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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Renewable Energy Sources

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Place learners into groups to research and present different renewable energy sources. As individuals listen to the class presentations, they take notes and then write a persuasive article defending the form of energy that they feel...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Scientific Method

For Students 6th - 8th
In this science worksheet, students find the words that associate the steps of the scientific method. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Changing Surfaces of Earth

For Students 6th - 8th
In this earth science worksheet, students find the words that are associated with landforms and erosion. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

African Americans in Science

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners examine the life of renowned African American scientists. In this science literacy instructional activity, students explore a website containing profiles and achievements of past and present African American scientists. They...
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Activity
NWT Literacy Council

Nwt Literacy Council: How to Kit: Science Fun [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This package of activities is intended for use at a family literacy event on science. The premise is that family literacy and adult literacy go hand in hand. There are suggestions for how to organize the event, and numerous ideas for...
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Article
American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Issues in (Biology) Education

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A series of articles on current issues in teaching biology. Several are available in Spanish.
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Professional Doc
Wisconsin Response to Intervention Center

Wisconsin Rt I Center: Print Rich Environment [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Classroom teachers will learn the importance of a print rich environment. Teachers will learn how to implement a print rich environment and how to measure students' progress relative to the print rich environment.
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Activity
Other

University of Richmond: Archimedes Initiative

For Students 9th - 10th
The Archimedes Initiative is home to thematic videos on aspects of the inquiry cycle. With coverage of the ins and outs of science fair projects and video interviews of science fair participants who discuss their projects, discoveries,...
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Arec: Model for Enhancing Science Literacy Using Field Geology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This course enhances science literacy by emphasizing the repeated practice of making observations, posing questions & developing hypotheses around a narrowly focused aspect of Minnesota Geology. Learners construct new knowledge using...
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Website
US Department of Education

U.s. Department of Education: Helping Your Child Learn Science

For Students 3rd - 8th
There are many activities available for families to promote science education in the community. This sites lists opportunities to do just that!
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Why Should You Be Scientifically Literate?

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this lesson, students read, discuss, and analyze an article about the importance of scientific literacy, and develop an appreciation of the role science plays in their own lives.