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Basic Needs of Animals Poster- Science lesson and art project

Students illustrate and write about the basic needs of animals. Example shown: Oxygen, food, water, climate, shelter  

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Draw and Label Plant Cells and Animal Cells- science lesson or combination art and science lesson

In this lesson, you review the parts of the plant and animal cell that your students are responsible for knowing.  With younger students, you may choose to have them only do one of the cells.  Some teachers have half of … Continue reading

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How are Organisms Classified?- science lesson and activity

Materials: picture cards of plant and animal life or magazines with plant and animal life Have students work individually or in small groups. 1. Have students choose 8-10 organisms (picture cards or cut from magazines) that are very different from … Continue reading

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Studying Leaves, Seeds Trees- art and science lesson

The leaves were made from clay. They were fired in a kiln and glazed. Submitted by Nic http://twitter.co/#!/Nic5Harrison

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Put it to the Test- Scientific Method video to music

From youtube.com

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Hurricane Irene Video – Nassau, Bahamas

From youtube.com (:43)

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“Photosynthesis” from They Might Be Giants- science music/video

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“Meet the Elements” by They Might Be Giants- science video

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Here Comes Science- cd/dvd that teaches science through music

By Ray While not a book, I think that this dvd/cd can be an effective tool. I have been a fan of this band for 25 years now and was thrilled when they started releasing children’s albums a few years … Continue reading

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Endangered Species Day- video

From sandiegozoo.org  

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Make Slime- science experiment

From  msichicago.org Here’s the Materials You’ll Need: Borax (available in the laundry detergent aisle) Non-toxic white school glue Water Food coloring (optional) Stirrer Measuring spoons Small container with lid Plastic cup Safety note: Borax is an irritant and should be … Continue reading

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Playdoh Planet Earth- science/art lesson

From meetthedubiens.blogspot.com What you’ll need: play doh – blue, green, black, yellow, orange, red What the earth layers are: RED – inner core ORANGE – outer core YELLOW – mantle BLACK – crust BLUE AND GREEN – land and water … Continue reading

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Sprout Shamrocks- St. Patrick’s Day science experiment and craft

1.About 1 week before St. Patrick’s Day, cut out a shamrock for each child out of terrycloth. 2.Have the children place their shamrocks in aluminum pie tins and add a little water. 3. Let them sprinkle alfalfa seeds all over … Continue reading

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Science Education Must Be Stressed in the 21st Century- article

From West Virginia Department of Education on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 By State Superintendent Jorea M. Marple, Ed.D. As you read this article, take a moment to think about where would we be today without science. Personally, I cannot imagine … Continue reading

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