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Spear Point Production

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars explore that prehistoric people had to have a good knowledge of the physical world around them in order to choose the best material for spear production. They also explore that prehistoric people were intelligent beings...
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Air Pressure

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students perform experiments that demonstrate the characteristics of air pressure. In this physics lesson, students participate and observe experiments using simple household items. The results of these experiments are used to help the...
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Alternative Energy

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students discover types of energy. In this physics instructional activity, students discuss ways to power a car a design a model car kit with an alternative form of energy.
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Machines All Around Us

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify simple machines. In this physics lesson, students explore different rooms in the school building, looking for simple machines. Students use a digital camera to take pictures of the simple machines.
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Light

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners explore light.  For this light wave physics lesson, students construct periscopes, kaleidoscopes, color wheels, and pinhole cameras.  Learners observe and record characteristics of light demonstrated through the use of these tools.
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The Benefits of Exercise

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Ways are identified in which exercise benefits the nervous, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems of the human body in this presentation. It also includes definitions for and examples of aerobic and anaerobic exercise, as well as...
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Predator, Predator, Don't East Me!

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
To prep for a lesson on predator/prey relationships, get kids up and moving. This game is based on the game 'Red Light, Green Light' but employs the concept of predator vs. prey. This is not a full lesson but could be useful as an...
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Jupiter

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
A student-produced PowerPoint provides basic facts about the planet of Jupiter. Illustrated slides highlight its physical attributes and satellites. A lot of interesting information about Jupiter is included, such as the fact that twenty...
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The Earth and Rocks

For Teachers 4th - 6th
There are inconsistencies in the information included on each slide. For example, physical characteristics are listed for sedimentary rocks, but formation is mentioned for metamorphic rocks. For igneous rocks, characteristics and a hint...
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Electricity and Magnetism

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders compare electricity and magnetism. For this science lesson, 4th graders discuss the concepts of electricity and magnetism and brainstorm examples of electrical and magnetic forces.
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Ice Cream Blizzards

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore whether the making of homemade ice cream is a physical change or a chemical change in a lab experiment. Students identify states of matter, describe the physical properties of states, and collect temperature data...
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Reflective Writing

For Students Pre-K - 6th
In this reflective writing worksheet, students write about physics. Students write about learning physics as well  as what they like most about physics.
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Simple Circuit: Electric Currents and Circuits

For Teachers 4th
Through inquiry and exploration, 4th graders will learn and understand the functions of open and closed circuits. They will break into 2 groups, define vocabulary, hypothesize how to light a bulb, then test their hypothesis 4 different...
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Poetry and Observations

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students compare poetry and the night sky. In this poetry lesson plan, students read poetry and compare the imagery from the poem with the night sky. Students explore how science and poetry relate to one another.
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On The Move

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders solve basic mathematical problems. They identify and apply key terms and equations relative to physical science. They discuss how train engines use fuel to move a generator, which creates electrical current that moves...
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Newton's 2nd Law of Motion

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students investigate how mass affects the speed of an object. In this physics lesson, students record data on the data table and graph results. They analyze findings and formulate a conclusion.
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The Wheels on the Bot Go Round and Round, Part I

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students determine how speed is measured. In this physics instructional activity, students design an experiment to find out if the robot's drive wheel size affects its speed. They collect data and discuss results.
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Wheels on the Bot Go Round and Round, Part II

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students hypothesize about the relationship between tire size of CEENBoT and ability to move a load. In this physics activity, students design an experiment to test their hypothesis. They record results and formulate their conclusion.
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Robotic Muscles

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners investigate how adding more pulleys affect the pulling power. In this physics lesson, students explain how pulleys work. They compare the work done by robots with and without pulleys.
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Gravity - The Glue of the Universe

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Students explore physics by conducting a class experiment. In this gravitational force instructional activity, students define several scientific terms associated with force. Students utilize a styrofoam cup and marbles to simulate a...
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Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree…You Might Become Famous

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore Newton's laws using CEENBoTs. For this physics lesson, students collect data and create tables and graphs. They calculate speed, acceleration and forces using mathematical formulas.
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Influential Scientists Crossword Puzzle Worksheet

For Students 4th - 6th
In this influential scientists crossword instructional activity, students read 12 clues pertaining to science professionals. Students fit their answers in a crossword puzzle.
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Influential Scientists Vocabulary Multiple Choice Worksheet

For Students 4th - 5th
In this influential scientists activity, learners read the definitions of 19 science professions. From 4 choices, students choose the correct name of the job that fits the definition. Example: studies birds (ornithologist).
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The Addiction With Friction

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students compare and contrast where friction occurs in robots and bicycles. In this science lesson plan, students label the diagram of bicycle and robots. They investigate how friction affects their different parts.

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