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Nature: Planting Terrariums

For Teachers K - 6th
Students observe and experiment using a terrarium. In this scientific lesson plan, students build a nature terrarium. Students then observe their terrarium over a period of time to discover what makes the plants grow. A science...
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Sunflowers (Grades 3-8)

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students examine sunflowers and discuss the importance of sunflower cooking oil and seeds. They view pictures, read books, sing sunflower songs, and grow flowers from sunflower seeds.
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Soil Formation

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate how soil is formed. They analyze types of soil samples, examine soil using a magnifying glass or microscope, complete a chart, conduct a soil and plant experiment, and construct a soil profile.
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Factors That Shaped Indiana

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders construct a model of Indiana which displays the effects of the glacial period on the state's physical structure. Students work in groups to plan and execute their model based on an established rubric.
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Water Quality Tests Explained

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars define all eight water quality parameters and list at list one source for each of the eight water quality parameters. They determine how each of the eight parameters affect river ecosystems.
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Hold on Tight!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the close connection between plant roots and the soil in which they grow. They investigate the roots of plants, make models of plant roots using pipe cleaners, and examine photos and images to explore the connection...
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Data Sampling

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discover data sampling. In this science lesson plan, students explore data sampling and turn the data collected into useful information by making graphs and using them to solve problems.
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Erosion in Freshwater Ecosystems

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Pupils explore the concept of sediment pollution. In this erosion lesson, students discuss the process of erosion and determine how sediment pollution affects animals that live in freshwater ecosystems. Pupils respond to questions about...
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Snot: NC Summer Tour Lesson 2007

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study various aspects of mucous. For this mucous lesson, students investigate the purpose of mucous. Students create fake mucous.
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Chemical Reactions With Vinegar

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders observe chemical reactions. In this scientific inquiry lesson plan, 2nd graders determine whether vinegar creates a chemical reaction by observing two different experiments. A list of 7 supplies is included. In addition,...
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Pollen Tracks

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students participate in an artificial dig investigating imitiation rock samples that contain "pollen" from ancient plants. Students determine which plants the pollen samples came from.
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Cleansing, Sparkling Koos

For Teachers K
Students explore the importance of water conservation and investigate how plants clean water.
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Pawing Around

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars identify common wildlife by investigating their footprints. They examine where and how to look for signs of animal activity. They create casts of animal tracks and gather information about the animal from the location it...
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All Washed Up

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders simulate filtration of water containing contaminates to determine how nature cleans water. They make predictions, report observations, and construct reasonable explanations concerning their outcomes. then connect this to...
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Suitcase, Parfleche and 'Isaptakay

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore farfeche and how the Nez Perce people use natural materials to derive colors for their artwork. They explore traditional paints and dyes used by the Nez Perce and create their own parfleche 'isaptakay.
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Back to the Earth

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students conduct an experiment in which they bury four objects (apple, lettuce, plastic and styrofoam) in the ground and come back to observe them a month later. They consider what biodegrades and how it affects our planet.
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Decomposition

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students create a compost pile and chart changes as the materials decompose. Students draw pictures of items placed into their "landfill" and predict how and whether the item will change or not. After two weeks, students write...
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Decomposition

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students create a compost pile and chart changes as the materials decompose. Students draw pictures of items placed into their "landfill" and predict how and whether the item will change or not. After two weeks, students write...
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I Have a Bone To Pick With You

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore fossils and how they are found by paleontologists.
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Ugh! We DRINK This Stuff?

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explain the processes involved in the cleansing and purifying of surface water. After a lecture/demo, students engage in an experiment that illustrates how water is cleansed before we drink it.
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Where Do Green Plants Get Energy?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders realize that plants need light, water, and carbon dioxide to carry out photosynthesis. They participate in groups of 4 to plant (with materials provided) a test group of beans to compare to the control group, write a...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Digging in for Dirt Day!

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This instructional activity is managed through stations that students will rotate around every 20- 30 minutes. Each second grade teacher conducts one station. Parent volunteers can also be used to manage stations. Students will use an...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Growing Lima Beans: Do We Really Need Dirt?

For Teachers K - 1st
Students investigate different growth mediums for a lima bean seed: a wet paper towel and a paper cup with soil.

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