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		A Fish Tale ^Votes:0 A Fish Tale A Fish Tale Frances A. Henry John Whistler School 12419 S. Princeton Ave. 11533 S. Ada St. Chicago IL 60628 Chicago IL 60643 (312)928-1461 (312)535-5560 Objectives : This lesson is designed for the primary level student. The main objectives of this mini-teach are to: demonstrate how fish cells respond to fresh and salty water determine the age of a fish determine if temperature effects the movement of a fish's operculum (gill cover) and mouth identify the characteristics of fish Materials Needed : salt hand lens teaspoon fish scales (from a local market) masking tape dark paper marker a small cucumber fish net 2 shallow bowls, 1 large bowl ice aquarium with goldfish large-mouthed jar thermometer Strategy : 1. Fill both bowls one-half full with water. 2. Stir 1 teaspoon of salt Read More Go to Site


		Animals: Here and Now ^Votes:0 Animals: Here and Now Animals: Here and Now Marvin W. Bragg John Hope Community Academy 14346 Ingleside Ave. 5515 S. Lowe St. Dolton IL 60419 Chicago IL 60621 (708) 201-8093 (312) 535-3160 Objectives : Elementary school students (5th-6th grade) will be able to: 1. identify basic "zoo" animals upon sight by name 2. classify animals by particular type (i.e., habits, location, size, special colorings, grouping, etc.) 3. have a basic understanding of the animal kingdom and the various classifications 4. discuss and identify natural habitats of most zoo animals 5. construct and display a small "zoo like" model 6. write a short story or diary about an animal or pet of their choice Materials Needed : (per group of 2-3 students) 1. 2 boxes of animal crackers 2. 1 box of crayons 3. 2-4 sheets of po Read More Go to Site

		Bird Beaks ^Votes:0 Bird Beaks Bird Beaks Katherine Hill Helen J. McCorkle 9950 S. Carpenter 4421 S State Street Chicago IL 60643 Chicago IL 60621 (312)779-3872 (312)535-1793 Objectives : This lesson is designed for students in grades kindergarten through third. The main objective of this Mini-teach is to show students that many different birds can live in the same geographical area because they are adapted to eat different organisms. Students will be able to: 1. Compare the feeding habits of birds to their physical traits. 2. Expain that many varieties of birds can use the same habitat for gathering food because of adapting traits (i.e. beaks). Materials Needed : Per class (divided into 4 groups according to beak types): 1. Scissors 2. Spoons 3. Tweezers 4. Clothes pins (chop sticks) 5. 500 pennies (washer s Read More Go to Site

		Know Your Cousins - Monotremas, Marsupials, and Placentals ^Votes:0 Know Your Cousins - Monotremas, Marsupials, and Placentals Know Your Cousins - Monotremas, Marsupials, and Placentals Wilma Haynes Ruggles School 7348 S. Artesian 7831 S. Prairie Chicago IL 60629 Chicago IL 60619 (312)535-3085 Objectives : This lesson is designed for primary students. It identifies some mammals. Students should be able to recognize characteristics of mammals. Students should be able to categorize mammal groupings. Students should be able to describe how mammals grow inside the mother's body and resemble their parents at birth. Materials Needed : chalkboard chalk feely box hair fur eggs milk bones writing paper pencils glue crayons markers scissors construction paper animal flashcards animal pictures dice game board Strategy : The activities I devised to carry out my object Read More Go to Site

		Sharks ^Votes:0 Sharks Sharks Myrtie Bryan Martha Ruggles 12648 South Wallace 7831 South Prairie Avenue Chicago IL 60628 Chicago IL 60619 (312)568-0327 (312)535-3085 Objectives : This lesson is designed for students in grades two through eight. 1. The objective of this lesson is to teach the interrelationship between marine life forms. 2. Students will use role playing to demonstrate an understanding of the issues and diverse opinions people have about sharks. 3. To teach students that sharks use their senses to detect prey. 4. The students will understand that the sharks body parts help it float and make it more buoyant. 5. To show that sharks can detect blood in concentrations of 1 part per million. Materials Needed : 28 clear plastic cups 10 pairs of scissors 4 measuring teaspoons 10 plastic knives 1 1 Read More Go to Site

		Wonderful Worms ^Votes:0 Wonderful Worms Wonderful Worms Judith Lessin Rogers Elementary School 2644 W. Harrison 7345 N. Washtenaw Avenue Glenview IL 60025 Chicago IL 60645 (708)724-6824 (312)534-2125 Objectives : Primary children will be able to: identify living and non-living things. understand the importance of earthworms to the soil. name some basic facts about earthworms. recognize basic "worm" vocabulary words. demonstrate vermicomposting techniques. understand that different living things need different environments for living. Materials Needed : Earthworms Shop Towels Gummy Worms Water Paper Plates Knifes Containers Scissors Top Soil Sand Hardboiled Eggs Acetone Tape Recorder Rap Tape Worksheets Microphone Magnifier Ruler Optional Materials Needed : Balance Scale Terrarium Books Flashlight Prism Food Proce Read More Go to Site

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