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Activity
Exploratorium

Eddy Currents

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Make electromagnetic eddy currents evident with this demonstration. You will need to gather a few materials from the local hardware store and a strong neodymium magnet, but the visual value is well worthwhile.
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Modeling with Quadratic Functions (part 1)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Relevance is key! The resource applies quadratic modeling by incorporating application of physics and business. Pupils work through scenarios of projectile motion and revenue/profit relationships. By using the key features of the graph,...
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PPT
Curated OER

Acceleration

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Speed up the class's understanding of acceleration with a presentation! The resource includes a definition, example problems, acceleration due to gravity, and a graphical representation of acceleration.
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Activity
Illinois Elementary School Association

Improv Exercises

For Teachers 2nd - 12th
Here's an eight-page packet that describes 70 different improv activities to use as warm ups for drama classes. 
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Wonders Of The World

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore wonders of the world. In this ancient civilizations instructional activity, students create criteria for naming ancient wonders of the world and then use the criteria to evaluate wonders of world since the original list....
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Wonders of Weather

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate weather disasters by creating a virtual tornado.  In this wild weather lesson, students define a vortex and describe how a vortex keeps a tornado moving and causing damage.  Students utilize salt,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Understanding Tsunamis

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover the causes of tsunamis in oceans and fjords. They perform an experiment to discover how calving icebergs can create different wave patterns in the ocean and in a fjord. In addition, they draw a diagram to illustrate the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Civilizations: Abuse Of Power

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the role of government. In this government lesson, students watch "Civilizations: Abuse of Power," and discuss the responsibilities of government. Students then role play situations in history when the government has...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Stochastic and Deterministic Modeling

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed Standards
Explore the difference between stochastic and deterministic modeling through programming. First have the class write algorithms for relatively simple tasks using pseudocode. Use the Python 2.7 program app to simulate Mendel's Pea Pod...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Wisdom of Ben Franklin

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students recognize the wit and wisdom of Ben Franklin. They examine a list of proverbs of Ben Franklin and select a proverb to paraphrase. In addition, they create a modern proverb that has the same meaning as the one they picked by...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Language Acquisition: How Babies Learn a Language

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a book for small children. In this literary instructional activity, students examine the qualities in children's literature that capture the attention of the child. They then work in small groups to create a book to share...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

In the Company of Whales

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine whales and how they migrate.  In this whale lesson students research whales and their migration patterns.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Blue Planet: Tidal Seas

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners investigate how tides affect sea life. In this video based lesson, students view a video on how tides affect sea life. They do web-based research to find the answers to a series of questions and then play Tidal Trivia to test...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Stormy Weather

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars conduct experiments. In this weather lesson, students review what they know about weather elements such as cloud formation and storms. Young scholars conduct demonstrations and learn how lightning strikes.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Stable and Unstable Structures

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research three major bridge collapses. In this Physical Science lesson plan, students will sketch a bridge design for their area after their research. All bridge designs will be presented to the class to discuss strengths and...
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AP Physics 1: Kinematics Review

For Students 11th - 12th
Test takers stressing out over the upcoming exam? Help them prepare for the AP Physics i exam with this fast-paced video that includes a complete guide to everything related to kinematics. Also included are some common errors...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Clouds

For Students 4th - 5th
In this weather learning exercise, students read a detailed information sheet about different kinds of clouds and what weather they bring. Students answer 12 questions
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Cat in the Hat

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
In this Dr. Seuss comprehension of text worksheet, students complete a vocabulary word search, answer ten comprehension questions and match various pictures that rhyme.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Greece

For Students 6th - 10th
In this comprehension worksheet on Greece, students read the article presented and then answer the questions that follow. There are 12 short answer questions to complete about Greece, where it is located, the people, celebrations, and...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Reading Comprehension/Valentine's Day

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, learners learn facts about Valentine's Day by reading a one page story. Students then answer 6 questions.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

A Series of Unfortunate Events Vocabulary

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Series of Unfortunate Events worksheet, students answer 12 questions about Chapters 1 and 2 of the book The Bad Beginning.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Froggy's Baby Sister: Worksheet Packet

For Students 2nd
In this Froggy's Baby Sister worksheet packet, 2nd graders will learn vocabulary words my filling in missing letters and using a textbox, answer 10 yes or no comprehension questions, find words in a word search, complete cloze sentences,...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Aesop's Fables: Unity

For Students 4th - 5th
In this language arts and literature worksheet, students read 3 separate Aesop's fables that all have the theme of unity. Students then complete 5 pages of essay questions, short answer, detail checking, higher meaning reflections and...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Water Cycle

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this water cycle worksheet, students read an informational passage, observe a labeled diagram of the transpiration water cycle, and answer comprehension questions. Students answer seven multiple choice questions and write a story from...

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