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    Summer Reading (Grades 3-5)

    Summer reading for grades 3-5, with activities! Pick any book from this list of the best kids' books and your students…

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    Build a Volcano

    Build a volcano using common kitchen supplies. This fun science activity is perfect for National Chemistry Week…

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    Chemistry
    Earth Science
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    Plant Eaters and Meat Eaters

    In this science lesson plan, elementary students will learn about dinosaurs that were meat eaters versus plant eaters,…

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    Animals (Zoology)
    Geology
    Biology
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    Herbs in the Classroom

    Grow herbs indoors all year by creating a mini-greenhouse.

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    Plants and Botany
    Earth Science
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    How Big Is a Blue Whale?

    Students will practice their predicting and measuring skills by comparing the size of a blue whale to various objects.

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    Animals (Zoology)
    Aquatic Animals
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    How Can You Make a Thermometer?

    The first thing most people notice about weather is the temperature. This activity will show you how to make a…

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    Arctic and Polar Regions
    Earth Science
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    Glacial Pressure

    A hands-on science activity will help students to understand the effects of pressure exerted on snow and the forming of…

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    Arctic and Polar Regions
    Weather
    Seasons
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    Weather Station

    With a student-made weather station and/or the Internet, students measure weather in a variety of ways, write about…

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    Weather
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  • Hurricanes

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    Hurricanes

    Teach students how hurricanes develop and how these powerful storms are named.

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    Camouflage

    Students observe the effects of camouflage.

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    Arctic and Polar Regions
    Rainforests
    Animals (Zoology)
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    Let It Snow!

    Celebrate winter with an arts and crafts activity. Each student will create a snowperson for a bulletin board display.…

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    Arctic and Polar Regions
    Earth Science
    Weather
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    Great, Big Enormous Animals

    Students walk the length of various animals to get a sense of their size.

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    Animals (Zoology)
    Mathematics
    Biology
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    Rainforest Products Lesson

    Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to learn about products native to tropical rain forests.

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    Rainforests
    Natural Resources Conservation
    Habitats and Ecosystems
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  • KWL Chart - Living and Non-Living

    GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

    KWL Chart - Living and Non-Living

    Introduce your students to a KWL chart that is a graphic organizer for recording what students Know, Want to know, and…

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    How Can You Make a Cloud?

    Use this activity to help your students understand some of the many variables that must be taken into account in a study…

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    Earth Science
    Weather
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  • Building a Weather Vane

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    Building a Weather Vane

    Build a weather vane and show students how to use it to determine wind direction.

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    Earth Science
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    Autumn Leaf Art Projects

    Students use brightly colored autumn leaves to create art pieces, in this arts & crafts project. This lesson plan is a…

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    Weather
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    Sea Horses: Father Knows Best

    Students learn about the unusual world of the sea horse -- in which the father fish carries and gives birth to the…

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    Animals (Zoology)
    Oceans (Oceanography)
    Biology
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    Viewing Snowflakes

    Learn about star crystals and observe snow crystals with your students in this winter lesson plan.

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    Arctic and Polar Regions
    Winter Season
    Habitats and Ecosystems
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  • KWL Chart - Earth and Sky

    GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

    KWL Chart - Earth and Sky

    Introduce your students to a KWL chart that is a graphic organizer for recording what students Know, Want to know, and…

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    Earth
    Earth Science
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  • I Dreamed I Was a Snowman Poetry Pack

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    I Dreamed I Was a Snowman Poetry Pack

    Use this poem to teach students about interpreting metaphor and fantasy in poetry. I Dreamed I Was a Snowman is a great…

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    Winter Season
    Reading and Literature
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  • Where Is the Water Vapor?

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    Where Is the Water Vapor?

    Present an activity that will demonstrate to students how the air holds water vapor.

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    Earth Science
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  • What Are Weather Fronts?

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    What Are Weather Fronts?

    In this activity, students will learn about weather fronts. A lesson plan is included.

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    Weather
    Science
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  • Earth Day Recycling Project-Based Lesson

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    Earth Day Recycling Project-Based Lesson

    This project-based Earth Day themed lesson plan is a great way to celebrate Earth Day with your students - and give them…

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