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2012-08-10T07:00:00.000-04:00

This Early Elementary Science based Anatomy Unit will teach students about the Human Body (inside and out) with colorful graphics and diagrams using a variety of Literacy and Math skills.

This unit includes Measurement Skills, an original Poem with a Get Moving Analysis, Information/Facts about each Body Part with Vocabulary, Templates for students to create a nonfiction book about their body, Full color pictures of body parts and locations of body parts, a Classification and Math graphing activity with Critical Thinking Analysis, a Unit Project/Human Diagram, a Word Wall Classification activity with Phrase Cards, Resources and more!

This package will enable you and your students the ability to spend one to two weeks on Human Body Systems and can be easily used by Homeschooled students.

Free Scientific Method Review PowerPoint Presentation

2012-06-26T20:33:00.000-04:00

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2012-05-22T13:05:00.000-04:00

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2012-04-24T08:00:00.000-04:00

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Early Elementary Science - Human Body Unit with Literacy Math by Lisa of The Lesson Guide: "This Early Elementary Science based Anatomy Unit will teach students about the Human Body (inside and out) with colorful graphics and diagrams using a variety of Literacy and Math skills. This unit includes Measurement Skills, an original Poem with a Get Moving Analysis, Information/Facts about each Body Part with Vocabulary, Templates for students to create a nonfiction book about their body, Full color pictures of body parts and locations of body parts, a Classification and Math graphing activity with Critical Thinking Analysis, a Unit Project/Human Diagram, a Word Wall Classification activity with Phrase Cards, Resources and more!" (K-2)
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Making Words with Blends by DeAnne of First Grade and Fabulous: "Making Words is a great activity to work on phoneme isolation, segmenting sounds, and blending sounds to make words. This packet includes Blends (with both short vowels and long vowels with silent e. You will find ten different making word directions which include their own recording sheets." (k-2)

Dolch Sight Words for Kindergarten by Lidia Barbosa of Kid’s Reading Activities: "Sight word cards in a fun theme. Use them in a center, small group or on your word wall. A word sorting activity is included." (K)

  Center Signs in Spanish by Lidia Barbosa of Kinder Latino: "These are 24 colorful center signs in Spanish. It includes two sizes. One full page size plus small cards for your Centers pocket chart." (K)

  Adding 3 Numbers Pack by Melissa of Dilly Dabbles: "Pack full of activities to support instruction on adding three numbers with sums within 20." (K-2)

Baseball Antonyms by Sally DeCost of Elementary Matters: "This is a game to practice antonyms. It has a baseball theme, and can be played like "Old Maid" or like "Concentration". It can be played with a pair of children, or a whole reading group.." (1 - 3)

Compound Word Magic Square for Grades 3, 4, & 5 by Heather of HoJo's Teaching Adventures: "This is a great fun puzzle where students need to match 24 compound words together. You will get three different puzzles with this item."(3-5)

  Interactive Student Notebook by A Teacher's Treasure: "The ultimate alternative assessment & differentiating tool. Students will become creative, independent, reflective, thinkers, readers and writers. Students will be able to express their own ideas, process, and or apply the information and skills learned in this class. This notebook serves as a live journal, personalized textbook, and working portfolio. Engages learners of all learning modalities & multiple intelligences." (4-12)

  Vocabulary Detectives 2 by Ruth of Teacher Park: "Run weekly vocabulary contests! As your students read their books, they fill out the Vocabulary Detective cards and put them in the Detective Jar. Have a drawing at the end of the week for the winners!" (4-6)

  Alphabet Writing: Quick Prompts From A to Z by Erin of Small Types: "Get students' pencils moving and their creativity flowing with these short alphabet-themed writing prompts. Students can write notes to friends, make lists, turn alphabet letters into main characters and describe the details in fictional adventures--All corresponding to the letters of the alphabet. (Includes five prompts for each letter to suit different levels and interests.)"

Fun on the Farm by Brian of Hopkins' Hoppin' Happenings: "Here is a fun Farm Packet for primary grades. It includes Farm Rhyming Words - The words used are actually from the book Country Morning by Christine Lynn. Read more about it on my blog. It also includes I Have Who Has Dolch Words, Addition and Subtraction Center. You can use them as concentration matching, go fish, etc. All, but the I Have Who Has, has a work sheet and an answer key to go with it! I hope you enjoy!" (K-2)

Geometry Fun: A Supplemental Unit by Mandy of Mandy's Tips for Teachers: "This 77 page packet includes vocabulary cards, a student dictionary, three games, two sorting activities, two creative art projects and a short assessment." (2-4)

Busy Teacher Forms by Michelle of Teach123 : "Fourteen forms to help busy teachers." (K-3)

Farm Math Work Station Activities numbers 11-20 by Mandy of A Special Kind of Class: "Seven math work station activities including, subtracting, counting, number recognition, number matching, measuring and 2 adding activities. Includes response sheets and answer keys." (K-1)

  The Three Frogs by Arlene of LMN Tree: "This is an ELA Guided Reading and Writing Unit for Grades 1-2. It includes a complete lesson plan, Word Study, Make and Take Book, Graphic Organizers, Story Sequence Writing Activity, Phonics Worksheet, Writing, Chant and Activities.

  Writing Center by Caitlin of Kindergarten Smiles: "I created these activities for my students writing center. They are all independent and fun! These can be used throughout the year (more than once). Activities range from name writing, to writing the globe, to sight word writing, to much, much, more!" (K-2)

   I Spy With My Frog's Eye-A Differentiated Word Work Activity by Marsha of A Differentiated Kindergarten : " This is a differentiated I-Spy activity which includes 16 pages of CVC, CVCC and CVCe activities that are tiered to help you meet the readiness levels of all your students." (K-2)

  Writing Lists by Nicole of Teaching With Style: "This set of 10 lists is perfect for using during Daily 5. In my classroom, if students choose Work on Writing, they can work on their story from Writer's Workshop, start a new story, write a letter to a friend, or write a list. " (K-3)

  Digital Clock Sorting Game by Jennifer of Best Practices 4 Teaching: "This product allows students to sort digital clocks by 'quarter til', 'quarter of', 'quarter after', etc. Students will quickly see the pattern of the times and commit it to memory! In 2 days, all of my students had learned this concept using this sort whereas the lesson in our math kit totally confused them!"

  Synonym-Antonym Rap Packet by Abby of Third Grade Bookworm: "This packet is full of activities for a 2nd or 3rd grade classroom studying synonyms and antonyms. Students will enjoy the Synonym-Antonym Rap, partner game, buddy reading activity and other printables included in this set. Wrap it all up with a cute class book template that can be used with other units in the future!" (2-3)

  Building Popcorn Words by Krissy of Mrs. Miner's Monkey Business: "This product includes weekly cut, build, and glue activities that follow along with my Monkey Popcorn Word Fun Unit as well as the Treasures series word list (which includes many Dolch and other HFW as well). It also has center materials that students can build the words in a pocket chart." (K-1)

  Scooping Up Story Elements by Tonya of Super Second Graders: "This is a fun way for students to pick story elements to plan out a story. Students will pick a card from characters, setting, and plot and record then on the recording sheet. Students will use the chosen element to create a story. Students will have a blast getting to create fun and whimsical stories. " (1-4)

  The Answer is… What’s the Question? Math Task Cards by Michelle of Making It As A Middle School Teacher: "28 numbered cards that leave the level of difficulty and specific math skill to be assessed up to you! Some students may only do basic operations, while other students may be required to do more advanced skills and give more details for their answers. Two student response options are also included!! Use for early finishers, have the whole class complete in Round Robin style, or use as a center. Pull out specific cards or use all 28 cards." (5-8)

  David Shannon Author Study by Mary of Sharing Kindergarten: "This is an 80 page author study using the books of David Shannon. It features 8 book. Each book title has a reading comprehension game, answer key, and writign prompts with it. " (K-1)

  Candy Land Long Vowel Game by Mel D of Seusstastic Classroom Inspirations: "This unique game is one of over 50 games I have to offer! Over 18 pages of long vowel words are on "look-alike" Candy Land cards. All you need is a game board & game pieces. Print, laminate & cut & use for years to come. These games can be used during Daily 5, tutoring, literacy stations, Daily 5 Math, RTI, ELL, Title 1 groups, homeschooling & more! The possibilities are endless!" (K-3)

A Not So Wimpy Resource: Fractions, Decimals & Percents Using Money by Kathie of The Diary of a Not So Wimpy Teacher : "This resource is great for differentiating instruction. Help struggling students, or those who have a difficult time with math concepts, understand fractions using money. This resource includes an info sheet, practice sheet, flashcards, and a bingo board." (3-5)

Sight Word Snap Cubes by Jennifer of Empowering Little Learners: "Looking for a fun new center for your kids? How about having them make the sight words with Snap Cubes! Use these cards to have your students count out blocks to create the letters and form the pre-primer sight words! Then they count how many cubes it took to make the words! Two recording sheets are included (one where students just count the snap cubes, and another where students count and write the word.)" (K-3)

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NEW Early Elementary Science Human Body Unit with Literacy & Math

2012-04-13T11:51:00.000-04:00

This Early Elementary Science based Anatomy Unit will teach students about the Human Body (inside and out) with colorful graphics and diagrams using a variety of Literacy and Math skills.

This package will enable you and your students the ability to spend one to two weeks on Human Body Systems and can be easily used by Homeschooled students.

©Lisa Michalek

The Lesson Guide

Free Science Internet Resources - April 2012

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http://games.noaa.gov

An arcade of games and interactive activities for grades K-12 focused on ocean and air themes. It highlights the science and the activities of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and other agencies and organizations promoting environmental stewardship.

http://spigotsciencemag.com

Spigot Science publications help promote science literacy for students and teachers. The Basic subscription (free) provides access to the blog, library, and two sample publications for grades 4-9.

http://bioedonline.org/space/STS_Mission_134S.cfm

Two golden orb spiders (Nephila clavipes) lived in space and on the International Space Station (ISS) in separate habitat chambers from May 16 to July 21, 2011. The free Spiders in Space guide contains instructions for setting up ground-based spider habitats and helping students to design their own spider investigations.

http://beyondweather.ehe.osu.edu

Beyond Weather and the Water Cycle online magazine for K-5 grades focuses on climate science.

http://www.dow.com/education/equation.htm

The Balanced Equation introduces students in grades 9-12 to global sustainability and chemistry’s role in developing long-lasting solutions. This site features 10 interdisciplinary lessons.

http://www.teachersfirst.com/content/esl/eslhintintro.cfm

Ten Tips for working with English language learners are provided on this site as well as links and information to implement each idea in the classroom. This site also offers suggestions for adapting typical classroom activities for use with ELLs.

http://www.ecoaerosols.com

Learn about aerosols and the environment through an interactive website.

http://www.middleschoolchemistry.com

Educators can download inquiry-based lesson plans for teaching 6 middle school chemistry units (Matter – Solids, Liquids, and Gases changes of State; Density; the Periodic Table and Bonding; The Water Molecule and Dissolving; and chemical Change). Each unit contains several lessons and related multimedia.

http://www.tolerance.org/activity/paying-their-health?newsletter=TT030811

Middle and High School students learn about chronic health problems that often occur among immigrants due to poor working conditions, harsh weather, pesticide use, and other challenges. The lesson is appropriate for science, language arts, or social studies classes.

http://www.sciencecompanion.com/samples/virtual-field-trips-from-science-companion

Science Companion offers Virtual field trips for the K-6 science classrooms that pair photographs with text with lessons. Current/Past virtual field trips include Soils, Motion, Sky & Weather, Butterfly Life Cycle, Light, Rocks, Oil Spill Clean-up, Collecting & Examining Rain Forest Life, Human Body, Earth’s Changing Surface, Habitats, Electrical Circuits, and Solar Energy.

http://pirsa.org/10110081

“Confessions of a Converted Lecturer” shares a presentation on how an educator changed his approach to teaching from lecture-based to interactive lessons which resulted in significant improvement in student performance.

http://docsteach.org

K-12 educators can create and share custom-made online lesson plans and projects that make science, history, math, and civics come alive. The site contains more than 4,000 primary-source documents from the National Archives that can be incorporated into unique multimedia lessons.

http://adobe.ly/ihVOUQ

The Adobe Education Exchange allows educators of all levels to find and share teaching resources which incorporate the use of Adobe software.

http://www.astrosociety.org/education/publications/tnl/77/77.html

The Universe in the Classroom celebrates the 50^th anniversary of the Drake Equation, the formula that helps scientists estimate the likelihood of intelligent, communicative life in the universe.

http://www.astrosociety.org/education/podcast/index.html

Podcasts and classroom resources and activities in the Astronomy lecture Series by noted astronomers. Titles include: "How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had it Coming," "A Scientist Looks at 'Doomsday 2012' and the Rise of Cosmophobia" and many other audio recording topics.

http://www.fws.gov/endangered/about/multimedia.html

Hear podcasts for middle and high school students about featured endangered species.

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/students/clas_act/haz-ed/hazindex.htm

Interdisciplinary activities to introduce students in grades 7-12 to the controversial scientific and policy issues related to hazardous waste sites and cleanup of these sites.

http://women.nasa.gov

This website was developed to encourage young women to pursue careers in math, science, and technology by sharing videos and stories of female astronauts, engineers, and scientists.

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/nasaeclips/index.html

Short video segments for grades K-12 highlighting real-world connections to science.

All Links have been verified and are working as of April 8, 2012.

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Looking for New and Exciting Curriculum for the Next School Year?

2012-04-02T12:24:00.002-04:00

Take a look at these great resources offered by Bright Ideas that are on sale through the month of April and be prepared for the next school year!

The Mystery of History series is everything a family needs for teaching history. Multi-age activities, book and video lists, memory helps, timeline suggestions, quizzes, and map work included. This series is written for grades 4-8. Save 39% on this downloadable bundle during the month of April.

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Are you looking to add Geography and map skills to your lessons? Check out WonderMaps. It’s a customizable collection of over 350 different maps. Including: 60+ maps of the world, 60+ maps of the USA,125 historical maps, and 25 biblical maps. This program is available via CD or Download.

Free Science Internet Resources - March 2012

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http://www.greeneducationfoundation.org/nationalgreenweeksub/curriculum-and-activities
National Green “Week” Curriculum with curriculum, activities and posters for grades PreK-middle school. Themes include Recycling; Trees and Land Conservation, Litter; The 3 R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle; Energy Reduction; Shopping Green; and Landfills.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=appinventor.ai_shall7162.Aeroplans&feature=search_result
A free aerospace simulation app for anyone who wants to have fun learning. This free phone app makes learning about math and science fun.

http://www.arkive.org/apps/survival
A free endangered Animals app that introduces young people to the world’s most endangered animals. Packed full of stunning photos, this fun educational app tests speed, agility, endurance and intelligence, essential skills needed to become a Top Survivor.

http://forensics.rice.edu
A collection of adventure games for middle level students based on the popular CSI television series. The CSI Web adventures are a series of interactive cases featuring the characters from the CBS TV show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. These cases allow players to experience several different types of forensic analysis while they receive their “Rookie Training” (Case One) and eventually solve mysteries with the CSI team (Cases Two and Three).

http://www.google.com/events/sciencefair
The Google Science Fair is an online science competition seeking curious minds from the four corners of the globe. Anybody and everybody between 13 and 18 can enter. All you need is an idea. Simply upload your project here to win some life changing prizes. All entries must be submitted by 1 April 2012.

http://istf.ucf.edu
The Internet Science and Technology Fair (ISTF) was created to afford pre-college students in grades three (3) through twelve (12) an opportunity to experience the excitement of researching solutions to real-world problems involving science, engineering and other technical fields of study.

http://virtualsciencefair.com
12th Annual Online Science and Technology Fair - Everyone in Grades K - 12 Welcome - Absolutely Free - Research a Topic of Interest - Perform Experiments and Descriptive Studies - Students Build Websites to Display Results - Projects Due April 30, 2012 - Registration open until March 20, 2012.

http://sites.google.com/site/2010naisvsfsite
National Association of Independent Schools Virtual Science Fair! In this unique forum, middle school teams of 1-3 students, research a topic of interest within the sciences.

http://www.discoverwater.org
For students ages 8-12, this website presents the world’s most precious resource through illustrations, videos, interactive animations, and student activities.

http://www.wetlandsandstreamrestoration.org
Learn about the importance of wetlands and how to build a schoolyard wetland.

https://simaero.rti.org/pages/MODSIM_Lessons.aspx
Lessons for grades 6-12 with real-world applications in the mathematics and science.

http://www.nimbios.org/education/teacher_collaboration
A program from the National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis pairs K-12 science and math teachers with scientists and mathematicians in education partnerships.

http://beetlebusters.info/beABeetleBuster_educators.php
Help stop the Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) from destroying U.S. forests. Information about this invasive pest along with a curriculum guide and poster for grades 4-12 focus on identifying the beetles and affected trees and then spreading the word about the problem in the community.

http://www.bioedonline.org/resources/hivaidsindex.cfm
A teaching module for students in grades 5-12 that explores viral biology, exponential growth, and epidemiology featuring student activities that help students understand the virus that causes AIDS, the ways infectious agents multiply in organisms and the worldwide spread of HIV/AIDS.

http://www.thedaringlibrarian.com/2011/10/how-to-create-qr-code-in-3-easy-steps.html
A comic showing educators how to create QR Codes in three simple steps. QR codes are barcodes that store more information than the traditional “vertical line” barcode.

http://www.carefresh.com/pet-ownership/critter-college
For students in grades 4-7 shows teachers and students how to care for small animals. Eight lessons cover various topics related to small pet care, such as feeding and safe handling. Student activity sheets a video and related materials are included for each lesson.

http://www.marketplace.org/topics/economy/budget-hero
A federal budget-balancing computer simulator for your high school economics and integrated science and social studies courses. Classroom applications of the program allow students to experience firsthand the challenges of balancing the federal budge and the give-and-need take of compromise needed. This program provides and experience for students to help build decision-making and critical thinking skills.

http://filamentgames.com/store
Three life science games for middle school students with topics including cell theory, plant genetics, and how bacteria and viruses transmit diseases. Students can play initial levels of the games for free.

http://www.bytesizescience.com/index.cfm/2011/9/15/The-Scoop-on-Solar-Power
Four podcasts exploring solar power from the American Chemical Society (ACS).

http://www.facebook.com/Fraknoi
Astronomy professor shares the excitement of astronomy with students, teachers and the public. On his facebook page, he shares astronomical images, news and resources.

http://www.tenmarks.com/tmother/teacher-index
A customizable program for grades 2-12 providing students with practice in mathematics and can be used for classroom, computer lab, or homework assignments. The program includes video lessons and hints.

http://encountersnorth.org/wildexplorer
Explore the natural history of Alaska and the Far North offering K-12 teachers links to the public radio program episodes as well as resources such as slideshows, lesson plans, videos and sound clips introducing the animals and habitats of the region: beavers, bears, caribou, humpback whales, boreal forests, moose, beaver, bird migration, and others.

http://www.iiseagrant.org/NabInvader
An interactive website for students n grades 4-10 featuring games and activities in which student detectives must “nab” critters in each locale that are damaging the environment including extensive background information on each species for teachers.

http://www.jes2s.com/index.html
The first professionally reviewed academic journal dedicated to high school student research.

http://www.nature.nps.gov/geology/education/index.cfm
Resources for teaching geology with National Park examples including K-12 curriculum guides with activities based on specific park programs. Educators can access learning modules with lessons that incorporate the use of 3-D views of national parks.

http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/about/edu/dynamicplanet
Lessons on plate tectonics for students in grades 6-college.

http://women.nasa.gov/a2i
Women @ NASA website is aimed at increasing middle school girls’ interest in careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics including short films describing the careers and backgrounds of young women who currently work for NASA in each of the STEM areas.

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/trainlikeanastronaut/home/index.html
This program uses the excitement of space exploration and astronaut training to challenge, inspire, and educate students ages 8-12 to set physical fitness goals and practice fitness and proper nutrition.

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/Johnny_Airport_Adventure.html
An educator guide for K-4 students to promote interest in air transportation through role play and other activities.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/NIHSciEd
The NIH’s Office of Science Education (OSE) Facebook page where teachers, students and scientists can learn about and discuss NIH science education resources, events, health and medical science career and issues related to science.

http://ehp03.niehs.nih.gov/article/fetchArticle.action?articleURI=info:doi/10.1289/ehp.scied028
High School and College level students read an article about food safety and prepackaged produce, then conduct an experiment with the provided lesson summary, background information and student worksheets.

http://ehp03.niehs.nih.gov/article/fetchArticle.action?articleURI=info%3Adoi%2F10.1289%2Fehp.scied027
High School and College level students read an article about the chemical perchlorate and the health risks of the chemical in food with the provided lesson summary, background information and student worksheets.

http://estuaries.noaa.gov/Teachers/Home.aspx
Designed to be used by teachers in grades 6-12, the Estuaries 101 Curriculum deepens students understanding about estuaries and how estuaries affect their daily lives. Estuaries offer an exciting context for learning about math, geography, chemistry, marine science, among other fields.

http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/teachers.htm
The National Weather Service has provided a variety of teacher materials on lightning safety for grades K-8. Teaching materials include lesson plans, activities, slide presentations, videos, game, interactive lightning show and links to related materials.

http://marinedebris.noaa.gov/outreach/pdfs/fairfax11.pdf
A presentation from NOAA which defines and shows photographs of marine debris, tells us where it comes from, relevant maps, and impacts of marine debris.

http://www.epa.gov/wastes/education/kids/gremlin
An EPA publication in a comic book presentation for grades K-5 to learn about recycling and waste reduction including word games and puzzles.

http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/wycd/school.html
A climate change kit in which students increase their climate-change awareness to help them reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

All Links have been verified and are working as of March 11, 2012.
© Lisa Michalek
The Lesson Guide

Leapin’ Sales for Leap Year!

2012-02-26T11:03:00.000-05:00

Are you a teacher looking for an AMAZING deal for your classroom?

Check out the Teachers Pay Teachers Leap Day Sale that will be taking place on Wednesday, February 29th!

In honor of this great event, we will be offering 20% off ALL the products in our TpT store! Normally, we just select a few items, but we are making an exception. (Hey, it’s not every year that we have a Leap Year!)

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Use the PROMO CODE: L2P9Y to get an EXTRA 10% off our already reduced price, therefore making it 28% off in total.

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Make sure you check out this ONE-DAY “quad-annual” STORE-WIDE sale on Wednesday, February 29th!

There are lots of great other teachers that are having sales on Wednesday too. Click on their links below to head to their stores.

Free Science Internet Resources - February 2012

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http://www.getbiotechsmart.com

Middle and High School teachers and students can access lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations, videos, e-Learning courses, and links on the topic of Biotechnology.

http://www.pbslearningmedia.org

PreK-college educators will find videos, podcasts, documents, images and activities in mathematics, science, social studies, and other core subjects to supplement classroom curricula.

http://chandra.harvard.edu/edu/stop

A science enrichment program for grades K-6 featuring posters and questions that entice students to “stop for science.”

http://www.sciencecompanion.com/samples/virtual-field-trips-from-science-companion

Virtual Field Trips for grades K-6 on topics of Soil, Motion, Sky & Weather, Life Cycles, Light, Rocks, Watery Earth, Examining Life, Human Body, Earth’s Changing Surface, Habitats, Electrical Circuits, and Solar Energy.

http://www.ck12.org/flexbook

To reduce the cost of textbook materials, CK-12 offers an extensive library of open-content, web-based “FlexBooks” in math, science, engineering and other core subjects. Many texts offer both teacher and student editions with materials targeting middle and high school levels.

http://mw.concord.org/modeler

A simulation software program for students and teachers in grades 5-12 exploring electrons, atoms, and molecules. Users can explore simulations of gas laws, fluid mechanics, states of matter, phase change, chemical reactions, light-matter interactions,, and many other topics.

http://www.cipm.info/Insectdigest/cover.pdf

A publication for middle and high school students that includes the study of insects, insect Biology, interactions with humans, and insects and human culture.

http://www.entfdn.org/education_links.php

Entomology teaching materials for elementary through college levels including animations, audio clips, field guides, glossaries, image galleries, news articles, videos, and other resources.

http://teacherstryscience.org

Teachers TryScience is a web site for teachers. This site provides free and engaging lessons, along with teaching strategies and resources, which are designed to spark students’ interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). What’s more, the site features collaboration tools to enable teachers to discuss and share effective instructional practices.

http://www.k12reader.com

A K-5 spelling curriculum that incorporates sight words, academic vocabulary and grade-level word patterns.

http://www.ei.lehigh.edu/eli/cc

A middle level science curriculum where students use Google Earth and web-based tools and inquiry based labs to investigate essential climate literacy principles.

http://notes.nap.edu/2011/06/02/more-than-4000-national-academies-press-pdfs-now-available-to-download-for-free

Educators can access more than 4,000 reports which address science, environment, health and education topics.

http://www.edufy.org

An online platform for teachers of all levels to find, share, and edit their favorite STEM activities. The activities span the science disciplines and include many hands-on experiences.

http://eng-sci.udmercy.edu/pre-college/alt_fuel_curriculum

“Fueling the Car of Tomorrow” is a series of hands-on activities intended to teach high school students about the future of the automobile through the eyes of scientists and engineers. Covering the fields of engineering, chemistry, and biology, the activities span a wide range of experiences including laboratory experiments, computer simulations, and group research projects.

http://www.watchknowlearn.org/default.aspx

K-college educators can access thousands of educational videos about disciplines in language arts, science, mathematics, technology and social studies.

http://www.guidesandtutorials.com/podcasting-tutorial.html

This podcasting tutorial will show you how to create and publish your very own podcast quickly and easily.

http://www.stopthebeetle.info/kidscorner

Students ages 8-12 learn about the Emerald Ash Borrer Beetle and how to protect ash trees from this pest. This website has activity sheets, on-line games and a video.

http://www.faa.gov/education/educator_resources/educators_corner

Aviation focused resources for grades K-12 including activities and experiments.

http://www.nps.gov/learn/curriculum.cfm

Education resources of more than 110 national parks for grades K-12 including lesson plans, activities, virtual field trips, and other learning experiences.

http://spaceplace.nasa.gov

Elementary and middle level students are able to use this website that contains games, puzzles, fun facts, videos, images, and coloring pages.

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/rocketry/home/shuttle-commem-index.html

A NASA commemorative space shuttle education site.

http://www.plt.org/curriculum

Download environmental lesson plans for grades PreK-12 which teach cooperative learning and problem solving skills.

http://nstacommunities.org/blog/2009/03/08/activities-get-students-focused

Bell-ringer activities to get students focused on the daily lesson.

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2012-01-31T16:28:00.000-05:00

http://fieldmuseum.org/schools/whyreef

Play a virtual coral reef game and discover the fascinating creatures that live on a coral reef, play fun games that show you who eats who, and learn what you can do to keep coral reefs healthy.

http://www.clorox.com/classrooms

Resources and activities to extend hygiene messages and prevent the spread of germs in your classroom. Lessons for students in grades K-5 included with a take home activity to share with families to help prevent the spread of germs at home.

http://www.thegateway.org

A collection of more than 50,000 educational materials including lesson plans, units, and activities sponsored by the National Education Association.

http://eol.org

The Encyclopedia of Life provides over 1 Million images through a community to provide global access to knowledge about life on Earth.

http://turfmutt.discoveryeducation.com/homepage.cfm

Lesson plans, educational videos, activities and puzzles that encourage environmental stewardship for grades K-5 and explore the unique ecosystems found across the United States with an interactive map.

http://www.sedl.org/scimath/pasopartners

Rich and challenging science units, lessons and assessments to boost math and science achievement among Spanish-speaking students in K-3^rd grade.

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/lessons/righteous-reptiles/lesson-overview/4681

Students in grades 2-4 explore the differences between reptiles through a video enhanced lesson based on the PBS series NATURE.

http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/chemistry/chemistry_matters.html

A series of 4 eight-minute videos in which 16 Nobel Laureates share their opinions on why chemistry is important.

http://education.gm.com

Teachers can access lesson plans, games and information about energy, fuel cells, edible cars, model cars, electrify, hybrid engines and teen driving for grades K-12.

http://cmore.soest.hawaii.edu/education/kidskorner/microbe_quiz.htm

Take a fun microbe personality quiz and find out which microbe is most like you, for grades K-12.

http://cmore.soest.hawaii.edu/education/teachers/documents/oceanography_jeopardy!.pdf

High School science Oceanography Jeopardy game.

http://education.nyas.org/topic/podcasts

Listen to recordings and interviews with scientists on a wide range of science topics that are appropriate to share with middle and high school students.

http://www.chemed.org/documents/Activity_Guides/SampleLesson(GoofyPutty).pdf

Make Goofy Putty with your 5-8^th grade students and learn about measurement, mixtures, solutions and polymers.

http://acespace.org/teachers/curricula

Climate change curricula for high school students.

http://www.pbs.org/teachers/stem/professionaldevelopment

Learn the best practices for teaching global climate change to middle and high school students through these self-paced lessons for teachers from PBS and NASA.

http://www.nsf.gov/news/classroom

K-12 science lessons and web resources for teachers, students and families.

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/HEP_Engineering.html

Humans in Space Curriculum includes units exploring the themes NASA engineers consider when planning human explorations into space for grades K-12.

http://www.nasa.gov/offices/education/centers/kennedy/technology/KLASS.html

A computer simulation program for grades 6-10 in which students assume the roles of NASA engineers and launch a shuttle from their own classrooms. Teachers can access lessons to help students prepare for the launch experience.

http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/3d_resources/station_spacewalk_game.html

In NASA’s Station Spacewalk Game, students in grades 5-8 are virtual astronauts on the International Space Station.

http://airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=aqikids_home.index

Interactive games and animated clips to introduce K-5 students to the Air Quality Index and how pollution is measured in the air.

http://ehp03.niehs.nih.gov/static/scied.action

Lessons and articles to promote environmental health literacy among high school students. Educators can access learning modules for grades 9-12 with cooperative, critical-thinking activities and real-world examples.

http://www.fs.fed.us/kids

The Forest Service is committed to connecting kids with nature and the outdoors by providing students, parents and teachers with youth-oriented information and resources related to natural resources and the environment.

http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/nautical_charts/welcome.html

Students ages 7-12 learn about nautical charts through interactive games and activities. This site also offers multimedia resources, video clips and interviews with ocean scientists.

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http://assessment.aaas.org

Free access to more than 600 items including: Are appropriate for middle and early high school students, test student understanding in the earth, life, physical sciences, and the nature of science and test for common misconceptions as well as correct ideas. This website also includes data on how well U.S. students are doing in science and where they are having difficulties and “My Item Bank,” a feature that allows you to select, save, and print items and answer keys.

http://www.cityofmaterials.org

Access games, resources, learning modules, and career information materials science and engineering.

http://serc.carleton.edu/eet/index.html

a collection of online Earth system science activities. Each activity, or chapter, introduces one or more scientific data sets and analysis tools that enables users to explore some aspect of the Earth system.

http://www.pharmacyforme.org

This website provides students, teachers and families with information and resources about the career opportunities in the pharmacy field.

http://www.eweek.org/site/DiscoverE/activities/aircar.pdf

Students in grades 2-6 build a car and learn that moving air pushing against an object can make the object move.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/physics/arch-physics.html

Through this Interactive, students work as a medieval architect and build various arches and supports, learning about the forces involved along the way.

http://reconstructors.rice.edu

A series of online games exploring drugs of abuse (inhalants, Ecstasy, opioids) and their effects on the human body.

http://edheads.org

Educational games focused on science, math, and critical thinking for grades 2-12. Each game includes a teacher’s guide and glossary.

http://ibiomagazine.org

Biology lectures, short talks, seminars and full-length videos.

http://www.nbclearn.com/portal/site/learn/resources

Multimedia learning series for middle and high school students featuring videos, documents, images and lesson plans.

http://dataintheclassroom.org

Modules for grades 6-12 containing lessons that include real scientific data covering El Nino, Sea Levels, Water Quality and Ocean Acidification.

http://spacestationlive.jsc.nasa.gov

Experience the International Space Station (ISS) in real time allowing visitors to access ISS data, explore the mission control console center in 3-D, watch the construction of the ISS, and learn about the countries that created it.

http://education.ssc.nasa.gov/spacedoutsports.asp

Create or redesign a game for ISS astronauts to play in space.

http://www.ecotippingpoints.org/for-teachers.html

Case studies and lesson plans exploring environmental projects around the world. Included are videos, PowerPoint presentations, narratives, student worksheets, and teacher keys.

http://askafirefighter.com

Fire Safety Website including resources for K-6 classrooms with games, take-home activity, resources and students can send a question to a real firefighter.

http://www.fi.edu/learn/heart/index.html

Follow the course of blood through the heart and body; learn about the structure of the heart; and find tips on how to live a heart-healthy lifestyle.

http://cimss.ssec.wisc.edu/satmet/CourseInfo/about.html

Satellite Meteorology course was developed for middle and high school science classes. Satellite Meteorology provides scientists and educators with exciting tools for investigation, inquiry, analysis and stewardship.

http://pubs.acs.org/page/jceda8/vi/1

The Chemical Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - the Journal of Chemical Education has worked to assimilate the 17 stories into a standardized format along with PDF supplements for classroom distribution of the stories and problems separate from their respective solutions.

http://www.capmembers.com/aerospace_education/internal_specific/model_rocketry.cfm

This guide introduces middle and high school students and teachers to the hobby and science of model rocketry. The guide presents information and activities about rocket history, with instructions for building various model rockets from simple to more challenging models.

http://reefrelieffounders.com

Lesson plans, informational brochures, and fact sheets to aid in student understanding of coral reef ecology with more than 10,000 downloadable images.

http://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov/unit_lessons.html

Unit Plans to provide students a more-in depth opportunity for learning to access and use authentic satellite data.

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/students/wastsite/index.htm

An interactive website for elementary and middle level students and teachers to learn about four different types of hazardous waste and how to clean up each type.

http://epa.gov/kidshometour

Elementary and middle school students can learn about everyday chemicals found in the home.

http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/eatsmartmaterials.html

Emphasize the importance of maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle with these education materials from the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service’s Eat Smart. Play Hard. Campaign. Resources include lesson plans, posters, activity sheets and a website for parents and caregivers.

http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/lessons/where_you_are.html

An activity for students in grades 9-12 that introduces that basic principles of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and provides practice opportunities in locating specific features on a topographic map.

http://learningcenter.nsta.org/product_detail.aspx?id=10.2505/7/SCB-OCW.1.4

Explore how Earth’s climate has changed in the past and how it may change in the future.

http://learningcenter.nsta.org/product_detail.aspx?id=10.2505/7/SCB-AS.1.1

A two hour on-line interactive inquiry-based content modules that help teachers better understand the science content they teach.

http://needtoknow.nas.edu

This site presents facts about America’s current energy system in four main topics.

http://topstars.strategies.org/showcase.php

Winning activities and accompanying materials from NASA’s Top Stars contest.

http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/education

This polar bear and artic climate unit has interdisciplinary lessons for upper middle school students; links to educational materials and games, posters, quizzes, videos and information on how to connect your classroom with the tundra.

http://www.icecube.wisc.edu/outreach/activities/index.php

A few activities that researchers and teachers at IceCube developed along with other Antarctic related activities.

http://www.arkive.org

An organization dedicated to the conservation of nature through wildlife film and photography. Teachers can access more than 40,000 digital wildlife images and 6,000 wildlife films.

http://scistarter.com/index.html

Learn about citizen science initiatives that students can participate in.

http://carefresh.com/critter-college

An educational kit for students in grades 4-7 about how to care for small pets, such as rabbits, hamsters, and guinea pigs.

http://www.personal.psu.edu/uxg3/blogs/googleearthquest/k12exercises.html

This website presents Earth Science exercises for K-12 classrooms that use Google Earth.

http://learningcenter.nsta.org/product_detail.aspx?id=10.2505/7/SCB-NUT.2.1

A two-hour, online interactive inquiry-based module that discusses how the body makes use of nutrients in food after it is digested into simpler substances.

http://www.digitalwish.com/dw/digitalwish/view_lesson_plans

A collection of teacher-submitted technology lesson plans for all levels and subjects.

http://www.nps.gov/webrangers/

More than 50 games and activities and interactive adventures that introduce U.S. National Parks and describe what makes these places special can be found on this website.

http://www.nasa.gov/offices/education/programs/national/ltp/games/moonbasealpha/index.html

A lunar adventure game where users assume the role of an exploration team member in a futuristic 3-D lunar settlement to inspire, engage, and educate students about agency technologies, job opportunities, and the future of space exploration.

All Links have been verified and are working as of January 15, 2012.

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Genetics, DNA, RNA, and Genetic Engineering Unit Bundle - 17 files

2012-01-08T19:41:00.000-05:00

Genetics Unit Bundle - 17 files

The topics of Genetics, DNA, RNA, and Genetic Engineering are included in this bundle. Each topic contains a PowerPoint presentation, Notes Outline, Homework Assignments, and Exam. In total, there are 3 PowerPoint Presentation Lessons, 2 PP Notebooks for Smartboard, 2 Note Outlines, 1 Homework Assignments, 1 Laboratory Assignment, 1 Unit Vocabulary Transparency, 4 Test Prep Question Banks, and 3 Exams.

This bundled product includes the following topics in Genetics Unit Bundle -17 files:

Genetics and Heredity PowerPoint Presentation

This presentation Lesson Plan has 27 slides on the following topics: What is Genetics, Variation, Species and Chromosome Number, Chromosome Arrangement, Gregor Mendel, The Gene-Chromosome Theory, Alleles, Inheritance of Traits, Mendel's Experiments, Genetic Terms, Punnett Squares, Gene Linkage, Crossing-Over, Incomplete Dominance, Inheritance of Sex, Sex-Linked Inheritance.

Genetics and Heredity Notes Outline

Genetics and Heredity PP Notebook Smartboard

DNA Structure - Genetics Laboratory Lesson Plan

Genetics - DNA Graphing Practice with Critical Thinking Questions

Genetics of Alcoholism PowerPoint Presentation

This is a 9 page presentation Lesson Plan on the topic of the Genetics of Alcoholism. This presentation includes extensive notes to be read during the presentation.

Modern Genetics PowerPoint Presentation

This presentation Lesson Plan has 20 slides on the following topics: Chemical Basis for Genetics, Nucleotides, Nitrogenous Bases of DNA, DNA Structure, DNA Replication, RNA - Ribonucleic Acid, Mutations, Human Genetic Diseases, Genetic Engineering, How to Clone a Sheep.

Modern Genetics Notes Outline

Modern Genetics PP Notebook for Smartboard

Cell Division and Genetics Unit Vocabulary Lesson Plan

Genetics Test Prep Questions - 7 pages

Genetics Test Prep Questions 2 - 12 pages

Genetic Research & Biotechnology Test Prep Questions - 5 Pages

Genetic Research & Biotechnology Test Prep Questions 2 - 8 pages

Introduction to Genetics Exam

DNA & RNA Exam

Genetic Engineering & the Human Genome Exam

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New Biology/Health Unit Bundle - 21 files - Reproduction (Sexual and Asexual) Unit Bundle

2012-01-06T16:54:00.000-05:00

This product includes the Reproduction - Sexual and Asexual Unit Bundle - 21 files

The topics of Sexual and Asexual Reproduction are included in this bundle. Each topic contains a PowerPoint presentation, Notes Outline, Homework Assignments, and Exam. In total, there are 3 PowerPoint Presentation Lessons, 3 PP Notebooks for Smartboard, 3 Note Outlines, 4 Homework Assignments, 1 Laboratory Assignment with 1 additional transparency file, 1 Quiz, 1 Unit Vocabulary Transparency, 2 Test Prep Question Banks, and 2 Exams.

This bundled product includes the following topics in Reproduction - Sexual & Asexual Unit Bundle - 21 files:

Asexual Reproduction PowerPoint Presentation

This presentation has 19 slides on the following topics: Asexual Reproduction, Binary Fission, Budding, Sporulation, Regeneration, Vegetative Propagation, Natural Vegetative Propagation, Artificial Vegetative Propagation.

Asexual Reproduction PP Notebook for Smartboard

Asexual Reproduction Notes Outline

Asexual Reproduction Homework 1

Asexual Reproduction Homework 2

Asexual Reproduction Test

Sexual Reproduction in Animals PowerPoint Presentation

This presentation has 26 slides on the following topics: Sexual Reproduction in Animals, Gametogenesis, Spermatogenesis, Oogenesis, Oogenesis vs. Spermatogenesis, Fertilization, Embryonic Development, External Development, Embryonic Membranes of a Bird, Internal Development, Placental Mammals.

Sexual Reproduction in Animals PP Notebook for Smartboard

Sexual Reproduction in Animals Notes Outline

Sexual Reproduction in Animals Homework 1

Sexual Reproduction in Animals Homework 2

Sexual Reproduction in Animals Quiz

Chick Egg - Reproduction and Development Laboratory Lesson Plan

Chick Embryo - Development PowerPoint Transparency Lesson Plan

Human Reproduction and Development PowerPoint Presentation

This presentation has 30 slides on the following topics: Human Reproduction, Puberty, Secondary Sex Characteristics, Male Reproductive System, Female Reproductive System, Fertilization, Prenatal Development, Postnatal Development, The Menstrual Cycle, Follicle Stage, Ovulation, Corpus Luteum Stage, Menstruation, Human Reproductive Disorders, Contraception.

Human Reproduction PP Notebook for Smartboard

Human Reproduction and Development Notes Outline

Reproduction and Development Unit Vocabulary Lesson Plan

Reproduction, Asexual, Sexual & Development Test Prep Questions -9 pgs

Reproduction, Sexual, Asexual & Development Test Prep Questions 2

Sexual Reproduction Test

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Science Internet Resources #2 - December 2011

2011-12-23T15:13:00.000-05:00

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Science Objects Collection is a two-hour, online, interactive inquiry based content module to help teachers better understand Cell Division and Differentiation: Continuity of Life, Variation and Specialization of Cells, and Multicellular Organization.

http://www.canopyintheclouds.com

Experience an up-close look at a tropical montane cloud forest using video clips and facts describing each different forest environment. He site includes background information and lessons on water, weather, soils, ecology and science processes.

http://bit.ly/gU12Zt

Chemical element videos created by high school students depicting an element from the periodic table of elements.

www.olotolocom

Science video games and simulations for classroom use.

http://to.pbs.org/eYKWSF

The Nature PBS series offers video-enhanced lessons for students featuring episode clips and exploring various topics. The website also includes behind-the-scenes interviews with scientists and interactive games for students.

www.exploriments.com

The interactive science units teach high school students how to use scientific instruments meaningfully while stretching students’ imaginations and developing critical-thinking skills.

http://bit.ly/fzsK2U

Lab Safety Training Videos with up-to-date information to help teachers improve laboratory safety.

http://bit.ly/hoALzf

More than 200 podcasts of engaging experiments requiring nothing more than typical kitchen equipment.

http://bit.ly/hGXUQv

Gizmos science and math simulations targeted for use with students in grades 3-12.

http://www.freetech4teachers.com/

A blog that is a one-stop shop for K-12 technology resources including lesson plans, teacher downloads, video creation resources, e-bo0ks, educational apps, resources lists and tips for blogs and websites.

www.procectearth.net

A website for K-12 educators where members share successful projects, trade resources and connect with others interested in protecting the environment.

www.futurestates.tv

A film series presenting different visions of American society in the future exploring social issues and science fiction.

http://www.physicsclassroom.com

An online physics tutorial of 14 topics with graphics, animations, and assessment opportunities.

http://bit.ly/eolvWy

The Marshmallow Challenge

http://tinyurl.com/4lfenxj

Connect your middle or high school science, technology, engineering, and mathematics classes to NASA exploration and discovery by joining the NASA Explorer Schools (NES) project.

http://trainlikeanastronaut.org/en

Train ‘Like’ an Astronaut, an international fitness and nutrition education program for students ages 8-12. Students will practice scientific reasoning and teamwork while participating in hands-on training missions targeting strength, endurance, coordination, balance, spatial awareness, and more.

http://www.sti.nasa.gov/tto/Spinoff2010/

NASA’s annual publication highlighting innovations and examples of how NASA technology is used to improve everyday life.

http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/fish/kids/

Interactive games that teach K-5 students about which fish are safe to eat and an interactive map that teaches about the fish in your area.

http://www.fws.gov/neighborhoodexplorers/

An interactive, animated website for ages 8-11 encourages students to take an interest in their backyards learning about nature and wildlife as they complete games and earn patches.

http://tinyurl.com/d5uvczr

The USDA offers food safety information for K-college students and teachers. This website includes booklets, puzzles, word searches, activity downloads, curriculum materials, articles and other resources to introduce safe food practices.

http://www.genome.gov/GenomicCareers/

This website introduces nearly 50 different career opportunities through video interviews, career profiles, tools to rate potential career choices, and an interactive game.

http://tinyurl.com/mencyb

A monthly e-newsletter that informs high school teachers and students about the latest biomedical research.

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Animal Kingdom: Mammals Unit Bundle - 8 files

2011-12-10T19:04:00.000-05:00

Animal Kingdom: Mammals Unit Bundle - 8 files

This product includes the Animal Kingdom Mammals Unit Bundle - 8 files.

This topic contains a PowerPoint presentation, Notes Outline, Homework Assignments, Quizzes, and Unit Exam. In total, there is 1 PowerPoint Presentation Lesson Plan, 1 PP Notebook for Smartboard, 1 Notes Outline, 2 Homework Assignments, 2 Quizzes, and 1 Exam.

This bundled product includes the following topics in the Animal Kingdom Mammals Unit Bundle - 8 files:

Mammals PowerPoint Presentation Lesson

This PowerPoint Lesson Plan contains 47 slides on the following topics of The Animal Kingdom - Mammals: Characteristics of Mammals, Hair, Mammalian Teeth, Body Temperature, Respiratory System, Heart and Circulatory System, Parental Care, Today's Mammals, Diversity, Reproduction, Monotremes, Monotreme Characteristics, Marsupial Characteristics, Placental Mammal Characteristics, Domestic Animals, Modern Placental Mammals, Order Rodentia, Order Chiroptera, Order Insectivora, Order Carnivora, Order Pinnipedia, Order Primates, Order Artiodactyla, Order Artiodactyla, Order Perissodactyla, Order Cetacea, Order Lagomorpha, Order Sirenia, Order Proboscidea, Order Edentata, Order Macroscelidea, Order Scandentia, Order Pholidota, Order Hyracoidea, Order Dermoptera, Order Tubulidentata.

Mammals PP Notebook for Smartboard

Mammals Notes Outline Lesson Plan

Mammals Homework Assignment 1

Mammals Homework Assignment 2

Animal Kingdom: Reptiles and Birds Unit Bundle - 9 files

2011-12-07T11:26:00.000-05:00

Animal Kingdom: Reptiles and Birds Unit Bundle - 9 files

This product includes the Animal Kingdom: Reptiles and Birds Unit Bundle - 9 files.

Each topic contains a PowerPoint presentation, Notes Outline, Homework Assignments, Quizzes, and Unit Exam. In total, there is 1 PowerPoint Presentation Lesson Plan, 1 PP Notebook for Smartboard, 1 Notes Outline, 3 Homework Assignments, 2 Quizzes, and 1 Exam.

This bundled product includes the following topics in the Animal Kingdom: Reptiles and Birds Unit Bundle - 9 files:

Reptiles and Birds PowerPoint Presentation Lesson

This PowerPoint Lesson Plan contains 66 slides on the following topics of The Animal Kingdom - Reptiles and Birds: Reptiles and Birds, Characteristics of Reptiles, Class Reptilia, Bony Skeleton, Ectothermic Metabolism, Water Retention, Watertight Skin, Scales, Watertight Eggs, Amniotic Egg, Reptilian Lungs, Reptilian Heart, Reptilian Reproduction, Internal Fertilization, Oviparous, Ovoviviparous, Modern Reptiles, Lizards and Snakes, Order Squamata, Lizards, Snakes, Snake Body Structure, Snake Feeding, Rattlesnake, Rattle, Pit Organ, Jacobson's Organs, Reproductive Structures, Turtles and Tortoises, Turtle Evolution, Crocodilia, Crocodiles and Alligators, Tuataras, Order Rhynchocephalia, Characteristics of Birds, Class Aves, Feathers, Avian Skeleton, Avian Skeleton and Muscles, Endothermic Metabolism, Avian Heart Structure, Avian Lungs, Avian Respiration, Avian Digestive System, Avian Excretory System, External Avian Structures, Adaptations of Birds.

Reptiles and Birds PP Notebook for Smartboard

Reptiles and Birds Notes Outline Lesson Plan

Reptiles Homework Assignment 1

Reptiles Homework Assignment 2

Birds Homework Assignment

Reptiles and Birds Quiz 1

Reptiles and Birds Quiz 2

Reptiles and Birds Exam

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