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Man’s Best Friend: Lesson Overview

During this video-enhanced lesson, students will learn about dogs' senses and how they compare to those of human smell and hearing. (Grades 5-8)

April 16th, 2009 | 0 comments | 1,136 Views

(3 votes)

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Fightless Birds and Scientific Research: Lesson

In this lesson, students will research what scientists are studying on Antarctica and what they hope to gain from their research. They will also create a multi-media story about the challenges penguins face living in this harsh environment.

June 4th, 2008 | 1 comment | 5,347 Views

(15 votes)

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Penguins: Sensitive Indicators: Lesson

In this lesson, students will gather information regarding penguins and write a story from a penguin's point-of-view that describes his or her daily life. Students will also research the impact of climate change on Antarctica and create a poster to call attention to the topic.

June 4th, 2008 | 1 comment | 5,633 Views

(20 votes)

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The Perfect Cow?: Lesson Overview

This video-enhanced lesson focuses on how and why humans have been so successful in selectively breeding cattle to suit our needs, while also exploring the limitations and consequences of this success. (Grades 9-12)

July 15th, 2008 | 7 comments | 8,569 Views

(11 votes)

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Performing Well Under Pressure: Lesson Overview

In this video-enhanced lesson, students will explore the characteristics of diamonds, and begin building an understanding of their formative environment, the resulting crystal structures and the physical properties of earth materials. (Grades 9-12)

July 15th, 2008 | 0 comments | 3,905 Views

(6 votes)

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Raptors: Senses and Influences: Lesson

Raptors possess keen senses and maneuvering skills that have been envied by humans throughout time. The traits of raptors have long been studied for the development of aircraft.

June 5th, 2008 | 1 comment | 3,049 Views

(10 votes)

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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 | 2,782 Views

(15 votes)

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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 | 1,139 Views

(5 votes)

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