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Newton in Motion-Project

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students investigate Newton's Third Law of Motion. In this Newton's Third Law of Motion lesson, students explore the law in the real world. Students break down the definition for understanding and do an experiment using a balloon.
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Drowsy Driver Awareness Day

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Drowsy Driver Awareness Day worksheet, students complete activities such as reading a passage, matching phrases, fill in the blanks, correct word choosing, multiple choice, sequencing, unscramble the sentences, write questions,...
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Simple/Complex Machines

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students make a simple machine. For this physics lesson, students learn about six types of simple machines and the purpose of each and brainstorm examples of simple and complex machines in the classroom. Students create a simple or...
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Color Mixing

For Teachers 1st
First graders practice identifying primary and secondary colors by mixing paint.  In this colors lesson plan, 1st graders utilize primary colored paint to mix and experiment with in order to create secondary colors.  Students paint a...
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Staghorn Coral

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students recognize that staghorn coral helps reef growth in the Caribbean.  In this Coral Reef lesson, students design a habitat model using various art materials to explain how staghorn coral helps the reef grow. Students share their...
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Probability

For Students 9th - 12th
In this probability and statistics learning exercise, students determine the probability of a series of independent event occurring.  The one page learning exercise contains a combination of four multiple choice and free response...
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Automobile Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 7th
In this interactive vocabulary worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions based on their knowledge of car parts and their definitions.
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Applied Science - Technology Post-Lab

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore inventions. In this Applied Science lesson, students discuss the history of everyday objects and the invention of them. Students illustrate and describe their own invention.
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Applied Science - Technology (2A) Post Lab

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore simple machines. In this technology lesson, 2nd graders look at pulleys and gears and what the uses are for each. They complete a worksheet comparing the two. 
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So Fast! So Slow!

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders give examples of objects that move slow and fast. In this physics lesson plan, 5th graders rank animals according to how quickly they move. They create a bar graph of organisms versus rates of speed.
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Mousetrap Cars

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Use mousetrap cars to make hands on connections with concepts such as energy, friction, momentum, and simple machines.
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Power in Acceleration

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Once students have mastered basic skills they can move on to high interest and challenging activities.
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Celebrating Thanksgiving in the Classroom

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
A Thanksgiving themed project can be a fun and educational way to celebrate the holiday season.
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Organizer
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Word Definitions

For Students Pre-K - 11th
An ELD definitions list, this resource covers travel-related vocabulary in English. However, it does not offer any opportunities for practice. Based on British English.
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Transportation

For Teachers K
Students identify and name at least six different kinds of transportion, sort and classify different kinds of transport according to similar and/or different characteristics and identify the purpose of different types of transportion.
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Take Apart Sentences

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the two main parts of sentences, subject and predicate. They, in groups, mix up their sentence strips and then place them face down and have a contest to see which group can rebuild the sentences correctly in the...
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Back To The Drawing Board

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners recognize and imitate Leonardo da Vinci's unique artistic style. Through observation and practice, students capture the look of real things from many angles in actual space. They attempt their own still life drawing.
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School Neighborhood Walking Tour

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners list specific boundaries in their school neighborhood and explain their possible purpose. They examine a neighborhood and see what connects us and what divides us. They, in groups, make maps of various neighborhoods and present...
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1, 2, 3 Hooray for Number Equivalency!

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students represent equivalent amounts using concrete materials, number symbols, and number words.
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Simple Machines: Inclined Plane

For Teachers K - 8th
Young scholars use an inclined plane to move a heavy load.
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Aircraft vs. Spacecraft

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate differences between aircraft and spacecraft, and the differences in propulsion systems. They build pinwheel airplanes and balloon rockets. An interactive activity quizzes students on thrust.
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Make Life Simple

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine six simple machines by looking at pictures of real world objects.
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Measurement Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students review estimation, measurement, fractions, decimals while familiarizing themselves with a new classroom at the beginning of the year.
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Master Spy

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explain that a code is a system of symbols, letters, words, or signals that are used instead of ordinary words and numbers to send messages or to store information. They practice deciphering a variety of secret codes used in...

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