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I, Robot, Can Do That!
Young scholars describe the three types of underwater robots and the advantages and disadvantages of using them. In this underwater lesson students are given a task and identify the best robot for the job.
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Science Fiction
Do your sixth graders like science fiction? Learn to identify elements of the science fiction genre with a literature lesson. They read from Only You Can Save Mankind and identify the objects, words, and characters from the scenarios....
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Pair the Plants: An Introduction to Scientific Names
Students examine why plants have both common and scientific names, then complete the activity by matching each common plant name with its scientific name. They finish by working in cooperative groups to create an ABC of Plants class book.
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Interview with Meriwether Lewis
Learners ask questions and prepare responses to Meriwether Lewis and his expedition. In this journal instructional activity students present their questions to the class.
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The Periodic Table
Students examine the periodic table and how it was developed. In this chemistry lesson students identify common properties and uses of elements within a family.
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Surface Tension
Students study surface tension and determine if soap and heat will affect surface tension. In this tension lesson students complete a lab, make a hypothesis and answer questions.
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Measure for Measure: Time & Temperature
Students examine scientific inquiry. In this time and temperature lesson plan students create a template to solve scientific problems and work through a science problem.
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A Journey Through Time
In this science worksheet, students research a specific time frame to discover major scientific developments and historical events. Then they identify at least 50 events and write a brief description of each. Students also create a time...
Philosophy Pages
Philosophy Pages: Logic
This site can get as detailed as you care to get in the study of logic. Start at the beginning for a definition of logic, and continue on for more in depth study.
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Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences
This site can be viewed in 3 different languages. When a language is chosen information about the institute comes up and icons are presented for more information.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Measurement
Given investigation quantitative data, students will determine its degree of precision and/or accuracy and causes for uncertainties in measured data.
NASA
Nasa: Jsc Home Page
NASA's Johnson Space Center is located near Houston, Texas and was constructed as "the primary center for: design, development testing of spacecraft and associated systems for human flight; selection and training of astronauts; planning...
University of Toronto (Canada)
Question Corner Scientific Notation in Everyday Life
A good explanation and short history of scientific notation. Includes some examples.
University of California
Ucmp: Georges Cuvier
This site from the University of California, Berkeley offers a biography of George Cuvier. Scientific ideas of George Cuvier are presented, such as those related to comparative anatomy, fossils, the idea of extinction, and others....
University of Arizona
University of Arizona: Dihybrid Problem Set
This site is provided by the University of Arizona and it gives great information on the subject. Good collection of dihybrid crosses which exemplify the issue of independent assortment. Work these once you think you've mastered th concept.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Workshop Constructivism: Paradigm for Teaching: Learning
What is constructivism? Use this informative site to learn more about this theory and how it is incorporated into teaching and learning.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Multiplication and Division With Scientific Notation
Learn how to multiply and divide numbers when they are written in scientific notation with this easy-to-follow tutorial.
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Computer Science for Fun: What Is Computational Thinking?
Find out about teaching computational in the classroom, and then link to some classroom resources and student activities to teach these skills.
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North Dakota State Univ./mendel's Law of Ind. Asstort.
Good description of Mendel's findings and his second major principle.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Converting to and From Scientific Notation
This tutorial helps you take a number in standard form and write it in scientific notation with several examples.
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Ampas: Scientific and Technical Awards
A description and explanation of the science and technical awards of the Academy Awards. Provides insight into the extensive behind-the-scenes work involved in motion pictures.
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The National Academies: Space Studies Board
The Space Studies Board is a division of the National Academies which were created to advise the government in scientific and technical matters.
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Austin Community College: Scientific Notation
This site from the Austin Community College provides a scientific notation tutorial with a pretest to determine whether or not you need the tutorial. The tutorial includes explanations on how to understand scientific notation.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Scientific Method
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart covers the steps of the Scientific Method.