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Shamrock Puppy

For Teachers Pre-K - Higher Ed
Students create small "Shamrock Puppies" using colored construction paper, crayons, and glue in this pre-Kindergarten lesson celebrating St. Patrick's Day. The lesson includes a resource link where printable patterns can be found.
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All Hats for Ecology: Solid Waste Presentation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate community issues with solid waste. In this mock trial instructional activity, students examine the issues of solid waste from an ecological and economical perspective. They will develop a mock trial which encourages...
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Composting

For Students 2nd - 4th
For this recognizing items that can be composted worksheet, students identify organic items that can be composted, write items that can be composted for each of the letters in the word compost, and make a list of vegetables and fruits....
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Draw a Picture to Help Save a Building

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students research building preservation. In this architecture lesson, students discuss how buildings are saved and sketch the special features of a specific building. Students are encouraged to use recycled paper.
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Environmental Math Problems Grades 5-8

For Students 5th - 8th
In this word problem worksheet, learners solve 2 leveled word problems that are based on environmental issues. They work on problems that are leveled for grades 5 -8 and use concepts associated with money, percents, weight, and large...
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

A World of Animals: Challenge Activities (Theme 10)

For Teachers K Standards
Animals are the theme of this series of challenge activities. Extend scholars' learning opportunities by writing personal narratives and book reports, creating picture and alphabet books, and drawing scenes from stories read aloud.
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Maracas

For Teachers K - 8th
Students create Maracas out of various supplies while learning about percussion instruments in this Art and Music lesson for the elementary and middle level classroom. Detailed directions for two different methods are given.
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Disperse or Decrease

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the dispersal of animals.. Students take on the role of a specific animal. They simulate finding a new home due to overpopulation. Through hands-on activities performed during the simulation, students discover the area...
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Estimation

For Students 3rd - 4th
Ten word problems provide practice in estimating. This worksheet is intended to accompany a specific text and lesson; however, it is useful without those resources.
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Reuse and Respect!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars examine the concept of reusing trash to save the environment. In this environment lesson, students examine the definition of the word reuse, and apply it by finding ways to reuse trash in their school. They talk about what...
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Stand Up Bunny

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners create "stand-up bunnies" for classroom display in this early-elementary Art lesson ideal for the spring months. A bunny template and design ideas are included to aid in the teaching process of this fun and quick lesson.
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Leaching Landfills

For Students 4th - 5th
In this leaching landfills worksheet, students conduct an experiment by following the procedures, observing the results and discussing the conclusion about how garbage leaches into our water.
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The Passive Voice with se

For Students 8th - 10th
Are your Spanish speakers learning about the passive voice? They need this helpful reference tool! These examples will surely help with their sentence construction. 
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Water Works

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students create a "water web" to illustrate the interdependence among water users and producers. They distinguish between direct and indirect uses of water; illustrate the interconnectedness of water users in a community; and demonstrate...
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Harvesting Mosaics

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use pieces of farm pictures to investigate the elements of art.  In this farm art lesson, students use pieces of pictures to create an original artwork. Students use the Internet to find images.  Students create a rough draft...
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Captain Planet Foundation

Worm Your Way Out of This

For Teachers 3rd
How can you provide healthy soil for your garden? Study worms, bacteria, and other microorganisms in a lesson about decomposition and organic compost. After discussing what you know about worms and watching a video, watch what worms do...
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Mary Pope Osborne, Classroom Adventures Program

Mummies in the Morning Egyptian pyramids, hieroglyphics

For Teachers 1st - 4th Standards
Visit the Magic Treehouse and take your class on a trip through time with a reading of the children's book Mummies in the Morning. Using the story to spark an investigation into Egyptian culture, this literature unit engages...
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US Department of Energy

Thermodynamics—Teacher Guide

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
I'm so cool! No, you're exothermic. This thermodynamics lab unit includes an introduction, teacher demonstrations, six labs that students rotate through each class day, homework assignments, application of knowledge, and assessments....
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National Park Service

Nutcracker Fantasy

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
The Clark's nutcracker bird hides seeds in 25,000 different sites every year to save for winter. Lesson demonstrates how difficult it would be to find these seeds months later when they need them for food. In the first of five lesson,...
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Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

RETHINK: Bullying Prevention Curriculum

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Adopt a school-wide approach to bullying prevention guided by a program packet that is designed to engage the full school, families, and the entire community. Participants are asked to consider the roles power, control, and privilege...
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Plantable Pulp Cards

For Teachers K - 8th
What a great way to give a gift that keeps on giving! These homemade plantable cards are not only beautiful, but can be planted into the ground to sprout in the right season. Incorporate this project in a science unit, or for a Mother's...
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Add and Subtract Fractions with Like Denominators: 2 (Word Problems)

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
For this fraction worksheet, fourth and fifth graders solve six word problems, all having to do with adding or subtracting fractions with like denominators. This worksheet can be adapted to the Common Core standards in math.
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American Museum of Natural History

Be a Water Saver

For Students 6th - 12th
Everyone must do their part to make a difference. The lesson link provides an 11-item questionnaire to reflect on conservation practices. Simple and straightforward, the lesson is perfect as a remote learning resource or as a tool for an...
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Pollution

For Teachers 3rd
Young ecologists investigate some of the many ways that human activities adversely affect the environment. After identifying the main types of pollution (air, water, soil), 3rd graders fill in a Venn Diagram by pasting cut-out pictures...

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