This document is intended to be an activating activity for a study …
This document is intended to be an activating activity for a study of food and nutrition in 4th grade science. This could be done at the beginning of the unit as a formative assessment to see that students know the difference between food and non-food. It could also be used after some information has been taught to have students classify based on whether the items provide energy for the body to survive, grow, and repair. The document is a Word document and can be used with a Smart Board to allow students to manipulate the pieces.
This document is intended to be an activating activity for a study …
This document is intended to be an activating activity for a study of food and nutrition in 4th grade science. This could be done at the beginning of the unit as a formative assessment to see that students know the difference between food and non-food. It could also be used after some information has been taught to have students classify based on whether the items provide energy for the body to survive, grow, and repair. There are two options for use: 1) A Word document and can be used with a Smart Board to allow students to manipulate the pieces. 2) A Google slide deck that offers both a text and picture option for the words used in the sort.
Students will be able to design and defend a salmon rearing tank …
Students will be able to design and defend a salmon rearing tank for the highest survival rate. They will measure temperature, ph and ammonia on daily basis and make needed adjustments. Given unit ending data students will be able to determine the optimal design for a salmon rearing tank using patterns between water conditions and survival rates.
Students will learn about spiders; naming the different parts of the spiders, …
Students will learn about spiders; naming the different parts of the spiders, how they get food, water and what they eat by coding the Spider (Dash) to get through the web.
This scientific article describes various aspects of bees. It starts with specialized …
This scientific article describes various aspects of bees. It starts with specialized functions within the bee population. It then elaborates how bees manage to survive the winter and keep the bee hive warm. The next section discusses the tasks of bee keepers. Finally, current threats to bees are mentioned. Three embedded audio files provide additional information to some of the sections. The text is child-friendly and created for children 8 years and up.
This scientific article gives a detailed overview over the structure and function …
This scientific article gives a detailed overview over the structure and function of leaves. It explains which nutrients are being exchanged with the help of chlorophyll through process of photosynthesis. It also visualizes with picture support how, during fall, the green component is eventually being extracted from the leaves resulting in yellow, brown, and red color components becoming visible. The text is written for German native speakers age 10 and up.
This scientific article provides anatomical features and the adaptive advantages of those …
This scientific article provides anatomical features and the adaptive advantages of those features of owls and giraffes. The text is written for native speakers 9 years and up.
This article provides a detailed flowchart of the processes that help trees …
This article provides a detailed flowchart of the processes that help trees to survive the winter: 1 dropping leaves, 2. create anti-freeze, 3. produce buds. Photos and photo series support the scientific elaborations. The text is in scientific, child-friendly language for children 10 and up.
A lesson about Global Warming for students in a 5th grade class. …
A lesson about Global Warming for students in a 5th grade class. Students will be researching the causes and affects of Global Warming and will show their findings to the class in a presentation and discussion.
Through this mini research lesson, students will choose a plant to research …
Through this mini research lesson, students will choose a plant to research and write about. Using Pink is for Blobfish by Jess Keating as a model book, students will create a class book titled 'Green is For...' with their final drafts.
This lesson will incorporate the classic children's book Where the Wild Things …
This lesson will incorporate the classic children's book Where the Wild Things Are, student research on habitats, student-created artwork of a habitat, and green screen technology.
Cell organelles are an important part of our high school cell unit. …
Cell organelles are an important part of our high school cell unit. This assignment allows students the opportunity to learn more details about a specific cell organelle or structure, create a 3D model and commercial to share with the class as a means to teach the class about their structure.
The activities and video presented allows the kids to learn about healthy …
The activities and video presented allows the kids to learn about healthy lifestyles and what their future could look like if they were to stat making bad decisions now.
We used a video as the grabber. The video was chosen because …
We used a video as the grabber. The video was chosen because it is engaging and in some ways threatening. The video encourages the kids to practice healthy choices because it shows what would happen if they didn't.
This problem based learning (PBL) activity allows students to become educated on …
This problem based learning (PBL) activity allows students to become educated on how excess waste can harm the environment. This activity then has the students form a plan on how their school can limit trash output in their cafeteria, and then sending a letter to their principle describing their plan.
In this lesson, students will explore plant and animal cells in order …
In this lesson, students will explore plant and animal cells in order to develop an understanding of the differences between these two types of eukaryotic cells.
You 'll watch “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” in class today. There …
You 'll watch “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” in class today. There are countless ways in which homeostasis is disrupted in the Grinch and the Whos in this movie. Enjoy watching the film and then work collaboratively to analyze the anatomy and physiology applications related to the characters in this holiday classic. Assignment written by Heather Welsh on 12/8/18.
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