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A Basic Understanding of Photosynthesis

Lesson Summary: The lesson provides the children with a simplified explanation of photosynthesis.  The reading is designed to be used by the children, either individually or as a paired reading activity.   Activity A requires them to draw a diagram showing …

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Night Creatures – Glow Worms

Lesson Summary: The lesson introduces the children to the glow worm as a creature of the night.  It contains a number of facts about glow worms and, besides being a resource for the teacher, the reading can be used as …

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The Sense of Sight – I can See

Lesson Summary: The lesson provides the children with a description of the sense of sight. The discussion is designed to be used in a paired reading activity.  Depending on the children’s reading ability, the first activity could be facilitated by …

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Learning about Planets – Venus

Lesson Summary: The lesson introduces the children to the planet Venus. The discussion is designed to be used by the teacher as a resource and by the children as a reference. Photographs of Venus and Earth, available on the internet, …

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Learning about Planets – Mars

Lesson Summary: The lesson assumes a basic knowledge of the solar system and provides further information on planets and dwarf planets.  It introduces the children to the physical attributes of the planet Mars.  The discussion may be used for paired …

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