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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Strong as the Weakest Link

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Learners apply knowledge of stresses and forces by building model structures. In this force lesson plan, students consider skyscrapers and bridges in the world around them and the stresses that these structures endure. They use their...
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Article
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Kids Health: Figuring Out Phobias

For Students 3rd - 5th
A phobia is "an extremely strong fear of a situation or thing." Phobias don't just last a few minutes, they are fears that stay with you. A kid who has a phobia of dogs will go out of his way to avoid any situation that involves his...
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Handout
US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Earthquake Center: Glossary

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource provides definitions of important earthquake related terms.
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Article
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Kids Health: Being Afraid

For Students 3rd - 5th
Everyone is afraid of something. Maybe you're afraid of heights, your friend might be scared of the big monster that lives in his closet, and your little sister is spooked by circus clowns. We all have different fears, and they may even...