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Curated OER

Pressure in Fluids

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Students study the properties of fluids under different circumstances.  In this pressure fluids lesson students view a demonstration, complete an activity and describe what they learned. 
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Curated OER

PROPERTIES OF QUADRILATERALS

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine quadrilaterals including properties, definitions, and names.  In this quadrilateral lesson students apply the correct property to the different kinds of quadrilateral. 
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Curated OER

Plastics and Rubber: What's the Difference?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students observe how to classify things into groups based on physical properties.  In this plastic and rubber instructional activity students group and sort items to help them to better identify properties. 
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Curated OER

The Physical Setting

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders study the configuration of atoms in molecules to see that it determines the molecule's properties.  In this chemistry lesson students divide into groups and complete their assigned task.
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Curated OER

Acids and Bases - Vinegar II

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders experiment what happens when acids and bases are mixed together. In this acids and bases experimental instructional activity, 8th graders decide which of three solutions of unknown pH will neutralize a fourth solution of...
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Curated OER

A Magnetic Personality

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students learn about magnets and how they are formed and used. In this magnet lesson, students investigate the properties of magnets and how engineers use magnets in technology. They specifically learn about memory storage.
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Curated OER

Properties of Materials

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this material properties learning exercise, students complete 6 activities in which they learn about and explore the differences between materials and properties. They collect objects and list off the materials and properties, answer...
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Curated OER

Pass It On

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders participate in a class activity that helps them learn some geometric terms along with their definitions. They describe relationships between two and three-dimensional shapes and analyze attributes and properties of...
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Curated OER

How Far Does Light Go?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners engage in research from the internet to search for facts concerning the scientific properties of light. The information is collected in order to gather evidence for a classroom debate. The debate includes a question and answer...
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Curated OER

Au!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers describe the properties of gold. They analyze why gold has been valued throughout history. Students view the physical property identification and formation of gold. They view and analyze "pyrite" within the classroom.
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Curated OER

Let's Think About Water

For Teachers K
Students explore the different forms that water can take and conduct simple experiments to demonstrate some of its properties in each state. They watch a short video that illustrates some of these concepts.
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Curated OER

Properties of Magnets

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers determine the physical properties of magnets. They analyze the size, number of poles and strength of the magnets. They make observations of what happens to magnets when they are placed next to each other.
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Curated OER

Grain Properties Activity

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students study the similarities and differences of five different grains. They analyze the characteristics of corn, sunflower, milo, wheat, and soybeans.
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Curated OER

Science: Exploration Tubs

For Teachers 1st
First graders develop skills of scientific inquiry. They determine which objects float and which sink.
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Curated OER

Water Around Us

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders learn the effects of temperature on the states of water. Then students create paper snowflakes. Finally students complete a computer project with software which teaches the different states of water.
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Curated OER

Recycled Materials

For Teachers K - 1st
Students identify those materials that can be recycled and possible uses for these materials.
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Physical Science: The Periodic Table

For Students 9th - 10th
This learning module allows students to use the organization of the periodic table to understand the element and their properties. By the end of the activity, students will be able to locate metals, nonmetals, and metalloids and the...
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This tutorial for students new to algebra provides explanations, definitions, examples, and practice problems. The practice tests cover topics such as real numbers, fractions, equations, graphing, and exponents.
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University of Texas

Inside Mathematics: Quilt Making [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
This task challenges a student to demonstrate understanding of the concept of two dimensional shapes and their properties.
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American Chemical Society

Middle School Chemistry: Chapter 1: Solids, Liquids, and Gases

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Five exemplary chemistry lessons about the three states of matter complete with handouts and animations.
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Chemistry: Gases

For Students 9th - 10th
In this module, you will learn why gases are not affected by intermolecular attractions! You will also learn about the properties of gases and the math associated with this special group of matter.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Light: Reflection and Refraction

For Students 5th - 7th
This tutorial reviews over the properties of light. Students will learn about reflection and refraction through videos, questions, and interactive activities.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Solids, Liquids, and Gases

For Students 9th - 10th
Given descriptions, scenarios, or illustrations, students will distinguish between the compressibility, structure, shape, and volume of solids, liquids, and gases.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Water

For Students 9th - 10th
Given scenarios, descriptions, or illustrations, the student will determine the properties of water that affect chemical and biological systems.