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    Do Bean Plants Grow Better in Soil or in Water?

    Pupils compare the growth of bean seeds submerged in water to traditionally potted bean plants in this printable science…

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    Which Materials Insulate Best Against Wind Chill?

    Introduce your pupils to the phenomena of wind chill with this printable science activity. Pupils test the insulation of…

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    Earth Science
    Atmosphere and Air
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    What Factors Most Affect Evaporation?

    Improve pupils' knowledge of precipitation with this printable science activity. Pupils test various factors to…

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    Atmosphere and Air
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    Can Water Make a Bottle Rocket Fly Higher?

    Introduce pupils to Newton's third law of motion with this hands-on science activity. Find out if additional rocket…

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    Physics
    Newton's Laws
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    Mimics Survive -- Camouflaged Reptiles

    Students recognize just how successful camouflage strategies can be for reptiles and amphibians.

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    Rainforests
    Habitats and Ecosystems
    Ecology
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    The Race of Toad and Deer

    Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching The Race of Toad and Deer by Pat Mora.

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    Multicultural Literature
    Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage
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  • Star Patterns

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    Star Patterns

    Students view pictures of the Zodiac constellations, and learn the best time to see them.

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    Stars
    Space and Astronomy
    Science
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  • Scale Model of the Planets

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    Scale Model of the Planets

    Students learn the sizes of the planets and compare them to Earth. This activity includes Pluto as a planet, even though…

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    Space and Astronomy
    Planets
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  • The Snow-Bird Poetry Pack: Main Idea Identification

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    The Snow-Bird Poetry Pack: Main Idea Identification

    In this poetry activity, students attempt to determine the main idea the author wishes to present.

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    Main Idea and Supporting Details
    Writing
    Language Arts and Writing
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  • The Hairy Dog Poetry Pack

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    The Hairy Dog Poetry Pack

    Read this poem about a hairy dog, then have students compare and contrast the dog in the poem with other dogs they know.

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    Literature
    Poetry
    Reading and Literature
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    Learning about Levers

    Students will make a lever to lift stones, and will learn the science behind levers.

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    Science
    Physics
    Motion and Energy (Mechanics)
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    Calypso, Calypso and Silver Moon Boat

    Students will sing folk songs from different ethnic origins, using stylistically appropriate articulation.

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    Social Studies and History
    Artists
    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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    Earth Science
    Weather
    Science
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    The Density of Saltwater

    Through a hands-on chemistry experiment students will discover that salt water is denser than fresh water.

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    Science
    Chemistry
    Chemical Mixtures and Solutions
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  • The Amazing Rain Forest Mini-Lesson — PowerPoint Slideshow

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    The Amazing Rain Forest Mini-Lesson — PowerPoint Slideshow

    Give students a general introduction to rain forest ecology with these PowerPoint slides. Students will learn that…

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    Rainforests
    Habitats and Ecosystems
    Ecology
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  • Instant Expert: Rain Forests

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    Instant Expert: Rain Forests

    Become an instant expert on rain forests. Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference material you need to…

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    Science
    Habitats and Ecosystems
    Rainforests
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  • Seed Dispersal Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

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    Seed Dispersal Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

    After fruits and seeds have been introduced, use these PowerPoint slides to show the various ways that seeds can be…

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    Biology
    Plants and Botany
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  • Meet the Mammals Mini-Lesson -- Powerpoint Slideshow

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    Meet the Mammals Mini-Lesson -- Powerpoint Slideshow

    Use these PowerPoint slides to illustrate the great diversity among the different orders of mammals.Visit our DK Instant…

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    Mammals
    Animals (Zoology)
    Biology
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  • Introducing Deserts Mini-Lesson — PowerPoint Slideshow

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    Introducing Deserts Mini-Lesson — PowerPoint Slideshow

    Give students a general introduction to a desert ecosystem with these PowerPoint slides. Students will be introduced to…

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    Deserts
    Habitats and Ecosystems
    Animal Adaptation
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  • Instant Expert: Plants

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    Instant Expert: Plants

    Become an instant expert on plants! Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference material you need to reinforce key…

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  • Instant Expert: Human Body

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    Instant Expert: Human Body

    Become an instant expert on the human body. Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference material you need to…

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    Human Body and Anatomy
    Five Senses
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  • Instant Expert: Amphibians

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    Instant Expert: Amphibians

    Become an instant expert on amphibians. Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference material you need to introduce…

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    Amphibians
    Ecology
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    What Household Cleaners Break Down Jell-O Best?

    Pupils discover which common household cleaner most effectively breaks down Jell-O while learning about the basics of…

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    What Kind of Trash Bag Breaks Down Fastest?

    Familiarize students with ways trash can hurt the environment as they learn about decomposition with this printable…

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    Environmental Science
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