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Acid Rain Destruction

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Developed for third grade. Students will:; understand the damaging effects of acid rain on the environment.; understand the damaging effects of acid rain on plants.; pose a hypothesis and use the scientific method.

Biology In Elementary Schools is a Saint Michael's College student project. The teaching ideas on this page have been found, refined, and developed by students in a college-level course on the teaching of biology at the elementary level. Unless otherwise noted, the lesson plans have been tried at least once by students from our partner schools. This wiki has been established to share ideas about teaching biology in elementary schools. The motivation behind the creation of this page is twofold: 1. to provide an outlet for the teaching ideas of a group of college educators participating in a workshop-style course; 2. to provide a space where anyone else interested in this topic can place their ideas.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary
SubTopics:: Green
Collection:: WikiEducator

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Acid in water

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Abstract:: Plants and animals that live in water create some amount of acid in the water. The carbon dioxide that plants and animals release into the water makes the water acidic and unsafe for living organisms. This is why the water of captive aquatic animals and plants must be changed often.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary, Secondary
SubTopics:: Water , Plants and Forests
Collection:: Video and Image Data Access

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The Adventure of Echo the Bat

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Abstract:: This pop-up book was designed for K-4 students to introduce them to remote sensing. By following Echo's journey through Arizona they become more familiar with map use and remote sensing images. After completing this book, children ages 5-6 should be able to distinguish between what a satellite sees and what Echo sees, be able to identify patterns and color in the satellite image and compare these to what Echo sees, and begin to extend the concept that texture is not only how something feels but is also how something looks. Older children (ages 7-9) should begin to describe what the satellite is seeing by just looking at the satellite view and they should also be able to describe the location of patterns and colors (i.e., square patterns of irrigated crops are near rivers and green forests are on top of mountains) and make more elaborate observations about texture in the satellite images. A set of activities reinforce the four basic themes or concepts fundamental to interpreting satellite imagery: perspective, shape and pattern, color, and texture.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary
SubTopics:: Soil and Land
Collection:: NASA

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The Adventures of George Amato, "DNA Detective"

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Abstract:: This fun Web site is part of OLogy, where kids can collect virtual trading cards and create projects with them. Here, they see how DNA is used to solve crimes against animals. The activity starts with an introduction to George Amato, an AMNH scientist who sometimes helps the U.S. government solve mysteries. In a three-part online slide show, students see how Amato earned the title "DNA Detective" in 1993 when he helped the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service catch someone trying to sneak protected reptile skin into the United States. Then students are challenged to Crack the Code, an online game in which they play DNA detective and determine which of a collection of handbags, clothing, figurines, and other items are made from protected species.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary
SubTopics:: Animals and Insects
Collection:: American Museum of Natural History

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Air Pollution

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Abstract:: The Phoenix metropolitan area, like many large cities, has problems with air pollution at certain times of the year. You can do a simple experiment to determine some of the factors that affect air pollution.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary, Secondary
SubTopics:: Human Impact , Pollution
Collection:: Ask A Biologist

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Analyzing an Ecosystem

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Abstract:: In this interactive activity adapted from the University of Alberta, identify the living and nonliving things in an ecosystem. Then look further at the living things to identify the producers, the consumers, and examples of mimicry.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary, Secondary
SubTopics:: Green
Collection:: Teachers' Domain

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Animal Defenses: Zebra

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Abstract:: Zebras generally stay in herds together. Zebras standing together may tend to look like one very large animal to predators. Also, predatory attacks send the zebras running in every direction. The stripes could confuse the attacker as to which animal it is chasing after, leaving it without any food in the end.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary, Secondary
SubTopics:: Animals and Insects
Collection:: Video and Image Data Access

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Animal Diversity

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Abstract:: The 120 hour module "Animal Diversity" is based on a social constructivist theory of learning, learners constructing their own understanding and developing their skills, both individually and as part of a peer group. The module is divided into four learning units: General Characteristics of
Animals, Evolutionary Trends in Animals, Classification of animals, and The Importance of Animals.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Post-secondary
SubTopics:: Animals and Insects
Collection:: African Virtual university

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Animal Diversity Web

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Abstract:: This site is a searchable encyclopedia of thousands of photos, descriptions, sound recordings, and other information about individual animal species. Find out about amphibians, arthropods, birds, fishes, insects, mammals, mollusks, reptiles, and sharks. Explore special features on mammals, skulls, and frog calls. Students are invited to contribute.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary, Secondary, Post-secondary
SubTopics:: Animals and Insects
Collection:: University of Michigan

Animal Inventions

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Developed for second grade. Students will:; Name the characteristics of animal groups. Classify the major animal groups such as: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and insects. Identify the elements of specific habitats that each animal needs in order to survive. Wonder, plan, investigate, reflect, share and act through the scientific method.

Biology In Elementary Schools is a Saint Michael's College student project. The teaching ideas on this page have been found, refined, and developed by students in a college-level course on the teaching of biology at the elementary level. Unless otherwise noted, the lesson plans have been tried at least once by students from our partner schools. This wiki has been established to share ideas about teaching biology in elementary schools. The motivation behind the creation of this page is twofold: 1. to provide an outlet for the teaching ideas of a group of college educators participating in a workshop-style course; 2. to provide a space where anyone else interested in this topic can place their ideas.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary
SubTopics:: Animals and Insects
Collection:: WikiEducator

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Animal Studies: Fish

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Abstract:: Fish are vertebrates, meaning they have a skeletal system to support their bodies. All fish live underwater. Fish have gills to help them breathe underwater and fins to help them swim. Most fish are cold-blooded, meaning their body temperature is regulated by the surrounding water temperature.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary, Secondary
SubTopics:: Animals and Insects
Collection:: Video and Image Data Access

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Animal Studies: Leech

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Abstract:: One reason why leeches are considered to be annelids is because they have segmented bodies. Leeches suck blood from animals to get food. They release an anesthetic into the animal they are feeding on so that the animal doesn't realize they are feeding on them.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary, Secondary
SubTopics:: Animals and Insects
Collection:: Video and Image Data Access

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Animal marks and trails

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Abstract:: Items in nature, such as twigs and leaves, can show bite and chew marks where animals have been eating off of plants. Animals make trails by traveling over the same area several times to get to a destination.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary, Secondary
SubTopics:: Animals and Insects
Collection:: Video and Image Data Access

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Animals and Engineering

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Abstract:: Students are introduced to the classification of animals and animal interactions. Students also learn why engineers need to know about animals and how they use that knowledge to design technologies that help other animals and/or humans. This lesson is part of a series of six lessons in which students use their growing understanding of various environments and the engineering design process, to design and create their own model biodome ecosystems.

Subject:: Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary
SubTopics:: Energy , Animals and Insects , Green Building and Design
Collection:: TeachEngineering

Animals at the extremes: hibernation and torpor

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Abstract:: Hibernation is an ingenious adaptation that some animals employ to survive difficult conditions in winter. This unit examines the differences between hibernation and torpor, and discusses the characteristic signs of hibernation behavior It explores the triggers that bring on hibernation, and whether internal signals or external season cues are predominant. It also examines the physiological adaptations that occur in hibernating animals.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Post-secondary
SubTopics:: Animals and Insects
Collection:: Open University OpenLearn

Animals at the extremes: polar biology

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Abstract:: The extreme challenges of life in the polar regions require the animals who make their habitat there to make many adaptations. This unit explores the polar climate and how animals like reindeer, polar bears, penguins, sea life and even humans manage to survive there. It looks at the adaptations to physiological proceses, the environmental effects on diet, activity and fecundity, and contrasts the strategies of aquatic and land-based animals in surviving in this extreme habitat. This unit builds on and develops ideas from two other 'Animals at the extreme' units: The desert environment (S324_1) and Hibernation and torpor (S324_2).

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Post-secondary
SubTopics:: Animals and Insects
Collection:: Open University OpenLearn

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Animal tracks

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Abstract:: If an animal track is fork-shaped, it was probably made by a bird. If the track shows four or five toes and is paw-shaped, it was probably made by a mammal. There are many other tracks that different animals make.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary, Secondary
SubTopics:: Animals and Insects
Collection:: Video and Image Data Access

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Annelids

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Abstract:: Annelids are segmented animals. They have soft bodies and no legs. They usually move by crawling.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary, Secondary
SubTopics:: Animals and Insects
Collection:: Video and Image Data Access

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Ant Farm

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Abstract:: Farming ants might sound like a crazy thing to do unless you might like to eat chocolate covered ants. It turns out we can learn a lot from ants and the best way is to build your own ant farm.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary, Secondary
SubTopics:: Animals and Insects
Collection:: Ask A Biologist

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Applying pesticides

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Abstract:: Fertilizer is one way to provide crops with the nutrients they need. Pesticides can also be applied to crops to keep them healthy and free of insects. However, applying too much fertilizer or pesticide protection could harm the environment and organisms.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary, Secondary
SubTopics:: Plants and Forests , Industrial and Agricultural Impacts
Collection:: Video and Image Data Access

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