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Curated OER

Simple Machines/Technology

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine the concept of work as the movement of an object through a distance. They define gravity and determine what type of work is caused by gravity. They measure how far an object is moved by a force. They make a...
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Curated OER

Scientists at Work: What'll they think of next?

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners explore scientific discovery while watching a video. They, in groups, are to research a scientific invention and present their findings to the class.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Learning About the Shape of the Earth

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate ways of telling the shape of the Earth and its position in the Universe both historically and today.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Objects as Self

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine how objects and setting help complete a self-portrait. They analyze Franklin's self-portraits before creating their own. They try to create the self-portrait as if they were in Franklin's time.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Rocketry in Motion

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students investigate why a balloon flies in one direction as air escapes in the opposite direction, which helps them understand the nature of rockets and fireworks. Individually and in teams, students conduct research to create a...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Interest Survey

For Students 6th - 7th
In this science and social studies worksheet, students complete a survey about their interests. Students check each subject that they are interested in, such as killer whales, Thomas Edison, and magnets.
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Interactive
Curated OER

ESL: What Fruit?

For Students 5th - 7th
In this ESL fruit vocabulary worksheet, students answer questions to determine what fruits are being described, clicking on an answer button for immediate feedback. 
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Where Will It Go?

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students predict the path of a ball bouncing off an object. In this physics activity, students conduct the rolling ball experiment to test their prediction. They perform several trials for accuracy.
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Handout
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Sir Isaac Newton Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an in-depth biographical account of the life of Sir Isaac Newton. Includes an image of his childhood home. Uses popups.
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Handout
University of Virginia

Sir Isaac Newton Projectiles and Planets

For Students 9th - 10th
A short account of Newton's life is provided (from birth to death) as is a somewhat detailed look at Newton's studies of gravity.
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Website
Other

Isaac Newton

For Students 9th - 10th
A page at the Isaac Newton (1642-1727 CE) Institute for the Mathematical Sciences website. This page, the contents of which come from the Microsoft Encarta encyclopedia, describes the upbringing, the education, the scientific and...
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Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: Isaac Newton

For Students 9th - 10th
Profile of Isaac Newton, with a description of his scientific theories, the impact he had on the world of science in his day, and the influence his ideas still have in the world today.
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Handout
Florida State University

Florida State University: Science, Optics & You: Sir Isaac Newton

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727), a scientist whose impact is felt in many disciplines today. His laws of motion are integral to basic physics, and he co-invented calculus.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: The Accomplishments of Isaac Newton

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the life of Isaac Newton and his many accomplishments in physics, mathematics, optics, and religious study, and how his discoveries helped in space research.
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Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Isaac Newton

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of the scientist that developed the theory of gravity and founded the three basic laws of motion, Isaac Newton.
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Article
Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Isaac Newton

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about one of the most well-known scientist, Isaac Newton, in this article. This article includes all the information about his life and accomplishments.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: 32 Easy Isaac Newton Facts for Kids

For Students 4th - 6th
Provides information about Isaac Newton, his accomplishments, his views on religion, and some interesting facts about him.
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Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Issac Newton O Logy Card

For Students 3rd - 8th
OLogy cards are like virtual baseball cards about all kinds of science topics. This one is about Sir Isaac Newton. See if you can answer a few questions when you're done reading.
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Handout
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: Isaac Newton

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography on scientist Isaac Newton, highlighting his discoveries and the book he published in 1687, "Principia", which was on his theories of gravity and laws of motion.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Famous Scientists Sir Isaac Newton

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage is a short biography of Sir Isaac Newton and his discovery of the force of gravity. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies...
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Website
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Science World: Life of Sir Isaac Newton

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from ScienceWorld provides an interesting biographical sketch of the English physicist and mathematician, Isaac Newton. The biography is a good size in length and very informative, with links provided throughout for additional...
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Website
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Isaac Newton

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Fordham University links to excerpts of Newton's major works. Please scroll down to find the section on Newton titled "The Creation of Classical Physics." You will be able to actually read some of Newton's work! Read...
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Website
Robin Chew

Lucid Cafe: Sir Isaac Newton

For Students 9th - 10th
The notable English scientist and mathematician Sir Isaac Newton lived from 1642-1727. This site is a brief biography.
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Handout
University of California

University of California Berkeley: Isaac Newton

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is given by the University of California, Berkeley, and it provides a detailed biography of Sir Isaac Newton, along with extensive information on his mathematical works.

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