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Arizona Plant Booklet: An Introduction to Arizona Plants & Cacti
Learners explore variety of plants & cacti in their Arizona community by collecting samples and taking photographs. Can be adapted to other areas.
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Logs of Straw: Dendocronology
Students investigate the age of trees by analyzing tree rings. In this dendocronology lesson, students examine sample images of tree rings and identify their age by the amount of rings. Students complete a chart identifying...
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A Tree of Life Activity
Students solve a mystery of the identification of a unknown organism by comparing its morphological characteristics to those in a tree of life classification poster. They compare the observable characteristics of the specimen and...
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Preparing for Project BudBurst
Male deer growing antlers to begin the breeding season is an example of a phenological event. First in a four-part series is an activity requiring individuals to collect phenological data on their campus. Classes discuss phenology, the...
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Mapping Gymnosperms and Angiosperms
In this plant worksheet, students create a map of a familiar area such as their yard, a nearby park, or the school grounds showing the major plants. On their map they identify the plants in three ways following the example provided. ...
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Leaves: All-Natural Solar Collectors
Take a good look at tree leaves and notice the adaptations for collecting solar energy. Pupils trace the margins of five different leaves onto graph paper and count the number of squares covered. They then relate this infomation to the...
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Animal Signs
Students discuss the many different types of animal signs that can be used to identify and track animals. They participate in an hands-on activity in which they examine tracks, trails, homes, territory markings, and even "scat" left by...
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Ecology of The Sonoran Desert Soil Crusts: Biology, Geology
This lesson is designed after research done on the ecology of soil lichen in the Tucson Basin area during the summers of 1997 and 1998. Its purpose is to guide students into adopting the problem solving thinking of ecologists. The lesson...
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HFS-What do we have growing on the school grounds?
Students observe school grounds and take pictures of plants, trees, and bushes for identification. In this plant life lesson, students identify plants with the help of guides and resources.
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Lichens as Air Quality Indicators: A beginning lichen identification study (2003
Students use GPS and trees to explore lichens and air quality.
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Pollution Solution
Fourth graders examine how trees help to absorb the pollution that is emitted from automobiles. They review the process of photosynthesis and determine how forest management is important on their reservation. They think about the...
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Most Troublesome Exotic Invasive Plant Species Web Quest
Learners participate in a Web Quest activity in which they identify common exotic invasive plant species of the Southern Appalachian Region. After identifying the top 10 exotic invasive species, they choose one to research in depth.
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Pollen Collection And Identification
High schoolers investigate plant reproduction, pollen collection and identification. They collect pollen samples over a twenty four hour period and examine them under a microscope.
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GPS Treasure Hunt
Students practice using a GPS receiver and reading directions in an on-campus field trip. Students can identify a building stone, tree, or plant at each stop depending on which area of science is being studied.
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Soil pH & Plants
Students investigate the pH of the soil in which different plants grow. They design and carry out an experiment to determine the factors that affect the growth of a population of plants, identifying and controlling major variables...
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Let it Grow!
Students explain the relationship of plants and animals in the environment. They name the basic requirements for plant growth and define the terms photosynthesis, stomata, chlorophyll and xylem.
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World Capitals Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 195 identification questions about the capital cities of countries in the world. Students have 12 minutes to complete the quiz.
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European Capitals Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz activity, students respond to 45 identification questions about the capitals cities of European countries. Students have 5 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Most Populous Countries Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 20 identification questions about the world's most populous countries. Students have 3 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Top World Languages Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 identification questions about world languages. Students have 5 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Oceania Map Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 14 identification questions about Oceania. Students have 2 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Island Countries Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 48 identification questions about island nations in the world. Students have 5 minutes to complete the quiz.
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People from Places Quiz
For this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 20 identification questions about what people from certain areas of the world are known as. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.
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English-Speaking Countries Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 17 identification questions regarding English-speaking countries. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.