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Fuel Mystery Dis-Solved

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students describe how temperature and surface area exposure affect the rate at which fuel is consumed. They explain why engineers want to know about the properties of a fuel when designing rockets. They create a bar graph of result data.
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The Magic School bus Inside A Hurricane

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars investigate the concept of a hurricane by using the cartoon series "The Magic Schoolbus" to simulate the fantasy of traveling through a hurricane. The lesson uses a KWL graphic organizer in order to guide student inquiry...
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Blast Off

For Teachers 5th - 8th
In this physical science exploration, small groups place a piece of antacid tablet into a film canister and step back to time how long it takes for the top to pop. They repeat the activity, altering either the amount or temperature of...
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On the Street Where You Live: Online Mapping

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students access the Internet and use Google Maps to pinpoint their home address and get directions to and from school. they write the directions in paragraph format.
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Burns

For Teachers 1st
First graders classify and sort items into categories of things that can cause burns and not cause burns. In this burns lesson plan, the teacher facilitates a discussion of things that can burn students and not burn them. They then...
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Coloring Interval Graphs

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students investigate planning an activity and getting it done on time. In this algebra instructional activity, students define vocabulary words related quadratic equations, including the vertex and intervals. They figure a good way to...
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Blast Off!

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the third law of motion. In this third law of motion lesson, 4th graders explore the forces necessary for a rocket to launch. Students compare and contrast propellant and fuel. Numerous resources are provided.
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Hear No Evil

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the function of the ears. For this sense of hearing lesson, students read the book Polar Bear, Polar Bear What Do You Hear and discuss the things the Polar Bear heard. Students construct simple musical instruments and...
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Heavy Issues

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders compare the difference between the mass of people, vehicles and trains in order to explain why it is important not to trespass on railroad tracks.
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Orienteering I

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are introduced to compass work. They name the parts of a compass. Students describe how the parts of a compass are used. They are shown the proper way to hold a compass. Students are shown that-a-way arrow and its purpose.
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Bridge Building

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Bridge the gaps in your knowledge of bridges. Individuals learn about bridge types by building models. The activity introduces beam bridges, arch bridges, truss bridges, and suspension bridges.
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Coastal Surveys

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Learners investigate the human impact on coastal land. For this coastal surveys lesson plan, students choose a coastal area and complete a survey sheet about the area. They choose a topic about a sea side village called Dunwich to...
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Rules and Laws of the Community

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders recognize and identify the need for rules in school. They also discuss the importance of safety rules at school, home, and in the community. They illustrate a rule which they have learned in class, and write letters to the...
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Outdoor Survival

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students are introduced to basic outdoor survival concepts. They identify the seven basic needs for survival. Students describe the symptoms and treatment for frostbite and hypothermia. They compare and contrast the value of different...
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Pyrotechnics for Pyromaniacs

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore how chemistry is associated with the annual celebration of America's independence. They learn what gunpowder is made of, the anatomy of a firework, how noise is made in fireworks and the safety issues.
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Ecosystems

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners work in small groups to create a poster illustrating the flow of energy through a typical ecosystem, then present their posters to the class.
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Understanding the Ice

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students explore the concept of sea ice. In this sea ice instructional activity, students interview arctic hunters to regarding the sea ice safety and attributes.
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Animal Adaptation

For Teachers K - 5th
Students begin the lesson by observing animals in their natural habitat. Using the internet, they research the types of adaptations they have gone through to be able to live comfortably in their environment. They observe what they see on...
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All About the Brain

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students use eggs, cooking oil, foam balls and more to create a simulation of the brain and record what happens in each step. For this brain lesson plan, students learn about protecting the brain, the brain's ability to learn, and reflexes.
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Solar Water Heater Kit

For Students 5th - 8th
In this earth science worksheet, students identify and experiment how hot water gets in a solar water heater. Then they respond to four short answer questions that follow related to the experiment.
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A Chemical Curiosity

For Students 5th - 7th
In this chemical change worksheet, students review physical changes such as evaporation and condensation before working with chemical change. They conduct an experiment with vinegar and baking soda before recording the chemical changes...
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Visiting Museums

For Teachers K - 8th
Students visit museums and gather information about dinosaur habitats, survival needs, and how they met these needs.
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Let's Create an Ecosystem

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders discover how an ecosystem works by creating one in class.  In this Earth science lesson, 7th graders study vocabulary terms associated with ecosystem and read environment handouts.  Students create an observatory...
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Comets and Meteors

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students construct a model of a comet nucleus using dry ice. They add other materials and describe the features. They complete related exercises on an Internet Web site.