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Intel

Insects: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
What would the world be like with no insects? Ponder this question using a research-based STEM unit that encourages scholars to investigate insects from both a beneficial and hazardous perspective. They learn about insect behaviors,...
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Curated OER

Pond Ecology

For Teachers 4th - 6th
A lab activity is a great way to incite thoughtful questioning and scientific processes. Pupils will collect organisms with a Petri dish, make observations, sketch the organism, ask questions, then attempt to identify the specimen...
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Curated OER

Water is Life

For Teachers 5th - 12th Standards
Krill is a very small ocean animal that is key to keeping the ocean ecosystem going. The class reviews food webs and chains, learns about the importance of krill, discusses krill anatomy, builds a model of a krill, and then has a...
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Curated OER

Biological Molecules

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the structure and function of biomolecules. In this food molecule instructional activity, 9th graders will examine various  types of biomolecules such as  carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. They...
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Curated OER

Healthy Heart Commitment Card

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Make a commitment to give up one, just one, unhealthy food or drink. Teachers make a commitment for a month, the youngsters make a commitment for two weeks. The youngsters buddy up to support each other. Do this activity in February,...
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California State Parks

Energy Flow Through an Ecosystem

For Teachers 7th - 10th
One of the key concepts in life science and biology is the cycling of energy throughout an ecosystem. Learners can take notes on the topic using the vocabulary included within the presentation. From producers making their own food...
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Activity
MENSA Education & Research Foundation

Pi Day Fun!

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
In this multi-faceted introduction to pi, participants perform a bevy of pi-related activities. Ranging from measuring household items to singing pi songs and reading pi stories, this fun and non-intimidating resource serves to bring up...
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PPT
Biology Junction

Cellular Respiration

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Which food molecules must be present for cellular respiration to occur? Scholars view an informative presentation to better understand the process of cellular respiration. It details each step, focusing on the locations and the four main...
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Unit Plan
Oxford University Press

The Jungle Book

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
Most every teacher dreams of a ready-to-teach and print book study. Well, here it is! The Jungle Book novel resource includes 12 complete lessons studying poetry, author's craft, themes, characters, and more. Scholars role play, research...
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Curated OER

The Food Web

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students explore the role that the Arctic hare plays in the Canadian Arctic food web.
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Curated OER

Lower the Trans and Increase the Omega-3s

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students identify the health risks associated with trans fats. In this adult health lesson, students examine food labels for hydrogenated oils content. They discuss the benefits and sources of omega-3s.
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Curated OER

Our Choices Matter: What You Eat

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students will record their food choices for one week, noting calories, protein and vitamin content of foods using a given USDA website. Students will discuss whole class the important of proper nutrition and its role, and what happens...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Life in the Ocean

For Students 9th - 12th
In this ocean worksheet, students review the different life forms that can be found in the ocean and how these organisms are connected to each other. This worksheet has 12 short answer questions.
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Curated OER

Sea Connections: Marine Ecosystems

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students identify producers and consumers from marine ecosystems and describe the balance among them in the environments. After constructing a food chain from a marine ecosystem, they examine human activities that can upset the balance...
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Curated OER

Have You Ever Seen a Sea Monkey?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders observe brine shrimp over several days. They create drawings showing the growth and development of the shrimp. They research web sites to find out where brine shrimp fit on the food chain and what makes the shrimp unique.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Matter and Energy

For Students 4th - 8th
In this matter and energy worksheet, students will complete 10 questions about the transfer of energy through a food chain, the steps of the water cycle, and how the nitrogen cycle works.
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Curated OER

Whale Watcher Game Lesson

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students study the gray whale migration and compare their populations to the increasing ocean temperature.  In this whale watcher lesson students draw a food chain.
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Curated OER

Survivor!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students play a game in physical education class to examine how a deer survives. Using nature as a guide, they discover how it is constantly changing due to weather, food, water, pollution and predators. They discuss the characteristics...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Many Health Foods Saltier Than Big Macs

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Many Health Foods Saltier Than Big Macs," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Curated OER

Pyramid of Biomass

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students interpret data to demonstrate biomass and number pyramids. They use information to draw conclusions and examine an example of biological magnification.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Energy Flow - How Much Biomass do Plants Produce?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners explore the concept of biomass. In this plant lesson, students conduct a scientific investigation that requires them to observe plant growth and biomass.
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Organizer
Curated OER

Ecosystem Concept Map

For Students 6th - 9th
How do ecosystems change? How do organisms keep their ecosystem going? Learners use a word bank to fill in 12 blanks that describe the functionality of ecosystems.
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Lesson Plan
Science Matters

That’s An Otter Story

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scientists discover how sea otters' habitats have changed due to human impact. Through conversation, video observation, and story reading, scholars identify how human interactions change a specific ecosystem in both positive and...
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PPT
Curated OER

International Folklore

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Folklore is composed of stories that convey cultural heritage and traditions. Many types of tales are listed as well as what they portray in various contexts and situations. Give your learners a brief description or definition of...

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