Standard Course of Study :: Science

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What plants need to grow: This Science NetLinks lesson is the second of a two-part series on where food comes from. In this lesson, students explore how to grow plants and learn what kinds of things promote growth (warmth, sunlight, water, soil). (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Water, water, everywhere: Students identify water and land as examples of natural resources investigate sources of water and identify some ways in which humans make use of water as an economic resource. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 Science and Social Studies); Provided by: National Council on Economic Education

Those fussy dinosaurs!: In this lesson from Xpeditions, students will discuss the idea that animals prefer certain types of habitats over others and, in fact, cannot live in places that are too different from what they prefer. In this case, they'll focus on dinosaurs. They'll... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Science); Provided by: Xpeditions

Taking care of our oceans: Students consider why so many people live near the coast and learn about the impacts of this trend on ocean animals. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Science and Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

Taking care of a baby: Students learn about prenatal growth, the birthing process, and infancy. They think about infants' basic needs and the critical role adults play in ensuring a baby's healthy physical, emotional, and cognitive development. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Shhh! Bear's sleeping: learning about nonfiction and fiction using read-alouds: The teacher introduces students to many different genres of literature in this lesson that explores the differences between fiction and nonfiction. After reading “Big Paws,” the teacher engages students in a discussion about bears and creates... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts and Science); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

Sharks: Should they be afraid of us?: Students learn some interesting facts about different kinds of sharks and discuss the reasons why people are both afraid of and interested in sharks. They consider sharks' importance in nature and create brochures to educate beach visitors about sharks. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 and 4 Science); Provided by: National Geographic

Paperbag paleontology: Cornell Paleontologist John Chiment enlists the aid of younger school children in sorting through materials collected at a dig site and, in the process, demonstrates that anyone can “do science.” (Learn more); Format: activity/lesson plan (grade K–5 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Magicicada: A life cycle: Students learn about the appearance, life cycle, and behavior of cicadas. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Visual Arts Education and Science); Provided by: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Investigating local ecosystems: Students use the Internet to investigate the habitats of local plants and animals. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills and Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

The incredible prairie picture show: Students will use their prior and newly found knowledge to create their own vision of the prairie by creating a prairie ecosystem mural. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Science); Provided by: National Geographic

Hatching chickens: This lesson is intended to help students realize that they can learn a lot about animals through close observation. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Fish Aren't Afraid of the Dark!: Students are introduced to the concept of bioluminescence and consider how animals benefit from having their own light sources. They look at pictures of bioluminescent marine animals and make collages or write stories. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Science); Provided by: National Geographic

Elephant seals on the beach: In this Xpeditions lesson, students will consider the fact that northern elephant seals, like many animals, select very different locations for different activities. Adult seals spend most of their time swimming around the northeastern Pacific and feeding... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Science); Provided by: Xpeditions

Elementary ecosystems: Students are introduced to the basics of species interdependency within an ecosystem. They perform a simple simulation to see how one species can affect many others. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Science); Provided by: National Geographic

Digging up details on worms: Using the language of science in an inquiry study: This integrated lesson invites students to research worms in order to create a classroom habitat. Students participate in specific activities in the areas of math and science in order to learn to read and write across the content areas. After brainstorming... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts and Science); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

Crane cam!: Students learn about cranes and their migratory patterns, including the ways in which they use the land area in and around a sanctuary. Students discuss the importance of preserving habitats like these for a variety of animals. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Science); Provided by: National Geographic

The Chesapeake Bay Watershed: A timeline of change, a model for change: In this Xpeditions lesson, students conduct research on the Chesapeake Bay, from Captain John Smith's explorations of Native American settlements in the early seventeenth century to the present, and examine how these changes over time can help people better... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Science and Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

Caribou migration: Students will learn some basic facts about caribou and map the migration route of the Porcupine caribou herd of Alaska and northwestern Canada. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 Science and Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

Can we keep the lake clean?: This lesson introduces students to the water cycle by having them help draw a picture of a lake ecosystem, adding human impacts that affect water quality. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Science and Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

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