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Lesson Plan: Weather Prediction Activity

July 22, 2025 | Education Resources

Weather prediction Activity Objective: Students will be introduced to antique techniques mariners used to predict weather while at sea. Students will observe most of the natural phenomena sailors monitored in the past (wind, sky color, halo around the moon, and...

Lesson Plan: Mini Water Cycle Activity

July 22, 2025 | Education Resources

Mini Water Cycle Activity Objective: Students will learn how thermal energy is transferred and how this transfer of energy establishes and drives the water cycle. Grades: 3rd – 8th grades. NGSS Core Disciplinary Ideas: ESS2.A, ESS2.C, PS1.A, PS3.A, and PS3.B....

Lesson Plan: A Battleship’s Vocabulary

July 22, 2025 | Education Resources

A Battleship’s Vocabulary The language used to describe parts of a large Naval ship can be difficult to learn. Using some sort of topic information as chosen by the teacher (internet, encyclopedia, or other literature), students fill in the crossword to learn the...

Lesson Plan: The Story of Victory the Dog

July 22, 2025 | Education Resources

The Story of Victory the Dog Learn how to write a professional letter using the real story of the USS Iowa’s ship’s dog. Grades: 4-6 Disciplines: Reading, Social Studies Download Lesson PlanMLIMITED TIME ONLY! Receive a digital commemorative Plank Owner certificate....

Lesson Plan: Where in the World?

July 22, 2025 | Education Resources

Where in the World? This lesson teaches the concepts of latitude and longitude with relation to the globe. Grades: 4-6 Disciplines: Geography, Math Download Lesson PlanMLIMITED TIME ONLY! Receive a digital commemorative Plank Owner certificate. Join Free. Earn Points....

Lesson Plan: Where in the World War?

July 22, 2025 | Education Resources

Where in the World War? As an introduction to World War II in the Pacific, students will use classroom reference materials to learn the basic geography of the Pacific Theatre of Operations. Grades: 6-8 Disciplines: Geography, Reading, Social Studies Download Lesson...