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Leap Year

For Teachers 6th - 9th
In this Leap Year reading comprehension worksheet, can learn about the various types of calendars (lunar, solar, etc.) and answer 7 multiple choice questions. Also included is a word search of key terms.
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Seashore Sweep

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars gather information about sea animals. For this ocean lesson, students read a story about the ocean and seashore. They discuss the needs of seashore animals and create a Mystery Ocean Animal riddle book. Young scholars...
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Selecting Trees for Urban Environments

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils consider the best place to plant a tree. In this environment lesson, students identify urban locations that are compatible with particular tree types. Pupils decide what trees would go where and why they would survive.
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Should Humans Be Cloned?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore links on the Internet to collect facts about cloning then prepare an essay on their findings. In this research writing lesson students examine how to include their opinions on what they have found in their research. 
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Finding the Basal Area of a Forest Plot to Determine Stocking Levels

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners use graphs and plots to measure the basal area and stocking levels.  In this graphing instructional activity students work in the field the use their data to help them complete a lab activity. 
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This Life Stinks

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers study how organisms that live in cold seep communities get energy from methane.  In this organism lesson students write a brief report and identify oxidation reduction reactions and explain if these are dependent of...
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Robot Earth

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students construct a simple robotic energy transformer. For this space science lesson, students explain how energy is transformed from one form to another. They identify the different uses of robotic devices.
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Anatomy of the Brain

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore human anatomy by completing a quiz. In this brain lesson, students read assigned text which discusses the different elements of the human brain and how they are used in everyday experiences. Students answer a multiple...
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Brain Awareness Week

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore the brain. In this science lesson, students create a model of the brain and discuss steps taken in order to protect the brain. Students design a container that would protect the brain from injury. Students discuss the...
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Recycling Activities

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explain the importance of recycling. In this environmental science instructional activity, students classify materials as recyclable or not. They make posters that promote the benefits of recycling.
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Stretcher Making

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore the human body by participating in a construction activity. In this health care lesson, students identify the uses and importance of having access to a stretcher when conducting emergency medical service. Students...
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Many Uses of the Forest

For Teachers 1st
First graders examine pictures of forest wildlife and identify different animals that live in the forest. They discuss resources the forest provides for human use and explore the concept that the forest is used by many at the same time.
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Measuring and Comparing Mass With a Balance

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders observe and demonstrate measuring and comparing mass using a balance. They discuss the definition of mass and the units of measurement used, observe how a balance is used, and with a partner balance the baskets of the...
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Environmental Action

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate an environmental problem in order to find and propose possible solutions. The problem is real to add to the engagement of the lesson plan. This is found through conducting research and then brainstorming is done in...
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Plant Life Cycle

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the plant life cycle. They discuss the sequence of events in the life cycle of the plant and illustrate how the life cycle never ends. Students explore the importance of water, sunlight, and nutrients during the...
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Pressure Melting of Ice: While-U-Wait

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students demonstrates one of the few cases in which geologic solids visibly deform at room conditions. They suspend a weight on a thin wire over an ice cube to observe its effects over time.
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Apple Observation

For Students 6th - 8th
In this apple observation learning exercise, learners identify with the importance of observations and respond to the questions that follow the activity. They describe the image they see when they think of a red apple, including its...
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Water Web-- Weather: Something We Talk a Lot About But Can't Change

For Students 4th - 5th
In this science worksheet, learners study weather prediction by reading and completing activities in this 8 page newsletter. Students classify clouds, study weather prediction instruments, learn weather proverbs and signs and learn to...
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Computer Software and ACS Materials for Chemistry

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students use computer software to simulate chemistry laboratory experiments. In this experimenting using computer software lesson plan, students use software called "The One Computer Classroom" to investigate wave simulations as a whole...
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Who Cares About the Forest?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the natural environment and people's views, in particular the Native Americans. In this environment lesson students discover the many uses of wood as it pertains to our natural resources.
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The Great Grizzly

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Young scholars view video on grizzly bear.  In this research lesson students create a list of questions about grizzlies and create a life size poster of an adult grizzly. 
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Rain Forest Rally

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study tropical and temperate rainforests.  In this rainforest lesson students complete a lab activity using the Internet. 
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Water, Water, Everywhere and Always on the Move

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create their own water cycle in a terrarium. In this water cycle lesson, students research the water cycle and complete a worksheet using the Internet. They create a water cycle of their own in a jar with stones, sand, soil, and...
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Dunk It! Don't Junk It!

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore the concept of sorting recyclables. In this recycling lesson, 3rd graders determine how to separate recyclables from waste and how to sort recyclables into different categories.