Climate
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In this FACTivity, you will conduct an experiment to test the different amounts of UV radiation. Compare your results with…In this FACTivity, you will conduct an experiment to test the different amounts of UV radiation. Compare your results with the results of the scientists in this study. -
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How does being in the shade affect how hot you feel?The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How does being in the shade affect how hot you feel? -
As you have learned in “Owl-ch!,” humans are endotherms who, like other mammals and birds, must maintain a constant internal…As you have learned in “Owl-ch!,” humans are endotherms who, like other mammals and birds, must maintain a constant internal temperature in changing air temperatures. In this FACTivity, you will... -
Focus student understanding of the main idea of a paragraph in each section of a Natural Inquirer article through a reading and…Focus student understanding of the main idea of a paragraph in each section of a Natural Inquirer article through a reading and note-taking process. This lesson plan can be used with any... -
Ask students to compare and contrast two articles using a Venn diagram. This lesson plan can be used with any Natural…Ask students to compare and contrast two articles using a Venn diagram. This lesson plan can be used with any Natural Inquirer article. -
A graphic organizer to help kids read and think about a text. This lesson plan can be used with any…A graphic organizer to help kids read and think about a text. This lesson plan can be used with any Natural Inquirer article. -
Students create a chart to write what they know before reading, what they think they will learn from the article,…Students create a chart to write what they know before reading, what they think they will learn from the article, and then what they learned from the article. This lesson... -
Get students moving and listening closely by using “pop ups.” Assign students words from a text, and as you read,…Get students moving and listening closely by using “pop ups.” Assign students words from a text, and as you read, students “pop up” (jump out of their seat, then sit... -
Background: Natural Inquirer (NI) articles are written at a middle school level; however, the content, format, and focus on the…Background: Natural Inquirer (NI) articles are written at a middle school level; however, the content, format, and focus on the process of science makes these journals a perfect resource for... -
One-page worksheet helps students determine the main idea of the article they read and write a summary of the article.…One-page worksheet helps students determine the main idea of the article they read and write a summary of the article. This lesson plan can be used with any Natural Inquirer...
