It Starts with "M"...Monarchs, Milkweed, Migration and More!
In this activity, students will share information alphabetically that they uncover through Monarch butterfly research.
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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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.
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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.
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The Boll Weevil
Students will learn about the boll weevil, a highly destructive insect to cotton crops.
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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.
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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.
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