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Showing 2,448 results for Structure and Function ...
Structure and Function - Redwood Trees (1st Grade: Lesson 3 of 3)
Structure and Function - Animal Teeth (First Grade: Lesson 2 of 3)
Structure and Function - Banana Slugs (First Grade: Lesson 1 of 3)
Fun With Frogs
Castle Williams Historic Structure Report
- Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
Fort Jay Historic Structure Report
- Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
Fun Camoflage Vest
Freeing the Elwha (Sediment Deposition and River Structures)
Desert Plant Adaptations: Structures that Support Survival
Fun and Games at the Gateway Arch
St. Louis From the Beginning
- Type: Field Trips
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Marching for the Movement in St. Augustine
Exploring the History of Slavery in St. Louis
- Type: Distance Learning
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

This Distance Learning Program aims to provide an introduction to the history of slavery in St. Louis. Geared for students in grades 3 through 5, the program examines what life was like for enslaved Missourians and highlights the stories of six enslaved African Americans from St. Louis who went on to become nationally famous for their efforts to end slavery and promote racial equality in the United States.
"Mangrove Propagule Lab" Habitat Video: Florida Bay
St. Louis From the Beginning (Distance Learning)
- Type: Distance Learning
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Law and Order: Does the punishment fit the crime?
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
At the end of this activity, the student will be able to: -Summarize the establishment of state and national governments. -Explain the structure and function of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the federal government.
Pathways to Discovery – Getting to Know a Tree
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Use America's largest national park as a pathway to discovery! This lesson helps to familiarize students with the structure, function and importance of trees, and to develop identification skills.
Plant Adaptations
Tort Liability: Franke v. City of St. Louis
- Type: Field Trips
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Frederick Franke was injured in St. Louis when part of a building fell on his head as he was walking. Tragically, he died as a result of his injuries. His mother, Julia Franke, sued the owner of the building and the City of St. Louis for damages. This case was heard in 1888 in the St. Louis Courthouse (the Old Courthouse). Students will reenact the case and hear from all sides.