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I’m tired. Can’t we just stay here?
This lesson explores reasons that may have led to the domestication of plants and animals. A timeline of domestication is presented and students will create plant domestication “baseball cards.”
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Social Studies)
By Harold Mackin.
Plants and animals: Introduction to the unknown
This is an introductory lesson to assist students in understanding where their food comes from and what is available in this area. It is also a wonderful way to continue with inventive spelling.
Format: lesson plan (grade K English Language Arts and Science)
By Sheila Moody.

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Center for Global Environmental Education K-12 Classroom Projects
“Fostering environmental literacy and stewardship in citizens of all ages”, this program offers classroom projects and continuing education opportunities to teachers globally.Projects are designed to understand environmental impacts through examples... (Learn more)
Format: website/lesson plan
The Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
A New Jersey-based organization whose mission is to provide "real world" resources for classroom education in engineering and science. Professional Development opportunities in New Jersey available. (Learn more)
Format: website/lesson plan
Provided by: Stevens Institute of Technology
Exploring the Environment
Promotes science-literate and reflective students who are knowledgeable of the earth's processes and their responsibilities for stewardship using these instructional resources. Find activities and learning modules for coral reefs, global climate change, the... (Learn more)
Format: website/lesson plan
Provided by: NASA
Natural Inquirer
This website is sponsored by the Middle School Science Education Journal, "The Natural Enquirer." Learn all about the environment including topics in nature, trees, forests, wildlife, insects, outdoor activities, and water. (Learn more)
Format: website/lesson plan
Provided by: USDA Forest Service
North Carolina Botanical Garden Plant Information Center
Images and information about plants of North Carolina available in a searchable database. A partner project of North Carolina Botanical Garden and the UNC School of Information and Library Science. (Learn more)
Format: website/lesson plan
Provided by: North Carolina Botanical Gardens