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Analysis of Fauvism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze artworks created by the Fauves to establish the characteristics of this style of art In small groups students work to describe and analyze 5 characteristics of Fauvism and 5 reasons Fauvism was developed. he frthr...
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Smallest Thing

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars compare characteristics of myobacteria and viruses to determine which is the smallest life form. They read and discuss an article that presents different viewpoints on the definition of life to determine their own viewpoint.
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What is Biology?

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this science of biology worksheet, learners will review the concepts relating to biology including the characteristics of living things, the process of reproduction, adaptations, and evolution. This worksheet has 5 short answer, 3...
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Frogs and Toads Are Different

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify the unique characteristics of frogs and toads. Through Internet research and reading the book Frog and Toad are Friends by Arnold Lobel, 2nd graders compare and contrast the two amphibians.
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And the Rains Came Down: A South American Rainforest

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners examine the characteristics of a South American tropical rainforest. They analyze maps, develop graphs, listen to the book, The Great Kapok Tree, and create a rainforest mural.
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Fugitive Slave Narratives

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students analyze the ways slavery shaped social and economic life in the South after 1800, the different economic, cultural, and social characteristics of slavery after 1800, and the ending of the Atlantic slave trade.
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African-American Autobiography for the Middle School Student

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students are introduced to the characteristics of an autobiography. For each author, they research their life and works and discuss why it reflects different time periods of African-Americans. In groups, they brainstorm characteristics...
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Biomes and Regions of the United States

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students examine and identify the characteristics of the biomes of the world. Using the Internet, they compare and contrast the similarities and differences and discover how living things are supported in the biomes. They discuss how the...
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Viewing Viruses

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view the characteristics of viruses following the 5-E learning model. By participating in discrepant events Students observe the impact of viruses over humans. By participating in discussion students examine the characteristics...
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Prehistory Web Quest

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders identify how geography and climate determine the lives of early hominids, the characteristics of hunter-gatherer societies, how animals affected the lives of early hominids, and how hominids overcame their physical...
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Reptiles and Birds

For Students 9th - 12th
In this reptile and bird learning exercise, high schoolers will read a paragraph about reptile characteristics and then answer 2 short answer questions. Then students will read a paragraph about bird characteristics and complete 2 short...
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Cnidarians

For Students 9th - 12th
In this cnidarians learning exercise, students will read 4 descriptions and identify each as either the polyp or medusa form of cnidarian. Then students will complete 3 short answer questions about the characteristics of cnidarians....
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Water Ecology Lab

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners determine the characteristics of a stream ecosystem and its organisms.  In this water ecology lesson students complete several labs that shows them presence of life, water appearance, and water flow.
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Cinderella: an Adaptation

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students create a list of characteristics for the heroine of a fairy tale and discuss ways these images affect behavior and self-esteem.  In this, The House on Mango Street gender equity lesson plan, students identify common...
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An Automobile Phylogenetic Tree

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners study a list of cars and trucks and think about characteristics that can be used to show an "evolutionary relationship". From the characteristics they identity, students construct a phylogenetic tree to show how the automotive...
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Tree Lesson

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students compare and contrast characteristics of conifer and hardwood trees. After collecting samples of branches around the school, they classify the branch as hardwood or conifer. Groups of students identify given twigs. They go...
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What Do Living Things Have In Common?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the concept of classification. In this classification activity, students collaborate to create lists of living thing similarities in order to differentiate between living and non-living things. Students create a list of...
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Magnificent Mythology

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders research Greek mythology and explore mythological references. In this Greek mythology lesson, 6th graders view a PowerPoint about Greek mythology and read myths and their characteristics. Students discuss the relevancy of...
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Famous People and Cultural Diffusion

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use the internet to identify cultural traditions throughout the world. In groups, they examine each culture and determine the effect they had on life in the United States. They use this information to write a family history...
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Biodiversity in Illinois-Pond Habitats

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders construct a pond habitat in the classroom using a small swimming pool partially filled with water, real cattails, a tree log adjoining, and plastic animal life appropriate to a pond setting. They examine the frog in detail...
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Drawing Fish

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Learners practice creating art by imitating the camouflage of fish. In this animal characteristic lesson, students identify certain fish and their ability to change colors in order to survive in the wild. Learners utilize coloring...
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Shapes!

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students identify five basic geometric shapes by naming them according to their defining characteristics. They draw the shapes and identify food with similar shapes.
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Classifying Living Organisms into Kingdoms

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils create a flip book that describes the basic characteristics of the five main animal kingdoms. They research the animal kingdoms, include examples of organisms for each kingdom and illustrate the finished text.
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Classification of Animals

For Teachers 1st
First graders investigate the characteristics of vertebrates. They classify each as mammal, fish, bird, and reptiles. Students explore the differences between various types of animals and classify each.