Standard Course of Study :: Science

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Arachnid anatomy!: This lesson is part of a science unit entitled “Spiders: Fact and Fiction.” During this lesson, learning will focus on specific body anatomy, functions and distinguishing characteristics of spiders.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2 English Language Arts and Science); By Susan Sharples.

At home in the tropical rainforest: Students will choose one rainforest animal to research using print and electronic resources. They will work cooperatively with a partner to create a Hyperstudio card with the following information: photograph of the animal, the layer of the rainforest it inhabits, sound the animal makes, and an interesting fact about the animal.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 English Language Arts, Computer Technology Skills, and Science); By Sally Eller.

Butterfly cycle: Students will understand the life cycle of the butterfly and create various art activities that would model metamorphosis.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 English Language Arts, Visual Arts Education, Computer Technology Skills, and Science); By Becky Woolard.

How Much is that Doggy in the Window?: Using internet sources, students will explore information associated with owning a dog. Students will access a controlled collection of websites regarding owning a dog within the scavenger hunt.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 Information Skills, English Language Arts, Social Studies, Computer Technology Skills, and Science); By Kathy Beck.

Animal diversity: This lesson exposes children to a wide range of animals and guides them through observation of animal similarities, differences, and environmental adaptations. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Arctic terns from north to south: Students map the arctic tern's migration route and consider why it migrates so far. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 Science and Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Butterfly 1: Observing the life cycle of a butterfly: Students observe one organism over time and compare its early development to its later development. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills and Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

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); Provider: National Geographic

Frog alert! Frog alert!: In this Xpeditions lesson, students learn about the ways National Geographic Emerging Explorer Tyrone Hayes uses a combination of laboratory and field study to learn about changes in frogs' appearances as they relate to chemical contamination of water habitats. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K and 2 Science); Provider: 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); Provider: 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); Provider: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Pacific salmon: Students learn about pacific salmon, including the salmon migration route and the fact that salmon are able to return to the streams where they were born after spending years swimming in the ocean. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Science and Social Studies); Provider: 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 (grade K–5 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

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); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

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 Social Studies and Science); Provider: National Geographic

Those fussy dinosaurs!: Students 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. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Science and English Language Arts); Provider: National Geographic

What are manatees?: Students learn about manatees' behavioral characteristics and how manatees in captivity interact with people. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Science and Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

What Were Dinosaurs Like?: Activities and discussions in this lesson revolve around comparing and contrasting dinosaurs to existing animals. Students consider likenesses and differences through researching various questions and documenting their findings. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Where Are the Dinosaurs?: This lesson taps into student curiosity about dinosaurs in order to lead them to consider life forms that no longer exist. A variety of activities are suggested, including viewing online video clips, creating dinosaur puppets, and constructing dinosaur eggs. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Wildebeest migration: Students will make maps of the wildebeest migration route in eastern Africa. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 Science and Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic