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Elders As Resources
Students engage in a activity that uses discussion groups for communication. The focus of the activity is upon the respect for authority that should be given to older adults. Students engage in class discussion about the information that...
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Insect Biology and Ecology: A Primer
Pupils explore insects and closely related organisms. They examine the growth and development of a lady beetle. Students classify insects and organize them. They investigate pest management.
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Fundamentalism
Eighth graders explore the historical roots of fundamentalism and determine whether fundamentalism is a religion or a political ideology. They will examine different religious fundamentalist movements around the world noting any...
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Trade along the Silk Roads
Students explore the Silk Road. In this Asian history and culture lesson, students read a book about the silk Road, then create pictures of the products and landscapes found along the Silk Road.
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Solar
Learners study solar energy. For this renewable energy lesson students complete several lab activities using different controls and variables.
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Average Vehicle Occupancy In Your Community
Students determine the average vehicle occupancy in their community. In this transportation lesson students develop and analyze a survey to determine attitudes towards air pollution and transportation.
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Learning About Mammals
Students study the mammal classification and forms of them living in the United States. For this mammal study lesson, students read through orders of mammals that exist in the United States. Students also study the taxonomy of an eastern...
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Geography Made Fun with Technology
Young scholars incorporate knowledge box into their classroom activities. In this technology integration lesson, students fill out a graphic organizer using Glossopedia to analyze a new subject.
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Volcanic Violence
Students complete activities to study volcanic activities. In this volcanic activities lesson, students read an article about violent volcanoes. Students complete discuss questions and volcano projects for the lesson. students also take...
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Merging Art and Science?
Students approach science through artwork. In this art and science instructional activity students work together to develop theories and gather data.
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Losing An Island
Students examine carbon dioxide and determine the impact of greenhouse gases on the earths spheres. In this pollution lesson students complete a lab activity to see the impact of gases on the environment,
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Diagramming Diversity I
Identify how living organisms are classified according to their evolutionary history. Recognize how a hierarchical classification scheme can be used to classify living organisms based on physical characteristics.
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Animal Diversity Web: Giant Squid
The Animal Diversity Web provides a detailed overview of the giant squid. Content includes a focus on the giant squid's geographic range, habitat, physical description, reproduction, behavior, food habits, and more.
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Animal Diversity Web: Cheetah (Acinonyx Jubatus)
In addition to providing detailed information about the cheetah, Animal Diversity Web also offers a wealth of pictures, specimens, and classification information for detailed study.
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Animal Diversity Web: Gray Seal
A detailed site that focuses on geographic location, habitat, physical description, reproduction, behavior, diet, economic importance (positive/negative), and conservation status.
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Animal Diversity Web: Leptoptilos Crumeniferus
A detailed overview of the Marabou stork. Content focuses on this bird's geographic range, physical characteristics, natural history, economic importance for humans, and current conservation efforts.
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Animal Diversity Web: Southern Elephant Seal
Information on geographic range, habit, physical description, reproduction, lifespan, behavior, methods of communication, diet, predation, economic importance (positive/negative), and conservation status can be be found on this...
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New Jersey / American Association of Physics Teachers
This New Jersey Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers contains the usual information about its goals, organization, and membership. However, its greatest value is its inclusion of lesson plans for teachers, sample tests...
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Animal Diversity Web: Antilocapra Americana Sonoriensis
This site provides a detailed overview of the Sonoran pronghorn. Content includes information on this animal's geographic range, physical characteristics, natural history, economic importance for humans, and current conservation efforts.
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Animal Diversity Web: Beavers
A good overview of the beaver's characteristics, physical features and how it lives. Included are many good photos and detailed classification information.
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Animal Diversity Web: Eastern Racer
Detailed information about this snake including where it can be found, its physical features, diet, behavior, etc. are found on this site, along with some photos.
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Animal Diversity Web: Lion
Comprehensive reference information about the lion, including taxonomic classification, habitat, physical description, specimens, and other details.
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Animal Diversity Web: Sitatunga
Comprehensive reference information about the sitatunga, an African antelope, including taxonomic classification, habitat, physical description, and other details.
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Animal Diversity Web: Northern Raccoon
Comprehensive reference information about the northern raccoon, including taxonomic classification, habitat, physical description, specimens, and other details.