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Reptiles and Birds
In this reptile and bird worksheet, students will read a paragraph about reptile characteristics and then answer 2 short answer questions. Then students will read a paragraph about bird characteristics and complete 2 short answer questions.
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Reptiles
In this reptiles instructional activity, students will compare the characteristics of reptiles with the characteristics of amphibians to complete 2 short answer questions.
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Identifying Organisms
For this organisms worksheet, students explain why scientists use common names to identify organisms and why scientific names are important. Then they describe the characteristics of the bark of a Betula alleghaniensis and how many pairs...
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Balancing the Scales: Understanding Ratios
Students are introduced to the concept of ratios. In groups, they convert sets of numbers into a ratio. After practicing, they use the ratios and proportions to solve story problems. They also calculate map distances and discover map...
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Measuring Where We Sit In The Universe
Students investigate scientific measurement. They use a variety of scales to do the job and communicate the results correctly. The teacher uses socratic questioning throughout the lesson checking for comprehension. Students measure some...
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Scale Matters
Third graders study the meaning of the digits an any whole numbers with up to 3 decimal places. They order decimals with up to 3 decimal places and perform measuring tasks, using a range of units and scales.
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Seesaws
Students make direct comparisons between objects using balance and spring scales. They also are encouraged to estimate which object is heavier by holding the objects before using the balance scales. Comparing the masses of objects is the...
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Scale and Image Reproduction
Students practice using mathematical issues of scale. They compare and contrast digital images verses the object in real life. They share their observations with the class.
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What Do Fish Look Like?
In this fish worksheet, students study the characterisitcs associated with all fish. Students study the 5 given facts about all fish and what they have in common for classification.
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Animal Body Coverings
First graders compare and contrast animals according to their various body coverings, (fur, scales, shells). Students discuss the different body coverings they have seen on animals. They conduct a sensory experiment in which they feel...
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Dog Salmon Lesson Three
Students observe patterns and scale sizes on the salmon skin. They explore the tanning of salmon skills and practice the Athabascan terms for the salmon parts. They make salmon skin prints.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Raising the Bar
Harry and Bianca's new boss at a concession stand uses bar graphs to keep records of their refreshment sales in this video from Cyberchase.
University of Texas
Inside Mathematics: Boxes [Pdf]
This task challenges students to demonstrate an understand of the concept of equality using scales and balance beams.
Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University: Sojurn: Anatomy of a Fugue
A wonderful site with detailed descriptions of most of the aspects of a fugue, including some examples. The article gets very technical so a background in music theory would be helpful before exploring this site.
Other
Tom Moore, Mulrennan Research Center/ Mosquito
The first section describes the general characteristics of the mosquito
Other
Music Fundamentals
This is like a music theory textbook online. It includes great explanations and assignments, although there is not a way to check your completed assignments. It begins with the basics and goes through triads. Midi files are included.
Other
Simple Science: Bits of Bugs
The innovative resource introduces learners to setting a scale when making measurements, units of measurement, and entomology. The activity has an interactive online version and a printable data sheet.
Music Theory
Music theory.net: The Major Scale
A terrific reference for music students and teachers! Explains the fundamentals of the major scale, provides diagrams, and audio clips to help children recognize this piece of music theory.
Music Theory
Music theory.net: The Minor Scales
Listen and learn with this explanation of minor scales. Each description of harmonic, melodic, and minor scales provides an illustrated example, and audio clips.
Music Theory
Music theory.net: Scale Degrees
A thorough explanation of scale degrees and the various names for each note. Provides illustrated examples and audio clips to enhance the lesson. Terrific resource for music students and teachers!
Other
Tone Savvy
You will find many free games that will help you develop your music theory knowledge. Learn rhythmic dictation, key signatures and intervals as well as several other topics concerning music theory.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Temperature
A page describing the concept of temperature and temperature scales. An interactive JavaScript form allows the visitor to investigate the relationship between the Kelvin, Celsius and Fahrenheit scales; enter a value and allow the...
University of Kentucky
The Physics and Math of Music
Read about a math research project done by three college students which helps us see physics and math in music. Here's a great approach for integrating curriculum!
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Chances Are
Focus on the "language" of probability by listing events from your life that are certain, impossible, likely and unlikely to happen. Determine the likelihood of an event occurring using a probability scale, based on a data set, and by...