Lesson Plan
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Watercolor Butterfly

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students identify and analyze the anatomy of an insect and create a watercolor butterfly. They identify the three body parts of a butterfly by pointing to them on the butterfly they have created and demonstrate the splatter paint...
Lesson Plan
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How a Caterpillar Becomes a Butterfly

For Teachers K - 1st
Student role play and draw the various stages an insect goes through to become a butterfly. They discover the different stages of how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly. Young scholars read The Very Hungry Caterpilla by Eric Carle.
Worksheet
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Using a Dictionary - Meanings

For Students 4th - 7th
In this research skills worksheet, students use a dictionary to look up definitions and answer the questions on the worksheet. There are 4 questions to answer.
Lesson Plan
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Missouri Time Scale

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Pupils plot events that happened years ago beginning with volcano activity.  In this investigative lesson plan students are introduced to the different eras and plot them on a map. 
Lesson Plan
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Terrariums for Project Pals

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Pupils identify the components needed by plants to survive in the terrarium. In this biology lesson, students build their own terrariums using materials available. They present their project in class.
Interactive
Curated OER

Dog Breed Nicknames-Trivia Quiz

For Students 4th - 7th
In this online quiz worksheet, learners answer a set of questions about nicknames of breeds of dogs. Answers may be submitted for review by clicking a link at the bottom of the page.
Activity
Children's Discovery Museum

Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose: Ice Exploration

For Students 1st - 5th
Provides fun ideas for exploring how to transform ice using shapes, light, and color.
eBook
NOAA

Noaa: Endangered Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
"There are currently seven species of cetaceans in U.S. waters that are protected under the Endangered Species Act." This site provides links to each species as well as provides colorful and engaging pictures.