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In this lesson, children will go on a nature walk to a local park (or around the school grounds) to observe and count the types of animals that live there and to learn about animals’ basic needs. In addition to the…
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In this lesson, children will observe and gain an appreciation for the diversity of birds in their local area. Children will compare different birds to identify the characteristics they have in common. In addition to…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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In this lesson, students help a comic book publisher create the scenery and story lines that include real geologic formations in different locations on Earth. Key words and concepts covered are landforms, geologic…
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In this lesson, students help a comic book publisher develop scenes and images of landforms found below the surface of the ocean. Key words and concepts covered are landforms, geologic forces, and plate tectonics.…
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In this lesson, students help a comic book publisher understand the path of a drop of water traveling through the water cycle. Key words and concepts covered are water cycle, erosion, gravity, heating, and cooling.…
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In this lesson, a girl wonders how volcanic rocks and sedimentary rocks ended up in the same area of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Key words and concepts covered are rock cycle, formation of rocks, plate tectonics,…
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Lassen Volcanic National Park has several types of rocks in one location. It is an unusual mix of all three (igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic). What does each rock type tell us about the area’s geologic history?…
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Southern California is affected by the San Andreas Fault. The geologic features and rock types along this fault tell of a history very different from the region just a short distance to the north. Two cousins try to…
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In this lesson, a boy is worried that his new home in Alaska cannot possibly have warm weather in the summer. Key words and concepts covered are seasons and motion of Earth around the Sun. Crosscutting concepts explored…
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In this lesson, two siblings debate whether the water they drink has always been on Earth and has been used by other living things. Key words and concepts covered are water cycle. Crosscutting concepts explored are…
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