesson, 4th graders create graphs from information read to them about hares and lynx populations. They will describe patterns of change in the graphs and discuss why...
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Analysis of Kaqchikel Skeletons: Iximche, Guatemala
Report of structural and chemical analysis of skeletal items offers insights into human sacrifice procedures and diet.
Other
British Nutrition Foundation: Food a Fact of Life (11 14 Years)
A rich collection of eleven learning modules that cover a wide range of topics, including nutrition, diet and health, food science, agriculture, food preparation, food processing, food safety, and more. Modules have PowerPoints,...
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Hhmi: Bio Interactive: Effects of Natural Selection on Finch Beak Size
In this activity, young scholars examine research on finches on the island of Daphne Major in the Galapagos Islands. The depth of the finches' beaks was measured before and after a drought. This data is displayed in graphs and students...
Penguin Science
Penguin Science: Penguins Marching Into the Classroom
Follow Adelie Penguin families as they raise their chicks. Daily pictures (November through January) from the penguin colony on Ross Island, Antarctica. are posted with data for students to keep a field journal. Inquiry classroom...
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Lunch Menu Calories Tracking Project
Maintain a healthy diet to maintain a healthy weight. Students will track their meals for a week, entering the food and caloric intake. After collecting the data and reviewing the spreadsheet, lead students in discussions of the results.
Other
H Net: The Memoirs of Prince Metternich
This site is an index page to primary source documents of Metternich on censorship, the Carlsbad Decrees, the Diet at Pressburg, and the death of Emperor Francis.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 1499: Domesticating Animals
This article names six factors that must exist in order for a species to be domesticated by humans. Includes analysis of diet, growth rate, breeding, personality, disposition, and social structure. This is a transcript of an accompanying...
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife: Ferruginous Pygmy Owl
Comprehensive wildlife site provides extensive data on the Ferruginous Pygmy Owl. Discover more about its' diet, population, range, behavior and more.
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife: American Crocodile
Comprehensive wildlife site provides extensive data on the American Crocodile. Discover more about its' diet, population, range, behavior and more. Be sure to click on the video icon for some rare footage.
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife: Woodpecker
Comprehensive wildlife site provides extensive data on the Woodpecker. Discover more about its diet, population, range, behavior and more. Be sure to click on the video icon to watch a short clip on this amazing animal!
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife: Black Footed Ferret
Comprehensive wildlife site provides extensive data on the Black-Footed Ferret. Discover more about its' diet, population, range, behavior and more. Be sure to click on the video icon to watch a short clip on this amazing animal!
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife: Grizzly Bear
Comprehensive wildlife site provides extensive data on the Grizzly Bear. Discover more about its diet, population, range, behavior and more. Be sure to click on the video icon to watch a short clip on this amazing animal!
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife: Hummingbird
Comprehensive wildlife site provides extensive data on the Hummingbird. Discover more about its' diet, population, range, behavior and more.