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Interactive
OpenSciEd

Open Sci Ed: Net Logo: Conduction in Solids Reduced

For Students 9th - 10th
This simulation shows conduction of thermal energy within and between solids, based on the kinetic energy of particles, and collisions between neighboring particles.
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Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Refraction Extravaganza!

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders learn how light waves bend differently in different mediums.
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Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: The Lightbulb Just Went On!

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discover how electricity can be converted to light energy.
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Handout
Integrated Publishing

Integrated Publishing: Levers

For Students 9th - 10th
A quite lengthy chapter on the simple machine the lever. Includes uses, classes, mechanical advantage, formulae, etc. A full discussion, with good illustrations.
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Lesson Plan
McREL International

Mc Rel: Whelmer #11 Learning Activity: Straw Oboes

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
An easy to do activity that investigates sound waves, wave length, frequency and pitch. The activity is presented in a lesson plan format that meets NSES standards.
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Lesson Plan
McREL International

Mc Rel: Whelmer #67 Activity: Bells in Your Ears

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
An easy to do, fun activity that investigates sound waves. The activity is presented in lesson plan format that meets NSES standards.