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Vibrant Volcanoes: Lesson Overview

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Vibrant Volcanoes: Lesson Overview

This lesson from the NATURE episode, "Kilauea: Mountain of Fire" introduces students to plate tectonics, as well as volcanoes and the effects of volcanic activity.

May 17th, 2009 | 1 comment | 2,081 Views
(2 votes)
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Righteous Reptiles: Lesson Overview

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Righteous Reptiles: Lesson Overview

This video-enhanced lesson uses clips from the NATURE episode "Dragon Chronicles" to introduce fascinating members of the reptile kingdom, focusing on lizards and snakes. (Grades 2-4)

April 15th, 2009 | 0 comments | 1,074 Views
(2 votes)
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Bringing Up Birdy: Lesson Overview

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Bringing Up Birdy: Lesson Overview

This video-enhanced lesson uses the eagle to model universal avian life stages. (Grades 2-3)

April 15th, 2009 | 0 comments | 4,608 Views
(5 votes)
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The Raven: Creator of the Universe?: Overview

The Raven: Creator of the Universe?: Overview

Students will conduct research to learn about the fascinating ways and lore of the raven, from images of death or ill omen to images of placing the sun in the sky.

June 27th, 2008 | 0 comments | 2,723 Views
(12 votes)
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Ugly? Says Who?: Lesson

Ugly? Says Who?: Lesson

We often talk about the beauty of nature. Well, sometimes you have to dig a little deeper to appreciate the beauty of some funny looking creatures.

June 9th, 2008 | 0 comments | 6,113 Views
(14 votes)
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What Do You Do with an Orphaned Cheetah?: Lesson

What Do You Do with an Orphaned Cheetah?: Lesson

In this lesson, students will engage their critical thinking skills as they work in teams to brainstorm possible techniques for teaching baby cheetahs what they need to learn to survive in the wild.

May 28th, 2008 | 1 comment | 4,476 Views
(11 votes)
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Happiness is a Warm Puppy: Lesson

Happiness is a Warm Puppy: Lesson

Students will use critical thinking to determine which breed of dog would best fit their personality and living situation, then write a short story from a dog's perspective.

April 20th, 2008 | 1 comment | 1,974 Views
(10 votes)
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Kalahari Explorations: Lesson

Kalahari Explorations: Lesson

Students will learn about the diversity of life and land in the desert, create artistic responses to the film, and explore interactive Web site features.

November 2nd, 2003 | 0 comments | 2,578 Views
(12 votes)
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