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The Extraordinary Life of the Alaskan Tundra

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars investigate the characteristics of the tundra on the North Slope of Alaska. They conduct Internet research, develop a chart of the types of vegetation, plant growth, and fauna found on the tundra, identify examples in...
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Life at Risk

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine the characteristics of the peregrine falcon. They investigate endangered and extinct species, and how the environment affects the process.
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Smithsonian Institution

Picturing George: A Pictorial Survey of the Life of George Washington

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create pictorial biographies of George Washington. Working in groups, they research various portions of Washington's life, highlighting significant events. After presenting their projects to the class, they are displayed for...
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The Life and Death of the Byzantine Empire

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders understand the state of the world around the year 1000 AD as it pertains to the Byzantine Empire. They analyze and discuss the characteristics of the Byzantine Empire.
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Characteristics of Materials

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Young scholars examine everyday materials by utilizing educational software. In this group analysis lesson, students identify several different fabrics and materials used in everyday life. Young scholars participate in a computer...
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The Life and Times of Gioacchino Rossini

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students discuss Gioacchino Rossini's life and musical culture. In this music lesson, students are introduced to "biofacts" about Rossini and listen to excerpts of his music. Students identify characteristics of Rossini's musical...
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Artifacts: Bringing the Past Back to Life -- the Mexican Case

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine and discuss the meanings of the various symbols in Tenochtitlan. In groups, they complete a part of the model of the city and discuss the importance of finding artifacts. Individually, they choose an a two-dimensional...
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Music in Everyday Life Worksheet

For Students 6th - 8th
In this listening log worksheet, students share their personal opinions and characteristics about music by answering nine short answer questions.
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Diversity of Life

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students study fungi and its characteristics.  In this fungi lesson students collect and observe fungi then answer questions on what they saw. 
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Echinoderms and Chordates

For Students 6th - 10th
In this biology activity, learners complete a crossword puzzle with 20 questions on echinoderms and chordates characteristics and features.
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Life Is a Journey

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students consider the literal and figurative definitions of the word journey. In this metaphor lesson, students discuss life journeys and their diversity. 
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Characteristics of Life

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students study the characteristics of life and what conditions support it.  In this biology lesson plan students divide into groups and complete a textbook assignment.
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Curated OER

Still-Life Painting: Arranging Nature Lesson 3

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars identify and analyze the characteristics of European still-life paintings. They paint still-life arrangements using various opaque medium techniques.
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Characteristics of Living Things: What Makes Them Tick

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students list the characteristics of living things and give specific examples of living things exhibiting these characteristics. They bring in examples of living things.
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Grounded for Life

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders become familiar with the lives of penguins including their life cycles, habitats and basic needs. Students will experience the lives of penguins through stories and video.
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Characteristics of Living Things

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders identify the characteristics of living and non-living things. In this biology instructional activity, 7th graders define vocabulary words as they go through the instructional activity. They answer a crossword puzzle after...
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Dorset Life

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Dorset Life instructional activity, students match a set of vocabulary words to their definition sand complete a fill in the blank activity. A web site reference is given.
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Where It Comes From: All About Heredity

For Teachers All
Characteristics are not only inherited, but can be acquired through interactions with the environment.
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Lerner Publishing

Living or Nonliving

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
It's alive! Or is it? Through a series of shared readings, whole class activities, and independent exercises children explore the difference between living and non-living things, creating a pair of printable books to demonstrate their...
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Cornell University

Let’s Raise Lacewings

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
Young entomologists explored beneficial insects and how they help control pests in the first lesson of the series. Now class members take a close look at the lacewing, which is a beneficial insect.
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US Institute of Peace

The Process of Negotiation

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
What does it take to be a great negotiator? Learners discover the factors that affect the negotiation process through group discussion and brainstorming. An installment in a series of peacebuilding activities compares the needs and wants...
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Curated OER

Are Viruses Alive: Sample Socratic Questions

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students comprehend the definition and uniqueness of life and its complexities. They examine what characteristics constitute a living organism. Students recognize the extent of the role viruses play in the movement and molding of life as...
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Curated OER

Portrait of a Hero

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine the concept and characteristics of a hero. They brainstorm and categorize a list of heroes, develop a chart checklist, discuss real-life heroes, and create a hero hall of fame display.
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An Alien Has Landed

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students identify animals within a species by using their observation skills to record information, such as behavioral characteristics.

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