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Take a Leap!
Eighth graders discuss the flight of the Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk. They study artwork of various sculptors showing the concept of flight. They write a paragraph and design a papier-mache' sculpture that shows movement.
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Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering: Build a Paper Airplane
Pupils brainstorm what it is like to fly on an airplane and discuss the parts of a plane. Students construct a paper plane of their own, decorate it, have a competition, and discuss the importance of each part of a plane and the role of...
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Build Your Own Hovercraft
Learners construct a hovercraft following specific procedures. In this technology lesson, students explain the physics principles behind hovercraft. They compare and contrast this machine with the aircraft.
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Model Rockets
Learners build a model rocket. In this model rocket instructional activity, students explore a rocket launch cycle. Learners investigate the laws of physics for each part of the launch. Students build model rockets and launch at school.
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Strange Sounds
Learners investigate sound as a form of energy. In this energy, forces, and sound lesson plan, students explore how different sounds may be made as they make a variety of materials vibrate. Learners observe the effects of vibrations and...
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Introduction to Mathematical Modeling
In this mathematical modeling instructional activity, students answer two essay questions. They describe Newton's Law of Cooling by describing and constructing a model and answering seven essay questions about the process.
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Fifth Grade Social Studies Practice-Multiple Choice
In this grade 5 social studies worksheet, 5th graders complete a set of 11 questions about a variety of 5th grade concepts. An answer key is included.
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Reflections on Earth: Exploring Planet Earth from Space
Young scholars examine satellite images of Earth and contrast images at different scales. In this exploring Earth from space lesson plan, students use satellite images to contrast images at different scales, calculate distances from the...
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Transportation in East Asia
Students engage in research about the subject of transportation in Eastern Asia. The size of countries and population pose challenges that are studied and reflected upon in student writings from the information found.
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Sound All Around Us
Students make predictions about how sound is formed. They view and discuss a video that explores sound formation and attempt to identify the origin of different sounds.
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How Germs Spread
Young scholars conduct a test to help them visualize the spread of
germs. They identify that a pandemic is an epidemic (an outbreak of an infectious disease) that spreads across a large region or even worldwide. Finally, students state...
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Sharks Taxonomy
Young scholars, in groups, establish a classification system for the world of your classroom. They draw a chart to explain their categories and system to the rest of the class.
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Working for Water
Students examine the ways that government works to help improve aquatic habitats. In this water habitats lesson students view a video and plan a school restoration project.
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Off We Go
First graders identify different types of transportation, and explain why each is important. They pretend they are going on a trip. They choose their mode of transportation, and use play money to buy their tickets.
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The Ups and Downs of It: Wind
Pupils explore the ways in which wind is formed and how it affects our weather.
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Health, Pollution, and Safety: Why Should We Care?
Students examine the impact of reducing the carbon dioxide emissions. They identify ways alternative fuels can lessen the effect of emissions on communities. Working in teams they conduct research from various community and Internet...
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Launch Time
Students create and launch their own paper rockets. They complete graphs to show distances. They discuss what modifications could be made to make it go further.
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Reading Activity: How Children See the Future
In this reading activity, students read a selection titled, "How Children See the Future," then answer 10 multiple choice questions.
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Moisture Lesson Plan
Students investigate the effects of moisture and dampness on homes, clothing, and mold growth. In this moisture lesson, students discuss which certain cities are damper than others based on location and geography. They talk about the...
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Planet Ark: Cheap Air Travel Adding to Global Warming
Interesting presentation of information to suggest that cheap airline prices are causing more people to fly, resulting in more jet fuel burning which pollutes the environment. Use this site to obtain a new perspective on the effects of...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Aviation Inspector
Because of the necessity of air travel of all types, there is a need for the aviation inspector. Read about the requirements for this career, the work environment, and the education requirements. Included is a video that shows an...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Argentina
Presents a virtual travel guide and country profile of Argentina, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and...