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Amazing amaryllis activities: Students will use an amaryllis started from a bulb to explore the growth of the plant, measure, record and compare the growth of the leaves and the flower. They will enter the data on a spreadsheet and convert it into a graph.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2–3 Mathematics and Science); By Mary Rizzo.

Animals movin' on up: Children will explore animal body parts in animal pictures using the inquiry method. They will discuss their functions in movement and eating. They will also discuss the idea that classifications of animals have similar body parts.; Format: lesson plan (grade K Mathematics and Science); By Anne Allen.

Animals undercover: Students will learn about the different animal coverings using the inquiry method. They will learn about how the covering is used for protection and to control body temperatures.; Format: lesson plan (grade K English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science); By Anne Ellis.

Bugs, bugs, bugs: This lesson integrates writing and the study of insects by having the students create a book following the pattern of How Many Bugs in a Box? by David A. Carter.; Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Computer/Technology Skills, English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science); By Vicki Rivenbark.

Cubic expressions: Application to fluid transport systems through Murray’s law: In A mathematical model to describe fluid behavior, page 2; The students will view a schematic image of a leaf and the veins of the plant that circulate fluid throughout the leaf. Using a simplified version of Murray’s law, the students will be able to mathematically model the fluid transport system of some plants and animals.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Mathematics); By Jenny Rucker.

Fun with fruits and vegetables: The activities will help the student identify, describe, and classify fruits and vegetables and learn how each grows.; Format: lesson plan (grade K Healthful Living, Mathematics, and Science); By Suzie Overholt.

Good medicine: Students will examine changes in technology, medicine, and health that took place in North Carolina between 1870 and 1930 and construct products and ideas which demonstrate understanding of how these changes impacted people living in North Carolina at that time. To achieve these goals, students will employ the eight intelligences of Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences Theory.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies); By Leslie Ramsey.

An integrated lesson comparing the butterfly and frog life cycles: Students will build on their prior knowledge about the butterfly life cycle to compare and contrast the life cycles of butterflies and frogs. Students will locate butterflies on the school grounds and create pictographs and models of fractions to explain their findings mathematically. Students will also use a variety of resources to read about and study the food, space and air needed by butterflies and frogs to grow. They will create visual and written products to demonstrate their findings.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2 English Language Development, Mathematics, and Science); By Martha Dobson and Margaret Monds.

Is it a duck? Is it a chick?: Students will compare and contrast the characteristics of a chick and a duckling by using a Venn Diagram.; Format: lesson plan (grade K English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science); By Debbie Beeson.

MaraLIMAthon: Kindergarten students will work with an older grade buddy (we worked with 1st grade students) to make predictions, and then over a two-week period, see changes in lima bean growth, and be able to document the lima bean's progress. The buddies will work together to create an illustrated short story about lima bean characters that they create.; Format: lesson plan (grade K English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science); By Kristi Waddle.

A mathematical model to describe fluid behavior: Middle school students will learn how to use math to model and predict natural phenomena. Through hands-on labs, students will explore the behavior and effects of fluid in and around objects and organisms. Students will investigate and create fluid transport systems and gather data to calculate natural frequencies. Using scale models to gain a better understanding, they will use data to predict real-life effects on trees and other structures.; Format: lesson plan (multiple pages)

Plant power: Students will plant their own seeds in potting soil and measure plant growth. Before the students' plants are visible above the soil, students will explore the parts and functions of classroom plants and compare growth between the classroom plants. Using the weather channel website, students will predict whether the day's weather conditions are excellent, good, or poor for plant growth.; Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Mathematics and Science); By Rhonda Hathcock.

Using a Venn diagram to illustrate that bears and humans are both mammals.: Students use their collected information on bears to compare them to humans through a Venn diagram, as preparation for an introduction to mammals.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Mathematics and Science); By Susan Lovett.

Wonderful whales: Students will gain knowledge of whales: the kinds of whales, the characteristics of whales, and the habitats of whales. Math skills will be incorporated into the teaching facts about whales.; Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Mathematics and Science); By Robin Moss.

Resources on the web

BBB Schools - Science Clips: Thirty-six science topics for students age 5-11 are explored through interactive activities and quizzes. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: BBC Schools

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

Kenan Fellows Program: A two year program designed to promote teacher leadership and advance K-12 science, technology and mathematics education in North Carolina. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: North Carolina State University Kenan Institute

NASA's Quest Project: NasaQuest includes chat and webcast sessions to put students in touch with the current efforts in space science. NASA Quest is an excellent site for teachers and media specialists working to integrate information and technology skills into their curriculum.... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: NASA

Science Netlinks: This site provides free K-12 science resources including lesson plans, interactives and links to other resources. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan

TeachEngineering: This site provides inquiry-based lessons and activities which integrate applied science and math content within an engineering context which students will find relevant to their lives. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan

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