In this lesson, students work in groups with each acting as a …
In this lesson, students work in groups with each acting as a predator, prey, or family member in a particular habitat. They present their habitat performance to the class and students identify the habitat and animal relationships. Then, they complete a writing activity where they will learn about phonics by crafting animal sounds into onomatopoeic words and the class will create a digital ABC book of animal drawings and recorded animal sounds.
In this activity, students will study the moon for a period of …
In this activity, students will study the moon for a period of one month and learn to identify each major moon phase. They will then describe the moon through poems, haikus, and similes.
In this lesson, students will create a rhythmic composition using cups to …
In this lesson, students will create a rhythmic composition using cups to demonstrate understanding and identification of various sounds. Musical skills addressed include improvising, composing, listening, and playing.
In this lesson, students use their bodies to model the day/night cycles …
In this lesson, students use their bodies to model the day/night cycles of the Sun and Earth. Next, they discuss the moon's role in the solar system and explore the eight phases of the moon by acting out a story. Finally, a song brings it all together to deepen the learning.
In this video, students state facts about frogs and butterflies as they …
In this video, students state facts about frogs and butterflies as they each place themselves in hula hoops laid out to organize the similarities, differences, and commonalities between the two organisms. [2:46]
Students will discover the difference between inherited traits and learned behaviors by …
Students will discover the difference between inherited traits and learned behaviors by bringing the traits to life in a game of charades. After that, the students will demonstrate knowledge of recessive and dominant traits as they help the Egg, Cantaloupe and Ball families create their offspring in "The Gene Connection Show."
In this lesson, students use tableaux to dramatize their roles in the …
In this lesson, students use tableaux to dramatize their roles in the food chain of an ecosystem. Next, they write in role arguing why they are important to the ecosystem. This is followed by a debate in the format of a Character Panel about which plant or animal is most important to the ecosystem, with other students acting as interviewers. This results in a class discussion about the interdependence of organisms in an ecosystem.
In this lesson, students explore how to use tableaux to dramatize physical …
In this lesson, students explore how to use tableaux to dramatize physical and chemical changes, and add dialogue to the tableaux to support their argument of whether the change is physical or chemical.
This video segment explores the benefits and pitfalls of cloning as a …
This video segment explores the benefits and pitfalls of cloning as a means of reproduction. From Evolution: "Why Sex?" [3:17] Accompanied by a short background essay.
Read about the endangered Asian Elephant. Find out what it likes to …
Read about the endangered Asian Elephant. Find out what it likes to eat, where it lives, and its behaviors. Click on the links to the left for more information.
As part of the Asia Trail exhibit at the National Zoo, this …
As part of the Asia Trail exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the Asian Small-clawed Otter. In addition to several pictures, the site provides a description and information on habitat, diet, reproduction, and more.
Cool Cosmos identifies kid's frequently asked questions about the tools we use …
Cool Cosmos identifies kid's frequently asked questions about the tools we use in space. Click on the links to find the answer to questions about space stations, telescopes, spectrometers and more!
Resource provides easy to understand information about comets. Click on the frequently …
Resource provides easy to understand information about comets. Click on the frequently asked question link to find out more about these mysterious celestial bodies.
Resource compiles a list of most frequently asked questions about Mercury. Each …
Resource compiles a list of most frequently asked questions about Mercury. Each question is linked to an astronomer's answer. Kids can explore many aspects of this wonderful planet.
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