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Curated OER

Popcorn Neutrino Lab

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students parcticipate in a modeling activity that simulates the cyclical role of experimental and theoretical science. Initially, students measure the mass of popcorn. They also record predictions of the mass of the kernels after they...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

"The Popcorn Book" by Tomie dePaola

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students read "The Popcorn Book" by Tomie dePaola and complete a variety of comprehension exercises. They discuss the text, identify facts presented in the book and the evidence supporting those facts and fill in the blanks of a worksheet.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

ESTIMATION

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners practice estimating and counting and using a ruler to measure distance.
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Website
Other

Popcorn!

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This site shows you that there is so much to learn from popcorn! Here you can learn about popcorn's nutritional value, play games, or even try science and art experiments involving popcorn. Full of fun activities and teacher resources too!
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Website
Other

Popcorn!

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This site shows you that there is so much to learn from popcorn! Here you can learn about popcorn's nutritional value, play games, or even try science and art experiments involving popcorn. Full of fun activities and teacher resources too!
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Website
US Department of Agriculture

Choose My Plate: All About the Grains Group

For Students 9th - 10th
There are two types of grains: whole grains and refined grains. Learn about each and find examples. Click on the "Grains Food Gallery" link to see examples, images, and serving sizes of different grains.
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Hey Pop!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
One of the best sounds and smells is fresh popcorn! At the movies, at the fair, or at home, everyone likes to munch on popcorn. What is your favorite brand? Is the most expensive the best? You will conduct a taste test to find out. You...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Popping Hot

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
For this lesson students will discover the different forms of heat transfer such as conduction, convection, and radiation and that these forms can be demonstrated by popping popcorn. Students will learn the health benefits of popcorn,...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: State Snack Food of Illinois Popcorn

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "State Snack Food of Illinois - Popcorn."