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Finding Weeds

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Finding Weeds

In this lesson, children will investigate the school grounds to find different weeds and to identify the different places weeds can grow. In addition to the complete lesson, this selection contains the following book parts: Chapter 1, “Science for ...

Branch Puzzles

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Branch Puzzles

In this lesson, children will use their observation skills to identify what tree branches look like. They will then use the knowledge they gained from their investigations to put pieces of a tree branch back together. In addition to the complete less...

Adopt a Tree

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Adopt a Tree

In this ongoing unit of study, children will use their observation and comparison skills to understand that certain trees change throughout the seasons. In addition to the complete lesson, this selection contains the following book parts: Chapter 1, ...

Comparing Leaves

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Comparing Leaves

In this lesson, children will use their observation skills to closely examine leaves. Children will compare leaves, noticing that leaves can vary in size, shape, and color. In addition to the complete lesson, this selection contains the following boo...

Scavenger Hunt

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Scavenger Hunt

In this lesson, children will use their observation skills to find objects with similar characteristics while on an outdoor nature scavenger hunt. In addition to the complete lesson, this selection contains the following book parts: Chapter 1, “Sci...

Nature Bracelets

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Nature Bracelets

In this lesson, children will explore the outdoors to discover different objects in nature. Children will sort objects to learn about and identify different plant structures with particular attention to the parts of a flower. In addition to the compl...

Uncovering Student Ideas in Science, Volume 1, Second Edition: 25 Formative Assessment Probes (e-book)

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Uncovering Student Ideas in Science, Volume 1, Second Edition: 25 Formative Assessment Probes (e-book)

This is the newest book in the bestselling Uncovering Student Ideas in Science series. Like the first edition of volume 1, this book helps pinpoint what your students know (or think they know) so you can monitor their learning and adjust your teachin...

Uncovering Student Ideas in Science, Volume 1, Second Edition: 25 Formative Assessment  Probes   (Book Sample)

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Uncovering Student Ideas in Science, Volume 1, Second Edition: 25 Formative Assessment Probes (Book Sample)

This is the newest book in the bestselling Uncovering Student Ideas in Science series. Like the first edition of volume 1, this book helps pinpoint what your students know (or think they know) so you can monitor their learning and adjust your teachin...

Elementary High School Middle School General Science 5E Lesson Plans

Online Courses: AMNH Seminars on Science: Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation

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Online Courses: AMNH Seminars on Science: Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation

How do scientists study ecosystems and grapple with real-world conservation questions? Learn about ecology and ecosystem dynamics using a systems thinking lens. Authored by world-class experts at the cutting edge of conservation biology, this six-wee...

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