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So, What's it Doing Today?
Students describe short-term variations in oceanographic parameters in the Gulf Stream. In this ocean habitats instructional activity students use satellite imagery to obtain information in the Gulf Stream.
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Looking for Biodiversity
Students explore habitats and see that there are a variety of plants that can be found and that biodiversity is an important characteristic. For this biodiversity lesson students complete an activity that explains how to perform a...
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Mighty Macroinvertebrates
Seventh graders identify the names and features of macroinvertebrates found in Turtle River. In this ecology lesson students use digital microscopes and take pictures of invertebrates.
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Know It All: Seals! Teaching Plan
Students discover information about seals, including behavior and habitat. In this early childhood lesson plan, students identify various aspects about seals. Students create an illustration or painting of their favorite seal, and...
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Fish Habitat and Humans
Strict habitat requirements are needed for the survival of fish populations and fish variety in the Great Lakes. Young scientists become experts in the basic needs of fish and understand how survival necessities can vary with different...
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Fish Fact Rummy
Seventh graders study and explore the base of PA game fish species and characteristics. In this cooperative learning lesson students create a fish fact game by researching information on certain species then play it.
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Food Chains
Young scholars investigate how food chains work. In this food chains lesson, students construct a food web for a pear tree habitat. The interactive whiteboard is an optional tool in this lesson.
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The Turkey Web
Students identify habitat and feeding habits of the wild turkey. In habitat and diet lesson students view a demonstration, complete an activity then follow turkey sign.
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Management of Commercial Fisheries
Students examine the differences between renewable and nonrenewable resources and study about past fisheries. In this fishery lesson students explore the complexity of a fishery and its management.
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Management of Commercial Fisheries, Part 2
Students examine the differences between the past vs. the present fishing and the uses of fisheries. In this investigative lesson students complete a worksheet and learn to think critically in order to protect our environment.
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Management of Commercial Fisheries, Part 3
Students search the Internet and write a research paper on the environment. In this investigative activity students develop a paper on fisheries and management of them.
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The Trouble with Crayfish
Fourth graders compare an ecosystem before and after they introduce crayfish to that ecosystem. In this ecosystem lesson plan, 4th graders see what happens when you introduce a non native animal to a habitat. Students then make...
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Changing State
Students investigate the cooling and heating of water. In this online science experiment lesson, students work in groups to make predictions regarding freezing and boiling points and then test those predictions as they complete the...
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How We See Things
Students explain that when a beam of light is reflected from its surface, it changes direction. In this virtual science experiment lesson plan, students complete an activity that requires them to investigate how flat mirrors reflect...
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Characteristics of Materials
Pupils describe and compare common properties of various classroom materials. In this science/matter lesson plan, students observe common classroom items and the materials they are made of to complete a list of common properties.
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Texas Native Plants
Students "adopt" a plant for use during this lesson plan. They take digital photographs of the plant over time, and measure and record the growth of the plant. Students write an article describing the plant and its needs for optimum...
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Explore the World through Habitat
Open a world of discovery with habitat-related lessons.
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Introducing Biodiversity
Young scholars identify the basic components necessary for biodiversity, the critical and countless benefits of habitats, as well as the serious present and future threats to their ongoing existence.
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Dinosaurs 1: Where Are the Dinosaurs?
Young scholars study dinosaurs. In this dinosaur lesson, students watch a web based video about dinosaurs before discussing what they liked about the dinosaurs, telling about the sounds they heard, and explaining what the Earth looked...
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Pika Chew
Students work in collaborative teams with specific roles, use the Internet to research the behavior and ecology of pikas, make predictions about survival rates of pikas in different habitats and organize their data in graphs.
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The Queen's Empire
Learners conduct Internet research on a variety of ant species and their habitats. They have an opportunity to observe ants in their environment. Areas of interest might include ant identification, colony life, the ant life cycle, and...
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Happy in My Habitat
Fourth graders create animal habitats and explain the biomes they live in. In this habitat lesson, 4th graders recognize the basic needs of animals, characteristics of animals differences and places where they live. Students...
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Droplets and Downpours
Students explore how storm water flows through different habitats by sketching the slope of their yard, compare runoff for erosion, and create a sand castle. In this storm water lesson plan, students measure where their yard started...
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Exploring the Natural World of the Balkan Peninsula
High schoolers explore the different habitats in the Balkan peninsula. In this ecology lesson, students research about a species and create a 3D diorama of its environment. They present project in class and share their research findings.