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Exploration Comes to Life with Orienteering, Geocaching
Grades: TK/K to 6Subjects: History-Social Science, Professional Development, Education Theory and Practice, GeographyThis article provides an overview of orienteering and geocaching as well as suggestions for incorporating these activities into ...Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)Views: 0Favorites: 0No Gloom, No Doom: Teaching About Climate Without Scaring Your Students: Podcast Episode 12
Grades: TK/K to 6Subjects: Weather, Climate & Atmosphere, Ecology & Ecosystems, Current Science, Professional Development and 2 additional..In this podcast, learn how to address climate misconceptions and avoid the fear of climate change by using activities that inspi...Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)Views: 0Favorites: 0Integrating Science and Math: Weather and Data Analysis
Grades: TK/K to 6Subjects: Mathematics, Science, Weather, Climate & Atmosphere, Measurement & Tools and 3 additional..This article discusses how the study of weather can meet the NCTM Data Analysis and Probability standard. Links to lessons for g...Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)Views: 0Favorites: 0Learning About Fossils Through Hands-On Science and Literacy
Grades: TK/K to 6Subjects: Earth & Space Science, Science, Evolution and Adaptation, Earth's Resources and 4 additional..This article highlights integrated science and literacy lessons that can be used to teach elementary students about fossils.Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)Views: 0Favorites: 0Common Misconceptions About Fossils and the History of the Polar Regions
Grades: TK/K to 6Subjects: Evolution and Adaptation, Curriculum Design, World History, United States History and 8 additional..This article describes common misconceptions held by elementary students about the history of the polar regions, fossils, and ge...Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)Views: 0Favorites: 0Lessons and Activities about Arctic Peoples
Grades: TK/K to 6Subjects: Cells, Writing Strategies, Experimentation and the Scientific Method, Curriculum Design and 8 additional..This article highlights lessons and activities for elementary students about the people and cultures of the Arctic region.Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)Views: 0Favorites: 0Hands-On Science and Literacy Lessons About Weather and Climate
Grades: TK/K to 6Subjects: Earth & Space Science, Science, Weather, Climate & Atmosphere, Ecology & Ecosystems and 5 additional..This article provides links to standards-based science and literacy lessons about weather, climate, polar climates, and climate ...Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)Views: 0Favorites: 0The Aurora: Inspiration for Art and Poetry Integration
Grades: TK/K to 6Subjects: Visual Arts, Writing Strategies, Curriculum Design, Literary genres and 2 additional..This article lists seven art techniques and four poetry types that can be used to depict and describe the aurora.Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)Views: 0Favorites: 0EarthComm Project - Curriculum
Grades: TK/K to 12Subjects: Inquiry & Problem Based Learning, Physics, Earth & Space Science, Science and 4 additional..This secondary-level educational program in Earth Sciences includes an extensive selection of student learning materials, teache...Views: 0Favorites: 0Kenneth E. Behring Hall of Mammals
Grades: No grades selected.Subjects: Life SciencesThis interactive online exhibition addresses the questions of what makes a mammal, how mammals evolve, and where mammals live an...Contributor: Smithsonian EducationViews: 0Favorites: 0Classroom Resources Search
Grades: No grades selected.Subjects: English-Language ArtsSearch or browse standards-based classroom materials on this webpage from the Smithsonian American Art Museum.Contributor: Smithsonian EducationViews: 0Favorites: 0Chandra: Interactive Games, Activities, and Quizzes
Grades: PS/Pre-K to 8Subjects: Science, Human Space ExplorationOnline children´s games, puzzles, images, and quizzes based on the Chandra X-ray Observatory, NASA´s flagship mission for X-ray ...Contributor: Smithsonian EducationViews: 0Favorites: 0Astronomy Education Links and Resources
Grades: PS/Pre-K to 12Subjects: Science, Human Space ExplorationEducational weblinks and resources relating to astrophysics. Sections include careers/internships, general education, K-8 educat...Contributor: Smithsonian EducationViews: 0Favorites: 0