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Learning numbers with Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary: In Mother Goose in use: Rhymes that teach, page 5; In this kindergarten lesson plan, students use the nursery rhyme "Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary" to develop phonemic awareness by rhyming words and participate in a number-matching activity to learn about ordinal numbers.; Format: lesson plan (grade K English Language Arts and Mathematics); By Lisa Wright.

Fire and hardwoods: In Forests and fires: The longleaf pine savanna, page 7; Figure 6 shows the lethal effect of a recent growing season burn on the hardwoods that were invading this pine forest. The leaves are clearly dead, but the stems may still recover from the relatively cool fire that was allowed to run through this area. This...; By Dirk Frankenberg.

After the burn: In Forests and fires: The longleaf pine savanna, page 11; Figure 10 shows the forest after the controlled burn illustrated in Figures 8 and 9. There are now signs of wire grasses here because the stems have been burned, but the roots and rhizomes are alive and well under the soil surface. Look back at; By Dirk Frankenberg.

Understanding first jobs: In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 1.4; In this lesson plan, students conduct interviews with two people about their first jobs, and then use the interview responses to have a focused group discussion.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts); By Andrea Fedon, Gail Frank, and Cindy Neininger.

Closeup of teddy-bear cholla in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, AZ: Closeup of teddy-bear cholla in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona. Teddy-bear cholla received its name from the appealing, fuzzy look of its spines from a distance, but in reality, the teddy-bear cholla's spikes are threatening and impenetrable....; Format: image/photograph

Forest floor: In Forests and fires: The longleaf pine savanna, page 12; Figure 11 shows the condition of the forest floor two months after a controlled burn in an area which had more hardwood fuel than those illustrated in Figures 9 and 10. Note the large number of burned stems and their dense coverage of areas to the right and...; By Dirk Frankenberg.

Chain fruit cholla on Ajo Mountain Drive, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, AZ: Chain fruit cholla on Ajo Mountain Drive, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona. Chain fruit cholla is also known as jumping cholla for the ease with which the cactus' stems detach. Just brushing by it can leave stems attached to your clothing, giving...; Format: image/photograph

Persuasive pumpkins: Using observation skills and comparative language, the children will express their own ideas to compare likenesses and differences of pumpkins. They will sort by their own rules and explain their reasoning. Using cooperative learning, they will listen to other children's discussions and come to some agreements.; Format: lesson plan (grade K Science); By RC Griffin.

Salt marshes: In Wetlands of the coastal plains, page 15; The single most important ecological feature of salt marshes along coastal rivers is their immersion/exposure cycle. The lower the marsh, the longer the surface is immersed in tidal waters. Low marshes in North Carolina are dominated by smooth cordgrass (; By Dirk Frankenberg.

Me and my scarecrow: This math lesson will allow students to create their own individual and unique scarecrows based on attributes about themselves. Students will compare their scarecrows to those of their classmates and observe similarities and differences.; Format: lesson plan (grade K Mathematics and Social Studies); By Stephanie Duncan.

Sharing with others: In this guidance lesson plan for grades 2 and 3 students will focus on the concept sharing and using their manners. They will complete an activity and then discuss their thoughts.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2–3 Guidance); By Janelya M. Lewis.

Bulrushes: Photograph of dark green bulrushes (Scirpus atrovirens). Bulrushes are aquatic grass-like plants that grow in marshes or wetlands. They have cylindrical, usually hollow, stems. The species Scirpus atrovirens is...; Format: image/photograph

Young woman walks barefoot through unhusked rice drying in sun on mat: A young woman wearing a red and blue T-shirt and short skirt walks barefoot through a golden layer of unhusked rice that is spread out on a mat to dry in the sun. While it is drying, newly harvested rice must be guarded from birds and rotated on the mats so...; Format: image/photograph

A dicey stem and leaf plot: After being introduced to a stem and leaf plot, students will be able to create their own stem and leaf plots.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Mathematics); By Debbie Newton.

Saguaro bones, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, AZ: Saguaro bones, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona. These "bones" are the woody tubes inside the plant that draw water up through the stems to the rest of the plant. President Franklin D. Roosevelt created Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument on April...; Format: image/photograph

Tropical fruits of Southeast Asia including mango, lotus, mangosteen, and lychee: This overhead view of some tropical fruits available in Southeast Asia includes four yellow mangoes, three green lotus pods on stems, three purple mangosteens, and a pile of reddish-brown lychees in a purple plastic bag. Innumerable varieties of delicious...; Format: image/photograph

Old Hat, New Hat: 3-D Pattern Hats: After students read Old Hat, New Hat by Jan and Stan Berenstain, they create their own new 3-D hats.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Visual Arts Education); By Lisa Mitchell.

Transpiration lab: In this activity, your students will observe the process of transpiration. They will determine the rate of transpiration for one plant branch.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); By Sadie Buie, James Caldwell, Jeanette Fredericks, Janice Shue, Katie Wadsworth, and Tracy Watson.

A'planting we will go: This lesson is based on the book, The Tiny Seed, by Eric Carle. This story will be used to introduce the children to the concept that seeds change and grow into plants when conditions in the environment including temperature, light, water and soil are appropriate. Children will learn that plants produce seeds that can become new plants. Through extended activities, the children will experience first-hand the germination of seeds. They will become familiar with the parts of a plant and learn how each part works to produce a healthy plant.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 English Language Arts, English Language Development, and Science); By Karol Schriber.

Plants and Trees: This selection of resources helps teach students about the importance of plants and trees to animals and humans. They also explain how how they grow, their structure and the elements they need to flourish.; Format: bibliography/help

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