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Comparing Light Bulbs
Fifth graders compare filaments in different light bulbs. In this science lesson, 5th graders view the filaments of light bulbs under a microscope.
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Life cycles
Students identify and explain the parts of a flower and their role in the life cycle of flowering plants, including pollination, seed dispersal and germination using the Internet. Students will also study and discuss the key points and...
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Incandescent Light Bulbs
In this light bulbs worksheet, students read about the creation of incandescent light bulbs and compare them with halogen bulbs. Students complete 3 short answer questions.
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Flower Structure and Reproduction
In this flower structure worksheet, students read the information on flower structure and reproduction. Students answer questions based on the reading provided.
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Science Revision
In this biology worksheet, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms pertaining to photosynthesis and kinetic energy. There are 54 biology terms located in the word search.
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Thomas Edison
In this mathematics instructional activity, students identify and define various vocabulary terms related to Thomas Edison through a math puzzle. There are nine problems to solve on the sheet.
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Why Does the Bulb Light When There is Flow?
Students analyze light bulbs and their design. They create filaments and build a circuit for testing the filaments. Through experimentation, students discover how filament wire works. They explore the role of protons, electrons, and...
Florida-Spectrum Environmental Services
Florida Spectrum: Chemical Fact Sheet: Rhenium
Excellent summary of the basics on rhenium.
Smithsonian Institution
Lemelson Center: Thomas Edison's Inventive Life
This site is a complete resource for learning about Edison's life, his inventions, and electricity. If you like experimenting, there are instructions included for how to make your own light bulb. Good photos.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Plantenstein Is the Suspect!
Detective Le Plant has discovered that one plant can produce many other plants. He needs you to help him find out how this happens. Follow along and learn about the parts of flowers and reproduction. Along the way, you will be quizzed!
Estrella Mountain Community College
Estrella Mountain Community College: Flower Structure
Site covers all aspects of plant reproduction such as life cycles, angiosperms and flowers. Provides links to other sites to aide in research.
Other
Mendel Web: Flower Structure
This site presents a diagram of flower, followed by a focus on Gregor Mendel's experiments on a flowering species of the pea.
The Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute: Edison's Lightbulb: History of Science and Technology
The Franklin Institute features a biography of Thomas Edison and a complete description of the light bulb as well as an experiment.
Other
Zephyrus: Flower Reproduction
A good graphic overview of flowering plant reproduction and the specific parts of the plant responsible for that.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: The Parts of a Flower
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart illustrates the parts of a flower. Students have opportunities to label and answer content questions about flowers.