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Curated OER

The Circumference and Diameter of a Circle

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate the finding of the diameter of a circle in order to extend the practice towards finding the circumference. They differentiate between the distance measured across a circle from that of around the perimeter.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Physical Fitness

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students compare sedentary lifestyles to active lifestyles. In this health lesson, students discuss the implications of different kinds of lifestyles, complete a worksheet, then participate in a physical activity.
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Curated OER

PROJECTILE MOTION

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students measure muzzle velocity, and predict range of a projectile device.  In this motion lesson students complete a lab and explain the outcomes of their experiments. 
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Newton's Apple: Frisbee Physics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This teacher's guide from Public Television's Newton's Apple discusses and illustrates the physics principles governing the flight of a frisbee. Includes teacher lesson plans, activity ideas, discussion questions, and information about...
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Why Do Aerobie Flying Rings Go So Much Further Than Frisbees?

For Students 6th - 9th
Use the instructions from this Science Buddies project to develop your hypothesis on whether flying rings fly farther than flying disks. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and...
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Lesson Plan
PE Central

Pe Central: Pe Lesson Ideas: Aerobic Frisbee Golf

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
The physical activity described at this website combines cardiovascular fitness exercises (frisbee, push-ups, jumping jacks) and academic subjects math and science.
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: The 'Ultimate' Science Fair Project: Flying Disk Aerodynamics

For Students 9th - 10th
Tossing a Frisbee with your friends is a great way to have fun in the sun. As you practice your throws and become more accurate, you're learning about the aerodynamics of Frisbee flight intuitively. You're learning the body mechanics...
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eBook
Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy: Animals: Air Dogs

For Students 1st - 2nd
See all the dogs that are good at flying through the air and catching a frisbee. Includes audio narration in 15 additional languages with text in English.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Forgotten Inventors

For Students 9th - 10th
This illustrated feature from the American Experience Web site highlights the frequently forgotten inventors of several useful, innovative technologies.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Special Feature: Forgotten Inventors

For Students 9th - 10th
This fascinating site from PBS features seven inventions from the 19th and 20th centuries, along with information about the men and women who created them. Click on one of the small photos to learn more, or scroll down through the...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Grass

For Students 9th - 10th
This photo shows a field of lush looking green grass. Bordered by a few large trees, this grass looks like a perfect place to walk your dog, take the family for a picnic or play a game of frisbee.

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