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Snowman

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students read books, learn about the letter s, and eat snow all to learn about snowmen. In this snowman lesson plan, students also view ice melting and sing songs.
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Let's Go Fishing

For Students 5th - 10th
In this fishing worksheet, students study facts about fish and then answer short answer questions. Students answer 25 short answer questions.
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Weather Tools

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore Earth science by participating in a weather identification activity. For this scientific instrument lesson, students identify several weather related tools such as the weather vane, thermometer and rain gauge. Students...
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Algae Experiments

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students describe the characteristics of algae. In this biology lesson, students perform a series of experiment to explore algae. They investigate the basic things algae need to survive.
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Earth

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study the earth in relation to the solar system.  In this planetary lesson students complete several investigations into the measurement of the earth and its magnetic field.
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Fish Communities in the Hudson

For Students 5th - 8th
In this Hudson River worksheet, learners read about fish communities in the river and complete related graph and comprehension activities.
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Layering of Water

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils examine what happens when different types of water meet. In groups, they participate in an activity in which they combine different percentages of salt, fresh and brackish water and record their observations. They let the...
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Water Water Everywhere and Not a Drop to Drink!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students describe limitations of fresh water resources on ships at sea. They realize the value of fresh water on the ocean and around the world. Students gain a knowledge of the process and economic cost of desalinization.
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A Salty Experiment

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students study salty and fresh waters.  In this harbor estuary lesson students complete a lab activity on salinity and describe what happened. 
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pH Change and Brine Shrimp eggs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine if brine shrimp eggs hatch and develop more readily in an environment which has an acid or a basic pH. They evaluate the pH level which is optimal for the hatching and development of brine shrimp.
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The Floating Golf Ball

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discuss density.  For this floating golf ball lesson students complete a lab activity on density while working in groups. 
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Water Density and Stability Lab

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students observe how different water densities and salinity control the depth at which different water masses occur. Submarines are used as a case study. This is a well-designed with an excellent worksheet.
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Barnacles: Harder than Cement

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders watch the movements of the complex animal hidden inside the tiny barnacle shells. This lesson allows students to study the behavior, adaptation, and larval stage of the barnacle.
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Water Density Boundaries

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars create observable layers in water that represent a separation based upon density differences. They model density boundaries using differences in temperature and salinity. They, in groups, perform a meaningful experiment...
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Testing for Conductivity

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students test the conductivity of selected liquids and solids. They test the circuit by touching the two free ends of the wires together and add salt little by little recording the data after each addition. Finally, students predict...
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Alicia Screams for Ice Cream!

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Student make ice cream and study the chemistry of how it is made and frozen.
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Rivers for the Common Good

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils explore what effects improper waste disposal and water pollution have on the water cycle. They explore how philanthropic acts can help protect the water cycle and keep our water and planet clean.
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Water Quality and Temperature

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers evaluate the effects of temperature changes on the metabolic rate of a clam. Conclusion questions are addressed which help students to process and articulate their experiences.
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Temperature and Brine Shrimp Eggs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers determine the optimal temperature at which brine shrimp eggs hatch and develop. They evaluate the changes, if any, which occur in a brine shrimp culture at various temperatures.
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Brine Shrimp 1: Hatching Brine Shrimp

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students review their prior knowledge on brine shrimp. In groups, they raise a group of brine shrimp and design an artificial environment in which they can live. They change the conditions of the environment to see how the shrimp react...
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Using A Winogradsky Column to Analyze Microbial Communities

For Teachers 4th - 11th
Students use easily obtained materials to study ecological succession in a microbiological community. They collect water samples from outdoor sources in plastic bottles to observe and record changes.
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Crab Lab

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in an activity in which they observe the behavior of a crab. In groups, they label and identify the function of each main part while observing and record their behavior. They make educated guesses on why they...
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Salmon Life Cycle

For Students 4th - 5th
In this life cycle worksheet, students fill in the blanks with words about the life cycle of a salmon. Students complete 20 words about the life cycle.
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Introduction to the Barnegat Bay Estuary

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students research estuaries. In this estuaries lesson, students discuss the differences in a bay and an ocean. Students watch a PowerPoint of the properties of the estuaries and geography of Barnegat Bay. Students complete a worksheet...

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