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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Grow Your Character Bookmarks

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students make bookmarks out of seed paper to study the growth of seeds and complete an activity for the Six Pillars of Character. In this science and character lesson, students describe the stages of growth of plants and determine what...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Butterfly Life Cycles

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This unit introduces learners to a study of life cycles by having them examine the life cycle of a butterfly. The students will observe, record and describe the changes in caterpillars as they become butterflies. The teacher will...
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Website
Curated OER

Bized.com: The Product Life Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by Bized.com, gives a brief definition of the product life cycle and the stages of the product life cycle.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mn Step: The Life Cycle of a Walleye Fish

For Teachers K - 1st
The walleye fish is the subject of this lesson where students learn and describe the parts of its body and its life cycle.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Learning About Bird Migration

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A lesson where learners get a better understanding of where birds go in winter months by learning about migration. During this lesson, students will also explore life cycle of birds.
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Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Lytic vs. Lysogenic Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains in detail what the lytic and lysogenic cycles of a virus are and the stages of each cycle. Also presents a table highlighting the differences between them.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Creepy Caterpillars to Beautiful Butterflies

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students will explore the life cycle of a butterfly using a website and observations of caterpillar metamorphosis. This lesson will incorporate science, mathematics, language arts, and art.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Peeking at Pumpkins

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
As part of a unit about pumpkins, students will learn about the life cycle of a pumpkin. Student understanding will be aided by the use of the flannel board, individual booklets, and Kid Pix software.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Marbled Godwit

For Students 9th - 10th
This site created by NatureWorks reveals the natural history of the Marbled Godwit, a North American shore bird. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, diet, life cycle, and behavior.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Little Blue Heron

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out more about the Little Blue Heron through this educational resource. The content of this source includes information on behavior, characteristics, life cycle, diet, habitat and range.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Pied Billed Grebe

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the lifestyle of the Pied-Billed Grebe when you check out this educational site. The content of this site features information on characteristics, range, life cycle, diet, habitat, and behavior of this aquatic bird.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Wolverine

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Study the world of the Wolverine when you explore this informative source. The content of this resource includes characteristics, life cycle, diet, habitat, behavior and more of this member of the mustelid family.
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Lesson Plan
Read Works

Read Works: Vocabulary in Context 2nd Grade Unit: Glossary

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] A lesson in which learners learn to use a glossary to determine the meanings of unfamiliar words. Lesson utilizes the book The Life Cycle of an Emperor Penguin by Robin Johnson and Bobbie Kalman and...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Carbon Cycle

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Carbon is one of the most common elements found in living organisms. Chains of carbon molecules form the backbones of many molecules, such as carbohydrates,...
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Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Lytic Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what the lytic cycle of a virus is and the steps involved in the process.
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Handout
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Energy Cycle From Plants to Animals

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the essential role energy plays in cell function and in sustaining life. Trace energy transformations as they pass from one living thing to another.
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Activity
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Monarch Butterfly

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The beautiful monarch butterfly is the focus of this elaborate site. Links to photos, video clips, cycle of life, seasonal charts, migration maps, and stories from Mexico are also included. Terrific site for students to explore!
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Nature: Frogs and Toads

For Students 2nd - 8th
Do you know how to tell the difference between a frog and a toad? This site provides interesting facts and information about this type of amphibian from where they live to what they eat and more.
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Activity
University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Mosquito Bytes

For Students 9th - 10th
A general description of the life cycle of the mosquito. Includes inforation on why they need blood and how they breed.
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Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Parasitic Flatworms

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes types of flatworms that are parasitic to humans and animals and what their life cycle looks like. Two or more hosts are needed for them to complete their life cycle.
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Website
Other

The Florida Monarch Butterfly Website

For Students 9th - 10th
This inclusive site, contains information on how to tell a male from a female Monarch butterfly, great pictures of the Monarch life cycle, and links to other butterfly sites.
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Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Facts About Mealworms

For Students 3rd - 8th
Information about mealworms, including types, habitat, physical characteristics, using them as pet food, raising them, whether they can be pests, their role in the life cycle of the darkling beetle, and a list of quick facts about them.
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Handout
Other

Marietta College: Mollusk Reproduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Marietta College offers a detailed article on the reproduction cycle of freshwater mollusks.
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Handout
Globio

Glossopedia: Giant Panda

For Students 3rd - 8th
Giant Pandas only live in the mountains of southwest China. This article focuses on Giant Panda habitat, diet, life cycle and reproduction. Extensive information is given on panda babies and the contrast between life in the wild and life...