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Working-with-Animals Careers
First graders list and discuss careers that involve working with animals and draw pictures of careers that interest them. They compare and contrast domestic and wild animals.
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How History Changed the Way We Eat
Students participate in a lesson that is concerned with the history of the food pyramid and how it evolved and changed into its modern state. After being presented with the information they conduct classroom discussions about the research.
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Geese and Sandhill Cranes of Nebraska
Young scholars gather information on the geese and cranes found in Nebraska. Students explore ways they can help save their habitats. Also, young scholars use additional general information they connect artwork to their research topic.
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Rollin' On The River II
Students explore the importance of the Platte River to the state of Nebraska. They investigate the river's historical, social, economic, and political importance to the development of Nebraska. Students explore the ecosystem of the river.
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How the Environment Effects our Feelings
First graders compare images and discuss their feelings created by an artist's work. They explore the correlation between experiencing feelings in art and literature and feelings caused by changes in weather.
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How Does Climate Affect Our Shelter Needs?
Fourth graders investigate how weather influences shelter choices. They explore the concept of insulation and discuss some traditional Native American shelters. They discuss the shelters used by the Okanogan people during the various...
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Zebrafish as a Model for Muscle Development
Young scholars explore the steps of protein synthesis in zebrafish. They view video clips to identify the parts of a zebrafish and observe them as they sequence the developmental stages. In groups they identify the muscles and how...
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Parliamentary 101 or "How to Get Things Done!" (Unless You're in Opposition)
Students are introduced to new vocabulary used in a Legislature setting. As a class, they are divided into a Government group and an Opposition group and present their issues to the other side. They rank the issues and change roles to...
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International Festival: Japan
Students discover Japanese culture and the importance of Sakura to Japan. In this international festival instructional activity, students demonstrate an appreciation for the Sakura trees beauty by creating Sakura trees from white and...
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Ecological Organization
Students examine the concepts in the ecological organization unit. For this ecological lesson students explore news articles that have to do with the study of ecology.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Steveston Recollections, the History of a Village
Steveston,B.C., a rich farming and fishing community at the mouth of the Fraser River, is profiled. Follow the history of the town known as the 'salmon capital of the world.'
Library of Congress
Loc: Sea Changes in a Community
A lesson plan dealing with the fishing industry in New England and native and immigrant fishermen, and government legislation.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Windows on the Past: A Virtual Tour of Mahone Bay
The history of Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia is viewed through original documents and photos as well as personal stories. This town was once the centre of Grand Banks fishing, privateers, and rum running!
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Overfishing May Wipe Seafood Off Menu
From ABC News in Science, Deborah Zabarenko's article predicts, based on scientific research, the destruction of the fishing community by 2048 based on overfishing.
California Digital Library
Loc: Chinese in California: Agriculture, Fishing, and Related Industries
The Chinese in California, 1850-1925 illustrates nineteenth and early twentieth century Chinese immigration to California through about 8,000 images and pages of primary source materials. Included are photographs, original art, cartoons...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Lab 2: Are You Going to Eat That?
A lab experiment in a series of experiments that investigate fisheries. During this experiment, students learn about the destruction of the world's fisheries due to obliteration and wasteful fishing practices. Students will also research...
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Papertown, the Dalhousie Story
The story of Dalhousie, New Brunswick is profiled. It grew from a fishing village to a prosperous town dependant on one industry, the paper mill. Archival materials are included in the exhibit.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Norris Arm: Those Pine Clad Hills
The history of Norris Arm, Newfoundland is profiled. Over the years, many different industries thrived..from salmon fishing and lumbering to the railway and the military. Archival photographs of the people and businesses are included.
Other
Fnal: Supplying Our Water Needs
A cross-curricular lesson working out needs of a town where fish are dying in the local waters, how can water be purified, how daily activities impact the water supply, and what role does chemistry play in the way individuals use water...
Other
Learning Activities: Peace Education
This series of activities for early elementary pupils focuses on peace education. Emphasis is on our behavior and how it impacts peace.