Water
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In this lesson plan, students learn about what led scientists to their careers, then think about activities they like that…In this lesson plan, students learn about what led scientists to their careers, then think about activities they like that could apply to science careers. -
Students are assigned different sections of a Natural Inquirer article and work together to create a summary. This lesson plan can be…Students are assigned different sections of a Natural Inquirer article and work together to create a summary. This lesson plan can be used with any Natural Inquirer article. -
Lead students through an analysis of a Natural Inquirer article starting first with identification of key words and key phrases. This lesson…Lead students through an analysis of a Natural Inquirer article starting first with identification of key words and key phrases. This lesson plan can be used with any Natural Inquirer article. -
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 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... -
In this activity, students read the cards and present the information to their classmates. After learning about a number of…In this activity, students read the cards and present the information to their classmates. After learning about a number of different science and engineering careers, students create a character in...
