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In this lesson, children will discuss the needs of plants and use this information to design and construct a terrarium. Children will observe the terrarium over time to identify plant growth and other changes happening…
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In this lesson, children will understand that plants have distinct odors by observing different plant scents and characterizing these different types of scents (sweet smells, fruity smells, etc.). Assessment criteria…
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In this lesson, children will observe, describe, and compare pumpkins and generate a list of ways individual pumpkins are similar and different. In addition to the complete lesson, this selection contains the following…
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In this lesson, children will observe, describe, and compare the different parts found inside a pumpkin. Assessment criteria and connections to standards are provided. In addition to the complete lesson, this selection…
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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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Exemplary Evidence: Scientists and Their Data (Book Sample)
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If you think of science as a puzzle, you’ll see that data is a key to unlocking it. Exemplary Evidence: Scientists and Their Data touches on the world’s many riddles—from how we see to what’s at the bottom of the ocean…
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The Beaks of Birds (Book sample)
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Come along on a tour of the wonderful world of birds and their beaks. This book is the story of a child and two grown-up friends on a jaunt across their yard, in a park, past a pond, and through the pages of a photo…
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Investigating Environmental Changes, Grade 2: STEM Road Map for Elementary School (Book Sample)
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What if you could challenge your second graders to design an outdoor STEM classroom with a butterfly garden, birdbath, and sundial? With this volume in the STEM Road Map Curriculum Series, you can! …
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Staging Family Science Nights (Book sample chapter)
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Get rave reviews for science by putting this book’s step-by-step plans to work. Staging Family Science Nights is your playbook for creating an informal learning environment that will generate enthusiasm and enjoyment of…
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