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Quiz: Weather Prediction
In this science worksheet, 3rd graders will focus on the weather. Students will respond to ten fill in the blank questions regarding weather prediction.
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Fossil Formation
Young scholars discuss fossils. In this science lesson, students simulate fossils within Earth's layers by using gummy fish and bread.
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Cool Suits
Students examine the materials that are used to make space suits. They complete an experiment in which they test different materials in different colors to determine the best one for keeping astronauts comfortable. They analyze the data.
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Weather, Migrations, and Plants
Students research the effects of day-to-day weather on animal migrations, plant growth and other seasonal events. They consult maps, observe and record local conditions, keep journals and use their collected data check hypotheses.
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Exploring Rocks
Students recognize differences in the size, shape, texture, and color of different rocks. In this rocks lesson plan, students also learn and repeat back how a volcano erupts and make one out of a toilet paper tube.
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Cold Front Characteristics
Students study the weather conditions before, during, and after cold front passage. Two cold front examples are provided so that comparisons can be made. They are divided in two large groups. Each group studies a different cold front case.
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Earth's Weather
Seventh graders learn how solar radiation, latitude, and other factors affect weather. They break into six groups and are assigned a topic to research and to present their findings orally.
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Atoms, Kinetic Theory, Solids and Fluids
Students identify and describe the building blocks that make up an atom. They also compare the ages of atoms to the ages of the materials they compose,as well as, give examples that illustrate the small size of atoms.
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Weather Around the World
Students learn a few key weather terminology and a variety of climates through examining and recording weather characteristics in a variety of communities around the world.
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Robert Boyle's Informants
Students review and discuss the importance of Boyle's informants and how he sometimes relied on information from those with experience of the wider world to substantiate his scientific theories. They complete the worksheet, answering...
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Extreme Heat
Students, in groups, investigage and demonstrate the science behind the development and characteristics of extreme heat.
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Water 2: Disappearing Water
Students will observe the amount of water in an open container over time and also examine the amount of water in a closed container over time. They then will compare and contrast the sets.
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Water and Ice
Students explore the states of water. In this water states activity, students observe ice over time and the changes that take place. Students read a related text and draw their observations in a journal entry. Students discuss the...
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Clouds in the Air: Why Are They There?
An experiment that demonstrates why there are clouds in the sky. Start with air, invisible water vapor, particles we call condensation nuclei, and air pressure...the cloud comes later!
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Exploring Atmospheric Pressure by Making a Barometer
Learners create their own barometer, calibrate it with the actual air pressure data, and compare that data with the boiling temperature of their water. They learn from this that atmospheric pressure affects the boiling points of liquid....
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Observing the Effect of Temperature on Change of State and Gas Pressure
This lab serves as a short introduction to both changes in state and air pressure/the gas laws. The students will heat a small amount of water in an aluminum can. They will then invert it in a bucket of cold water and crush the can using...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Weather Watchers
Students are introduced to some essential meteorology concepts so they more fully understand the impact of meteorological activity on air pollution control and prevention. First, they develop an understanding of the magnitude and...
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Aspects of Weather
A detailed weather lesson plan written for the primary, intermediate, and junior high level. Topics covered are weather symbols, thermometer, graphing temperature results, clouds, moisture and air pressure.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: I'm So Crushed
In this activity, students will have an opportunity to solve a mystery. They will discover why a soda can collapses during a demonstration due to the effects of changes in temperature and atmospheric pressure. Students will gain further...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: Temperature Volume Relationship of a Gas
A lab activity where students investigate the relationship between temperature and volume using a plastic syringe with a stopper. The syringe, filled with trapped air, is placed in a hot and a cold water bath, and temperature and volume...
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Teach Engineering: Weather Basics
Students are introduced to the basics of the Earth's weather. Concepts include fundamental causes of common weather phenomena such as temperature changes, wind, clouds, rain and snow. The different factors that affect the weather and the...
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Weather Maps
This site provides a lesson plan in which groups of students will each investigate a different type of weather map use for weather forecasting. Also includes discussion questions, extension ideas, and links to additional sites for more...