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  • Giant Squid Attack!

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    Giant Squid Attack!

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to the story of a giant squid attacking a 150-ton ship and dragging it to…

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    Oceans (Oceanography)
    Earth Science
    Science
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  • How Are Clouds Formed?

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    How Are Clouds Formed?

    Use this activity to teach students about the life of clouds.

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    Weather
    Earth Science
    Science
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  • Endangered Species Wordsearch

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    Endangered Species Wordsearch

    Students find the names of animals on the endangered species list in this wordsearch.

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    Animals (Zoology)
    Biology
    Science
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  • Tracking a Hurricane

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    Tracking a Hurricane

    In this simulation, students will track a hurricane in the manner of a meteorologist.

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    Science
    Earth Science
    Hurricane
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  • The Water Cycle Printable Activity (Grades 5-8)

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    The Water Cycle Printable Activity (Grades 5-8)

    Hand out a printable activity that demonstrates how water on Earth is continuously evaporating and condensing. Learning…

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    Atmosphere and Air
    Earth Science
    Science
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  • Trade Winds: Learning About Prevailing Winds

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    Trade Winds: Learning About Prevailing Winds

    In this activity, students learn about wind and its role in climate modeling, and consider why different parts of the…

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    Weather
    Earth Science
    Science
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  • Winter Solstice Videos and Activities

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    Winter Solstice - Videos & Activities

    The winter solstice occurs on December 21. Use these educational videos and related activities to teach students about…

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    Science
    Earth Science
    Seasons
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    Butterfly Garden Lesson Activity

    Students see the complete life cycle of a butterfly.

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    Teaching Eric Carle & The Very Hungry Caterpillar
    Animals (Zoology)
    Insects
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    Autumn Veggies and Fruits

    Students research fall vegetables and fruits.

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    Science
    Plants and Botany
    Earth Science
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    Favorite Winter Activities Slideshow (Grades K-5)

    View this collection of our favorite winter-themed activities, lessons, and printables. Click through the slideshow to…

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    Science
    Earth Science
    Winter Season
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    Is One Room of Your House Colder Than Another?

    Teach pupils about the properties of temperature with this hands-on science activity. Pupils identify the temperature…

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    Science Projects
    Science
    Earth Science
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    Do Clouds Tell Us What Weather Is Coming?

    By observing cloud conditions over a set period of time, pupils discover a link between cloud conditions and weather…

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    Science
    Earth Science
    Weather
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  • Which Package Is Better?

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    Which Package Is Better?

    Children choose which packages are the most ecological. This environmentally friendly activity is a perfect way to…

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    Ecology
    Earth Science
    Environmental Science
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  • Stop Junk Mail -- Letter to Parents

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    Stop Junk Mail -- Letter to Parents

    Send this letter home to parents when doing the Stop Junk Mail project.

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    Science
    Earth Science
    Recycling
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  • Convection Connection

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    Convection Connection

    Two investigations that will help children better understand air and water movements, or convection currents.

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    Science
    Earth Science
    Atmosphere and Air
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  • Investigating Soils and Earth Systems

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    Investigating Soils and Earth Systems

    Because soil sustains life, it offers an excellent context for exploring the interrelationships among the biosphere,…

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    Science
    Earth Science
    Atmosphere and Air
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  • Hands-In Science

    ACTIVITIES

    Hands-In Science

    Studying soil through a series of integrated activities is a great way to develop your own "hands-in" Earth science…

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    Science
    Earth Science
    Soil
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  • Water: It's Easy to Swallow!

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    Water: It's Easy to Swallow!

    Explore an activity that is perfect for National Water Quality Month.

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    Science
    Earth Science
    Natural Resources
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  • Create an Anemometer Activity

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    Create an Anemometer: Activity for Elementary Students

    In this printable activity, students will create an anemometer, measure wind speed, and answer questions.

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    Science
    Earth Science
    Science Activities and Experiments
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  • Cloud Chamber

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    Cloud Chamber

    Explore an activity that explains how clouds form.

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    Science
    Weather
    Earth Science
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  • Clean Up Australia

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    Clean Up Australia

    Promote civic engagement and environmentalism with this worksheet, perfect for Clean Up Australia Day and Keep Australia…

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    Science
    Earth Science
    Environmental Science
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  • Swallows Return to Capistrano

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    Swallows Return to Capistrano

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to the hundreds of swallows who return each year to Mission San Juan…

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    Birds
    Seasons
    Animals (Zoology)
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  • May Baskets

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    May Baskets

    In this art activity, students celebrate spring by making their own flower baskets.

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    Science
    Earth Science
    Spring Season
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  • Fall Holiday Report Contract (Grades 4-6)

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    Fall Holiday Report Contract (Grades 4-6)

    Introduce students to independent research with these fall holiday projects and reports.

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    Writing
    Autumn Season
    Language Arts and Writing
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