Middle School
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In this lesson, students learn about a university course catalog, then pick out classes that support a particular science and…In this lesson, students learn about a university course catalog, then pick out classes that support a particular science and engineering career. -
In this activity, students will assemble a team of five scientists to best address a given scenario.In this activity, students will assemble a team of five scientists to best address a given scenario. -
Students will play a version of Go Fish! with the NI scientist and engineer cards, forming sets of 4 scientists…Students will play a version of Go Fish! with the NI scientist and engineer cards, forming sets of 4 scientists in the same field. The first player with 5 sets... -
Explain the significance of each image as it relates to the World’s Forests. Hold a class discussion about these images.…Explain the significance of each image as it relates to the World’s Forests. Hold a class discussion about these images. What story do these images tell about the World’s Forests? -
In this FACTivity, you will create a forest management plan for a 1-hectare (or 1-acre) forest. You will make this…In this FACTivity, you will create a forest management plan for a 1-hectare (or 1-acre) forest. You will make this plan by using the Planning Your Own Forest Graphic Organizer.... -
In this FACTivity you will answer the question: How much water is transpired by a tree during daylight hours? Transpiration…In this FACTivity you will answer the question: How much water is transpired by a tree during daylight hours? Transpiration happens when the water that entered a tree’s roots travels... -
The questions you will answer in this FACTivity are: Which land cover best protects water quality and why? Materials: 3…The questions you will answer in this FACTivity are: Which land cover best protects water quality and why? Materials: 3 paint roller pans Shovel 3/4 cup liquid kitchen oil (such... -
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How much precipitation falls over a month’s time at my school…The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How much precipitation falls over a month’s time at my school or where I live? Materials: 5 rain gauges or materials... -
In this FACTivity, each student or group of students will create leaf rubbings. Materials: A hard surface, such as a…In this FACTivity, each student or group of students will create leaf rubbings. Materials: A hard surface, such as a table or desk A plain white piece of paper Crayons,...
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In this lesson plan, students will review the Reflection Section questions and learn to highlight portions of the text that…In this lesson plan, students will review the Reflection Section questions and learn to highlight portions of the text that help answer those questions best. This lesson plan can be...
