Plant Experiments
Students will have an opportunity to explore the scientific method by designing individual mini experiments within a whole class experiment.
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Nature Lessons: 6-8
Prairie Basics
This lesson conveys highlights of Illinois' prairie history and reinforces computation skills as students solve a word puzzle about our state prairie grass. Content Areas: Literacy, ELA, Math
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Prairie Plant Adaptations
In this lesson, students will examine adaptations that allow native Illinois prairie plants to survive drought, fire, wind, grazing, and extreme temperatures. Content Areas: Science, Literacy, ELA
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The Boll Weevil
Students will learn about the boll weevil, a highly destructive insect to cotton crops. Content Areas: Literacy, ELA, Social Studies
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Trees are for Treasuring...and Measuring
This lesson will introduce students to several ways to measure trees along with a way to measure their importance to earth’s water cycle. Content Areas: Math, Literacy, ELA
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What's for Lunch?
Students will learn about food chains and create their own. Students will also use research materials to learn about an insect of their choice. Content Areas: Literacy, ELA, Social Studies
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