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How do we know the Earth is Round?

Lesson Summary: The children should all be aware that the earth is, to all extents and purposes, round, but would probably not be able to explain how we know.  The lesson is designed to be read by the children and …

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Place Values for Decimals

Lesson Summary: The lesson assumes that the children have already covered place values in whole numbers and introduces them to place values using decimal places.  The discussion is designed for either paired or individual reading.  Activity A requires the children …

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Parenthesis in Math Calculations

Lesson Summary: The lesson introduces the children to the use of parenthesis in math calculations.  This is the first step in learning to order math operations.  The discussion is designed for either paired or individual reading.  Activity A is an …

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Symbiosis – Symbiotic Relationships – ClownFish and Sea Anemone

Lesson Summary: The lesson teaches the children about symbiotic relationships, concentrating on the mutually beneficial relationship between the clownfish and the sea anemone.  The reading may be used as a paired reading activity and should be available to the children …

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Parasitism – Brood Parasites

Lesson Summary: The lesson is designed to follow on a lesson on mutually beneficial symbiosis.  The reading may be used as a resource for the teacher but needs to be available to the children, if necessary, to assist them in …

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