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We've Got the Power

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners examine how power can be generated and the advantages and disadvantages of each method.  In this investigative lesson students divide into groups, research the Internet and present it to the class.
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Pond Ecosystem Field Trip

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students investigate the environment by participating in a class trip. In this pond ecosystem lesson, students define a list of vocabulary terms associated with ponds such as invertebrate and metamorphosis. Students attend a field trip...
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The Chemistry of Life

For Students 7th - 12th
In this chemistry of life worksheet, students will review key terms of plant cell structure and chemistry by reading 13 clues to complete the puzzle. Word bank is included.
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Training for Three: Triathlon

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students complete a final exercise test (cycle ergometer) that enable them to discuss their potential in each of the three events. They are introduced to the concepts of economy and efficiency in running, swimming and cycling.
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Sleep Central

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore healthy and unhealthy sleeping habits. They make a class graph of the total number of hours students, as a class, sleep for the week.
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Radiation From Space

For Students 5th - 12th
In this space worksheet, students will review different aspects of light, sound, and radio waves in space and the use of different types of telescopes. This worksheet has 17 fill in the blank statements.
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Create a Cloud in a Jar (Hands-on Version)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the conditions necessary for cloud formation.  In this clouds lesson students complete an activity that shows them atmospheric pressure.
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Group Foraging

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore co-operation by researching ocean life. In this fish science lesson, students identify many vocabulary terms associated with oceanography and discuss what group foraging means among fish. Students utilize paints and...
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Hot Stuff

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate mechanical and electrical machines in the classroom and school, and identify which produce heat while operating.
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Bigger Faults Make Bigger Earthquakes

For Teachers K - 5th
Students experiment with string to visualize how earthquakes are created. Using various lengths of string, students determine which earthquakes lasted the longest and hypothesize why. Students look at a fault map and determine which may...
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Understanding Cloud Formation

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students view a demonstration that simulates cloud formation. They read a poem about clouds, participate in a class demonstration using warm water and ice and write a paragraph summarizing their observations.
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Fueling the Body

For Students 5th - 12th
For this nutrition worksheet, students review the organs and enzymes that are part of the digestive system. Then students review the food pyramid by comparing two menus. This worksheet has 9 fill in the blank, 4 true or false, and 5...
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Cells - Building Blocks of Life

For Students 7th - 12th
In this cells worksheet, students review cell organelles and their functions plus the different processes that take place within cells. This worksheet has 9 matching and 5 true or false questions.
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AP Chemistry Chapter 9

For Students 10th - 12th
In this AP Chemistry activity, learners apply concepts of electron configuration to accurately answer the questions provided. Students also draw Lewis structures of the given elements. Learners estimate the enthalpy of formation as well...
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Successful Paragraphs

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students write a five sentence paragraph with varied sentence beginnings. In this paragraph writing instructional activity, students use a teacher modeled procedure. They complete a worksheet about their favorite things, happenings, and...
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Solve the Case!

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students discover the habits of panthers by solving fictitious crime mysteries.  In this animal life lesson, students utilize their research from previous lessons to solve mysteries in a panther activity.  Students answer questions about...
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Graph a Panther's Diet

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students examine the diet of panthers. In this interpreting data lesson, students collect data on the panther's diet and chart the data in bar and pie graphs.
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Knowledge Quiz

For Students 4th - 6th
In this oceans quiz worksheet, students complete a 10 question multiple choice quiz covering a variety of concepts related to the ocean.
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Miniature Water Cycles

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders create a biome of their choosing in a terrarium. Terrariums are observed and results recorded daily for 2 weeks. They observe/record changes in the water within their terrarium and use the data to write sentences...
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Life in a Mini World

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders observe, describe, and classify microorganisms found in water sources. In small groups, they make their own slide, observe the Protozoa under a microscope, and record and classify the microorganisms.
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Movement Adventure

For Teachers K
Students discover movement and pantomime techniques in this adventurous story telling experience for kindergarten. Assessment is done through a short question and answer session and students drawing the "adventure".
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Super Scientist Quiz

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this science worksheet, students match each of the descriptions on the right to the correct scientist listed on the right. There are thirty scientists to identify and match on the sheet.
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Organic Compounds

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this organic compounds worksheet, students practice identifying chemical structures and compare sugars, starches, and lipids. This worksheet has 5 matching and 15 multiple choice questions.
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Amazing Planet DVD-Video Assignment

For Students 6th - 12th
In this geography skills instructional activity, learners watch the National Geographic video "Amazing Planet." Students then respond to 13 short answer questions about the content of the video.