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Four Seasons

For Teachers K
Students investigate the four seasons in a year. In this seasons lesson, students explore the weather during each season.  Students illustrate each season with pictures.
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The Crusty Fossils

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students identify some of the different species of crabs and tell how they adapt themselves to their environment. They discuss the evolution and stages of development of the crabs. They identify the Phylum Arthropoda and the Class...
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Land and Environment Affected Settlement

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students analyze the physical characteristics of different regions of the United States and how these physical characteristics affected settlements across the States.
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Planets or Not, Here We Come!

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students, working in groups, research planets in terms of the size, temperature, number of moons, and potential for life. They use packets and worksheets as guides for their research. Students may role-play as aliens visiting their...
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Explorit's Astronomy 2. Quiz

For Students 5th - 6th
In this astronomy worksheet, students complete a five question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about astronomy. Prior knowledge is assumed.
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Search and Rescue Project

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students create a search and rescue party. For this geometry lesson, students simulate a rescue operation using math. They calculate the time, rate and solve word problems related to the real world.
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Magnets, Electromagnets, and Motors

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the concepts of magnetism and its properties. They construct a magnet and test foods for iron content. Then students define the use of a motor and make their own electric motor while working in small groups. Then...
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Adventure and Escape

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students are exposed to literature that is focused on the theme of adventure and escapism. They are encouraged to enjoy the story and remember times of play with significant others.
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Fall and Winter Religious Celebrations

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students discover the unique beliefs and celebrations of the five major religions in the world. In groups, they discuss the terms associated with each religion and are read books about their celebrations. They create their own dharma...
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Climatology Forecasting

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students make weather predictions using the climatology method. In this climatology lesson, students review using trends and persistence when forecasting weather. Students discuss the climatology method for forecasting and complete the...
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Landforms

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students research landforms created by tectonic movement.  In this landforms lessons, students discuss caves, canyons, mountains, valleys, and undersea vents and the ecosystems unique to these environments.
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Ancient Sun Models of the World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explain that many different cultures across the world developed their own reasoning for the weather around them. They explore the different cultural beliefs of the sun's cycle and to create their own story of the sun's...
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Co-evolution of Plants and Pollinators

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students, while studying the rolls of pollinators and plants, explore co-evolution of mutualistic relationships.
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Solar Energy

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Learners investigate solar energy. They explore ways that energy from the sun can be turned into energy that humans can use in our everyday lives. In various experiments, they explore the effect of clouds and dust on photovoltaic energy...
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Worksheet
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Missouri

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Missouri worksheet, students read a detailed 2 page history of the state. Students answer ten true and false questions about the passage.
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Blast Off to Learning

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explain the laws of volume and pressure, identify what a limiting reagent is and why it is important in a chemical reaction, and distinguish between fossil fuels and renewable energy sources.
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How Do You Define Spring?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students conduct surveys to determine when spring occurs in the minds of people in their area. They organize and interpret their data.
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Map Directions and the United States

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders search TDC database for images of a compass rose, a miles marker, and a US map. They identify cardinal and intermediate directions to help identify their state and other states on a US map.
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Exploring Animal Habitats: Winter Changes

For Teachers K
Pupils explore animals during the winter months. They discuss the changes that animals make during winter in order to survive. Students discuss migration, hibernation, and staying active during winter months. Pupils create various...
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The Desert Biome

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students create a visual presentation of the characteristics of a biome. Working in small groups, students use traditional and online resources to gather data concerning biomes. Students use their information to create a bulletin board...
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Compare and Order Integers: Practice

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this integer worksheet, students compare, and then order integers from least to greatest. Students also answer 2 test prep questions. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
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Native American Legends, Folk Stories and Tales

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students write an Indian tale explaining a natural event, an animal characteristic,
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Narrative Cartoons

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners compare and contrast the traditional superhero cartoon with a narrative cartoon. Students research water resources and usage in Africa and create original narrative cartoons showcasing their findings.
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Splish Splash: Daily Use of Water

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students assess their daily use of water and write stories about how water is used in their lives and communities. Students read about water usage in Ghana and Kenya and compare and contrast water usage and resources between the countries.