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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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    Earth Science
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    A Seasonal Terrarium

    Students watch the changes of the seasons from winter to spring with a seasonal terrarium.

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    Science
    Plants and Botany
    Seasons
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    Division to Multiply -- Mitosis

    Students will explore how cells divide and multiply (a process called mitosis) for growth and repair.

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    Genetics and DNA
    Cellular Biology
    Biology
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    Endangered Animals Hunt

    Pupils will gain an understanding of the existence of endangered animals and why many people feel it is important to…

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    Animals (Zoology)
    Oil Spills &amp
    Biology
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    Autumn Veggies and Fruits

    Students research fall vegetables and fruits.

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    Science
    Plants and Botany
    Earth Science
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  • Me and My Shadow: Tracking Earth's Motion

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    Me and My Shadow: Tracking Earth's Motion

    Using their own shadows and the shadow of a paper child on a globe, students learn through a simulation how the sun's…

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    Science
    Earth
    Sun
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  • Making a Comet

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    Making a Comet

    The teacher mixes the ingredients of a comet to simulate the real thing for students.

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    Space and Astronomy
    Solar System
    Science
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  • Little Turtle Poetry Pack

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    Little Turtle Poetry Pack

    After reading a poem and a non-fiction book, students will identify whether a series of statements are true or false.

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    Poetry
    Animals (Zoology)
    Reading
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  • How Are Clouds Formed?

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    How Are Clouds Formed?

    Use this activity to teach students about the life of clouds.

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    Weather
    Earth Science
    Science
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  • Tracking a Hurricane

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    Tracking a Hurricane

    In this simulation, students will track a hurricane in the manner of a meteorologist.

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    Science
    Earth Science
    Hurricane
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  • The Butterfly's Story

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    The Butterfly's Story

    Pretend you are a butterfly talking to a butterfly larva. Tell the larva how it will change as it grows up. Make…

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    Animals (Zoology)
    Insects
    Biology
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  • Is This a Seed?

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    Is This a Seed?

    In this activity, students will learn how to identify seeds.

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    Science
    Biology
    Plants and Botany
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  • Coloring Plants

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    Coloring Plants

    Demonstrate how plants receive water from their roots with this colorful activity.

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    Plants and Botany
    Biology
    Science
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  • Looking at Bees

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    Looking at Bees

    Students can learn about bees and other insects by observing them on school grounds and around the neighborhood.

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    Science
    Biology
    Insects
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  • forces, motion, and magnetism science lessons for 3rd grade

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    Forces and Magnets Science Unit Kit for Grade 3

    A complete teaching kit for a unit on magnets, forces and motion for grade 3 Explore forces and magnets with exciting…

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    Science
    Force and Motion
    Science Activities and Experiments
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  • KWL Chart - Movement

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    KWL Chart - Movement

    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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    Science
    Motion and Energy (Mechanics)
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    NSTA Convention Newcomers' Page

    A guide to attending the NSTA's outstanding regional and national conventions.

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    Science
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  • Speedy Straw

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    Speedy Straw

    Learn about the speed of falling objects with this math and science activity.

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    Science
    Physics
    Acceleration and Velocity
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  • Explore Activity: Exploring Parts of a Plant

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    Explore Activity: Exploring Parts of a Plant

    Students make drawings and record observations of the stems, leaves, and roots of a plant. They also repot a plant, and…

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    Plants and Botany
    Biology
    Science
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  • Investigate Activity: Investigating Clouds and Weather

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    Investigate Activity: Investigating Clouds and Weather

    Students use cotton balls, glue, and paper to make models of clouds over a ten-day period, and interpret the results.…

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    Science
    Weather
    Earth Science
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  • In the Balance

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    In the Balance

    Print a worksheet that provides complete directions for constructing a balance, as well as some suggested activities.

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    Science
    Physics
    Mass and Weight
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  • How Do Thermometers Work?

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    How Do Thermometers Work?

    Use this comprehensive lesson plan to teach your students how thermometers measure temperature so they can read or even…

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    Science
    Earth Science
    Measurement
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  • What Is a Cloud?

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    What Is a Cloud?

    Teach students about clouds with these activities.

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    Weather
    Earth Science
    Science
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  • Dew Point

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    Dew Point

    In this activity, students will learn about water vapor and the dew point.

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    Weather
    Earth Science
    Science
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