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The Grand Canyon

For Students 7th - 12th
In this geological processes activity, learners use Google Earth to access pictures of the Grand Canyon. Students look at the layering of rock over time. Learners complete 2 short answer questions.
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Around the World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners find the circumference of various round objects.  In this finding the circumference of various round objects lesson, students find the circumference of the Earth.  Learners find the circumference of trees, tires, and other...
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It's Gettin' Hot In Here, So Transfer Energy

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students study the means by which energy is transferred from the sun through the Earth's atmosphere. They examine radiation, conduction, and convection. They complete a lab to determine how the different transfers affect the atmosphere...
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INTERPRETING MAGNETIC FIELD MAPS

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students interpret magnetic field maps, rotate the coordinates to obtain different views, change the coordinate representation, and produce alternate graphical representations.
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Liquid Level

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students observe liquids in different containers and then explore the concept that liquids have level surfaces. They identify those who are not at the center to reinforce the concept of liquid levels with a representational puzzle and...
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Virtual Field Trip

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders are introduced to the concepts of weathering and erosion. In groups, they rotate between different stations to discover how each process effects different landforms. To end the lesson plan, they discuss each change in the...
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Kids for Conservation: Water Conservation Winter

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students rotate through various hands on and critical thinking activites designed to show the amount of water actually used by various people, companies, etc..., and helpful ways of conseving water.
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Can You Get A Charge Out Of Matter?

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students observe and demonstrate how objects can be charged positively and negatively and how static electricity works. They observe a teacher-led demonstration, and in small groups rotate through various static electricity activities,...
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Cloud Formation

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discuss the weather and cloud formation. They rotate, in groups, through various activity stations set up in the room. Stations include activities such as researching types of clouds, drawing pictures of the water cycle,...
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Animal Games

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Students explore a variety of games on the Internet that will teach them about animals; they focus on the Florida panther. Students choose the activity that is of interest to them, and then rotate between the games online and the games...
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Cupcake Core Sampling

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students discuss core samples. In this environment lesson, students experiment discovering what is beneath the surface by using cupcakes as models finding out what sort of layers are found within the cupcakes.
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Jupiter

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this Jupiter worksheet, students research the answers to five key facts associated with Jupiter including the distance from the sun and how long it takes to rotate around the earth.
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As the World Turns

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders read books and participate in class discussions about the motion of the stars and planets and moons in relation to the Earth. In small groups, 3rd graders act out these movements to music.
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Losing An Island

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine carbon dioxide and determine the impact of greenhouse gases on the earths spheres.  In this pollution lesson students complete a lab activity to see the impact of gases on the environment, 
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Seasons of the Year

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how the link between the tilt of the Earth's axis to the ecliptic and seasons of the year--length of day, effectiveness of sunlight, polar day and night, and seasons south and north of the equator, as well as near it.
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DAY AND NIGHT

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students use a lamp as the sun and his/her body as the earth. They rotate in different directions to explain how the earth moves around the sun. Using specific questions in their discussion, students discover the reasons for day and night.
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Learning Lesson: Moonlight Serenade

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students complete experiments as they act as the earth. They observe how different angles affect the phases of the moon seen by us. They discuss the differences in light and dark.
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Moon Observations

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students study the science of the moon. In this moon observations lesson plan, students study vocabulary associated with the moon, study a lunar calendar, and a phases of the moon's orbit around the Earth.
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The Celestial Sphere

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers are introduced to the celestial sphere, describing its apparent rotation and the special role of the pole star.
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The Seasons

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students determine the effect of the earth's tilt on the amount of incoming solar radiation throughout the year. They simulate the earth's orbit around the sun using a light bulb and a globe to simulate the seasons. Assessment questions...
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Mars Calendar Project

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students design a calendar that displays time on Mars. They explore the differences between time on Earth and time on Mars while making the calendar.
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Geologist and Core Sampling

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders observe a cupcake and attempt to answer each question on the observation page. They write three sentences that explains how a geologist takes core samples of the earth's surface. Students make sketches and write...
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Observing Motion

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore movement and motion. In this motion lesson, 1st graders how objects can move as well as how the Earth is in constant motion and the force of gravity. Students complete a coloring sheet.
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Sunspots or Lumpy Planets

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the method Galileo used to prove sunspots were actually on the sun instead of objects between the Earth and Sun.. They study the term foreshortening and assess its relevance to observation.

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