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Pumpkin Insides

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Pumpkin Insides

In this lesson, children will observe, describe, and compare the different parts found inside a pumpkin. Assessment criteria and connections to standa...

Animal Walk

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Animal Walk

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 t...

Looking for Birds

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Looking for Birds

In this lesson, children will observe and gain an appreciation for the diversity of birds in their local area. Children will compare different birds t...

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 ...

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...

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 season...

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 s...

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 ...

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 dif...

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 wh...

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 wh...

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 thin...

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