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The Whole Trut about Whole Grain Breads
Students comprehend the nutrition benefits whole grain breads. They explore how to overcome the common barriers to eating whole grain bread. Students investigate how to choose and store whole grain breads. They comprehend the...
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pH and Red Cabbage Juice
Learners review properties of materials and define what pH tells them about matter. For this pH levels lesson, students determine whether materials are acids or bases using indicator substances.
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Acids, Bases, Acid-Base Reactions
In this chemistry worksheet, students read and study the chapter to answer 110 problem solving and short answer questions related to acids and bases.
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Make Sense of Nature
Learners participate in this program that heightens their awareness and curiosity of nature as well as their sense of adventure and exploring new surroundings. They identify and choose an object from nature after exploring it with other...
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Microbes and Health
Students participate in activities that show them how tiny germs are spread. In this germs lesson plan, students engage in hands on lessons to show them how microorganisms can easily spread disease through the mouth and hands.
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Sweet Science: How Sugar Molecules are Manipulated in Candy Making
Students investigate how heat affect sugar solutions. In this science lesson, students compare the sweetness of different types of sugars. They research the development of sugar and create a timeline.
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Hatching chickens
Learners recognize the need for gentle care of eggs. In this chicken hatching lesson, students observe the process of incubating eggs for hatching. Learners find the materials needed to properly care for the chicks. Students complete a...
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An Egg is Quiet
Students discover information about animal eggs by reading the book, An Egg is Quiet. In this animal science lesson, students research different animals to find out what their eggs look like. Students use a provided chart to guide...
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Water
Students conduct a series of investigations on the unique properties of water. In this general science lesson, students explain what causes water's surface tension. They explain the different stages in the water cycle.
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Heart Fair
Learners demonstrate their knowledge of the heart and heart disease by creating and presenting a project at the annual Heart Fair. They design a booth for the Heart Fair and inform people of how to have and maintain a healthy heart.
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The Window
Pupils read a story entitled, "The Window," and discover how some cultures are rejected by others. Students write a letter expressing feelings of rejection and keep a journal of significant events in the story. Using a graphic...
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Reading Comprehension
In this reading comprehension instructional activity, students read a passage and answer questions based on the main idea of the passage. Students answer 4 questions about the passage.
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Determining The pH Of Common Substances
Students use a pH indicator to measure the pH of some fruits, common beverages, and borax. Students discover how to differentiate between an object that is an acid or a base.
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Advanced Critical Reading: Salt
In this critical reading learning exercise, students read a passage regarding salt then answer three questions based on the reading.
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Monomer and Polymer Chemistry
Students explain monomer/polymer chemistry of starches and sugars.
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Good/Bad Headlines BBC News School Report
In this BBC News good/bad headlines school report learning exercise, students read 48 possible report headlines. They place a tick mark next to good headlines, and put a cross next to bad headlines.
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Sprouting Artwork
Students complete activities to study seeds sprouting and plant growth. In this plant science lesson, students use mustard seeds and sponges to study the seed sprouting process. Students observe their seeds for several days and complete...
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Digestive System
In this digestive system learning exercise, students answer a list of true/ false questions. The students answer questions based on their knowledge of each process of the digestive system.
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Why is the Sea Salty?
Students conduct a hands-on activity to investigate salt concentrations in water and how salt remain after water evaporates. They can also do a Saltwater Painting to once again observe the evaporation. process.
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Microbes and Health
Sixth graders become acquainted with the concept of how microorganisms cause disease. They role play that some class members have exhibited some alarming symptoms. Groups must determine which disease the symptoms are pointing to.
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Mystery of the Eleven Unknown Substances
Fourth graders identify eleven white substances that are commonly found in the household. They, in pairs, perform experiments on a variety of substances, and must identify them based on the reactions they observe.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Flavor That Food! Exploring the Science of Marinades
Have you ever tasted a delicious burger and wondered how it got so much flavor? Maybe you've heard your family talk about marinating foods before cooking or grilling them. A marinade is a mixture of seasonings used to flavor or tenderize...
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Science Buddies: How Do You Make the 'Best' Cookie?
The benefit to cooking food from scratch versus store bought food is that you determine the taste. In this science fair project, discover if you can perfect the taste of your favorite cookie right in your own kitchen by experimenting...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Diminished Sensory Input and the Enjoyment of Food
This is a five-question quiz pertaining to the passage "Diminished Sensory Input and the Enjoyment of Food."