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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fishing Unit with Field Trip

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Pupils complete a unit on the hobby of fishing. They assemble the line with the necessary equipment (hook, swivel, bobbers, weights, and lures.) They practice casting and discover what to do when they catch a fish. They follow with an...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Skimming and Scanning Information

For Students Higher Ed
In this career learning exercise, students practice the real life application of reading skills. They specifically cover the tasks of skimming and scanning a text.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

All About the Senses

For Students 2nd
In this senses worksheet, 2nd graders use their sensory receptors to collect information. Students complete short answer questions regarding what they observed, felt, smelled, tasted, and heard with their senses.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Build a Bubble-Powered Rocket

For Students 5th - 8th
For this law of action and reaction worksheet, learners build a bubble powered rocket using a film canister, paper and effervescing tablets to create bubbles inside the canister of the rocket. The pressure inside causes the canister to...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Snell's Law

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine whether the index of refraction of sample of Corn Syrup meets Federal standards. This task assess students' abilities to explain the procedures for investigation, plan for recording and organizing observations and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Black Hawk Island Hike

For Teachers K - Higher Ed
Students explore Wisconsin's natural and cultural history through hands-on exploration of Upham Woods. They are shown the basic paddling skills and they work in teams to paddle across the river on barge. Students describe cultural...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cut-Glass Mosaic Garden Stepping Stones

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students design and create a mosaic glass collage. In this mosaic art lesson, students complete lessons to learn about mosaic art and design. Students watch their teacher demonstrate the project and then create their own mosaic glass art.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Value: Non-Violence - Friendship With Animals

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students discuss the importance of respecting animals and properly providing for their needs. In a class setting, students read a story about animals and identify kind and caring actions toward the animals. After a class sing-a-long,...
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Handout
University of Washington

Neuroscience for Kids: Eye Safety

For Students 3rd - 8th
Heed the following warning, "Your eyes are the windows to your brain- Protect Them!" Use this website to learn several eye safety tips.
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Handout
NASA

Nasa: Eye Safety During Solar Eclipses

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource, which is provided for by NASA, gives great information on protecting your eyes during solar eclipses. Your eyes are very difficult to replace. Even when 99% of the Sun's surface is obscured during the partial phases of a...
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Sun Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn why the Sun keeps us healthy, and also, learn how the Sun can harm our skin, eyes, and immune system. Read about the dangers associated with the Sun's ultraviolet rays, and read tips to help you stay safe when outside in the summer...
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Handout
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Outdoor Safety: Jeepers, Creepers, How Do You Protect Your Peepers?

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn how to protect your eyes from harmful sun rays.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Sports and Exercise Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
Injuries are inevitable in some sports, but they are preventable. Through the use of equipment and caution these injuries can be understood and avoided. Links to related sites are also available.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Five Ways to Avoid Sports Injuries

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource addresses sports safety and discusses the precautions you should take before taking your place on the field. Learn about protective gear and proper warm-up techniques. Also includes advice for helping sports injuries heal...
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Activity
National Geographic

National Geographic: Build a Solar Eclipse Viewer

For Students K - 1st
This lesson focuses on How can you safely view a solar eclipse and solar activity? It provides step-by-step instructions for building the viewer and how to use it properly. It also provides a video and informational slides.