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Performing Well Under Pressure

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students examine the properties of minerals and show examples of the functions.  In this minerals instructional activity students create models of different minerals.
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Properties of Minerals

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the basic building blocks of our planet.  In this minerals lesson students begin the process of forensics on the basis of investigation and drawing conclusions from observations. 
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Logarithms: Test Sections 4.1 - 4.3 A.P. Calculus

For Students 10th - 12th
In this logarithms learning exercise, students evaluate and solve equations with logarithms.  They derive the formula for a derivative of a given function.  Students explain the differences between logarithms.  This one-page learning...
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Magnetic Discovery Bottle

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine how to conduct simple investigations and use simple equipment to gather data.  In this magnet lesson students decide what types of objects are attracted to magnets. 
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Build a Better Bouncer

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students experiment with silly putty.  In this chemical changes lesson students work in groups, perform tests and collect data.
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Comic Strip on Triumph of Eunice

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this comic strip worksheet, students read and then identify the properties illustrated on a comic strip.  Students click on the link to find the seven questions.
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"A Material World" - Properties of Material

For Teachers All
Students study the relationship between and objects function, the choice of materials and the origin of the materials. In this material properties lesson students research the Internet, then create a presentation based on their research.
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Pursuit of The Properties of Metals and Nonmetals

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how every element is classified based on the physical and chemical properties.  In this properties of metals instructional activity students divide into groups, complete a lab and finish a data sheet. 
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The"Dirt" on Soil

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine the three different types of soil and their physical properties.  In this soil lesson students design and implement a model of a water treatment plant. 
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Survival Science: How Evaporation and Condensation Can Save Your Life!

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders demonstrate how scientific principles can be used to provide resources in an emergency situation.  In this evaporation lesson students view a demonstration on a solar still and see a brief PowerPoint presentation. 
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Magnets, Electromagnets, and Motors

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Pupils examine the properties of magnets and electromagnets.  In this magnets lesson students create an electromagnet and use it to do work. 
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Math Review

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this math review worksheet, students respond to 16 questions that serve as a review of fractions, decimals, patterns, number sense, properties, story problems, and computation.
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Science

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students read labels of candy bars. In this ingredients lesson, students examine a variety of candy bar labels to determine the contents.  Students research to find additional information on each candy bar, then write an opinion article...
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Math vocabulary

For Students 6th - 10th
In this math vocabulary learning exercise, students write definitions and examples for properties, operations and more. Students complete this for 22 words.
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Crack the Property Code

For Students 4th - 6th
In this problem solving activity, students examine shape equations and use the provided information to determine the values of the shapes.
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Physical Changes of Matter

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students solve a mystery using evidence gathered during a science investigation.  In this physical changes lesson, students analyze a note written in marker to determine the physical changes the ink from the pen underwent.  Students...
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Let's Take a Rock Apart

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students take a crushed rock and sort the remains of the rock minerals into different categories based on the different properties. In this sorting lesson plan, students learn what makes up a rock and how to sort something into categories.
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What a Can Can Do

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students explore the properties of a can. In this aluminum science lesson, students conduct various experiments to identify properties of aluminum. Students examine the appearance, temperature, and corrosion resistance of aluminum.
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Characteristics of Materials

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students describe and compare common properties of various classroom materials. In this science/matter lesson, students observe common classroom items and the materials they are made of to complete a list of common properties.
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Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures

For Students 7th - 8th
In this elements, compounds, and mixtures worksheet, learners answer questions about the properties of elements, mixtures, and compounds. Students identify the physical changes that is made to a substance to determine if it is an element.
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Commutative and Associative Properties

For Students 7th - 10th
In this properties activity, students complete 4 matching problems regarding recognizing properties. Students then simplify 10 problems by combining like terms.
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Adding and Subtracting Integers

For Students 7th - 12th
In this adding and subtracting integers instructional activity, students find the sum or difference of 9 problems. Students then evaluate 4 expressions given certain values.
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Properties of Materials At the Sarehole Mill

For Students 8th
In this worksheet on properties, students complete a chart of various elements and check the properties that apply to each. Students study 12 elements and check any of the ten properties that pertain to each.
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Problem of the Day: Poison Game

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this problem of the day worksheet, students explain properties to determine the outcome of a described game. This one-page worksheet contains one problem.