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Lesson Plan
Arizona State University

Arizona State University: Symmetrical Design

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Here, at this site from the Arizona State University, is a simple lesson plan for math or art teachers in the primary grades. Students create their own symmetrical design based on Pennsylvania barn signs. Also has a link to a site with...
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Article
Other

Graphic Greats: Photo Treatment

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource presents an article about the use of photos in documents.
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Website
Other

Santa Monica College: Chemistry Laboratory Common Equipment

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out some photos and names of common lab equipment students encounter in Chemistry class.
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Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Take It From the Top

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students defy gravity by stacking blocks in different ways in this exercise. Other projects are linked to this lesson as well.
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Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Center of Gravity

For Students 9th - 10th
This activity demonstrates an easy way to find the center of gravity of an object.
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Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Balancing Act

For Students 3rd - 8th
Play the Balance Challenge game to see how various objects can be used to make a plank such as a teeter totter balance and how changing the position of an object will affect the motion and tilt of the plank.
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Unit Plan
CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Mass and Weight: What's the Difference?

For Students 9th - 10th
Explanation of the differences between mass and weight.
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Handout
MsMoney

Ms Money: Deciphering Your Bank Statement

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site explains the items that appear on a bank statement and also includes procedures for reconciling a bank statement. Click on the headings for more information. Also, explore the additional financial topics by clicking menu items.
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Tightrope Trials

For Teachers 7th - 9th
To learn about the concept of center of mass, students examine how objects balance. They make symmetrical cut-outs of different "creatures" and experiment with how they balance on a tightrope of string. Students see the concept of center...
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Perching Parrot

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore the concepts of center of mass and static equilibrium by seeing how non-symmetrical objects balance. Using a paper cut-out shape of a parrot sitting on a wire coat hanger, they learn that their parrot exists in stable...
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Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Using Models to Solve Equations

For Students 6th - 8th
Given a problem, the student will use concrete and pictorial models to solve equations and use symbols to record their actions.
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Math Slice

Math Slice: Balance Weights

For Students 6th - 8th
This resource allows students to practice balancing weights where students determine what weight is missing to make things balance. There are ten problems with instant feedback and an opportunity to practice again.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Hearing and Balance

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What do listening to music and riding a bike have in common? It might surprise you to learn that both activities depend on your ears. The ears do more than just...
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Bean Bag Challenges

For Teachers K - 1st
Students will learn physical fitness terminology as they participate in a bean bags activity.
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Exploring Balance

For Teachers K - 1st
During this lesson, young scholars will engage in many activities that require them to use their balance.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Measurement: Appropriate Tools for Metric Measurement

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Choose appropriate tools and metric units for given items and measurement situations.
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Interactive
Chateau Meddybemps

Chateau Meddybemps: Teeter Totter Experiments

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Practice comparing mass by trying the Teeter Totter Experiment. Watch the teeter totter move up and down as you compare Marcus to each animal.
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Activity
NASA

Nasa: Weight and Balance Forces Acting on an Airplane

For Students 9th - 10th
The effects of forces exerted on an airplane wing are discussed both conceptually and mathematically. Illustrations and sample problems and solutions are provided.
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Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Structures Around the World

For Students 3rd - 8th
How does that bridge stay up? What are the forces acting on that column? This site helps students understand how structures can be built by having them build their own. Also provides images of real structures for kids to compare with...
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eBook
Other

Chem Team: Stoichiometry: Volume Volume Stoichiometry

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand volume-volume stoichiometry with these volume-based example problems worked with solutions and explanations.
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Activity
TOPS Learning Systems

Tops Learning Systems: Top Science: Paper Beam Balance [Pdf]

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Construct and test a beam balance made out of paper.
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Website
Other

Left Foot Right Foot: Integrating I Movie [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This PDF document is a PowerPoint Presentation on integrating iMovie into your classroom. The five basic steps of plan, shoot, capture, edit and publish are outlined and examples of how to use iMovie in your classroom are given. Finally,...
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Triple Beam Balance: Function, Parts, and Uses

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what a triple beam balance does, how it is constructed, and how it functions.
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Activity
Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Triple Beam Balance Challenge (0.1 G)

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice reading a triple-beam balance to the nearest 0.1 g.