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Invisible Ink
Students wxplore acids and indicators by watching a demostration in which "magic" ink appears. They duplicate the demonstration by writing magic messages using phenolphthalein solution and painting the message with vinegar to show it.
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Two of Everything
Pupils listen to story Two of Everything, illustrate coins they would put into the Magic Pot using paper and pencil, and solve Magic Pot riddles by viewing slide show and predicting coin totals. Students then create table listing...
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Insect or Spider?
Students compare and contrast the difference between insects and spiders. After a brief class discussion, students complete an activity matching the body parts of an insect and the body parts of a spider. Worksheet with answer key is...
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The Patchworker-Sentences Making Sense
Students are introduced to the activity by writing some sentences with words in the wrong order. They are told that the patchworker needs help to get things in the right order. Students are asked to read the list of words on the...
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How Much is a Million?
Fifth graders explore the relationship between customary and metric units of measurement. Through discussion and hands-on activities, they discover how units of measurement are related. Students create a millions book to aid in their...
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Magnetism
Students explore physical science by participating in a class science activity. In this magnet attribute lesson, students define a list of scientific vocabulary terms associated with magnets and participate in hands on magnet activities....
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Things Are Heating Up!
Third graders study how heat is produced from mechanical and electrical machines and human activities.
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The Sound Monster - Words That Make Sounds
Students watch as the teacher makes sounds with her hands. They think of a word to describe the sound. Students discuss the way the word sounds like the sound. They complete the "The Sound Monster Activity." Students are told that...
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Finding Out About the Stars and Planets
Students complete a web-based activity to study the planets and solar system. Students complete a number of activities including a slide show that depict the true facts about planets.
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I'm Falling For You!
Third graders are introduced to the concept of gravity by observing different objects being dropped from a high point. In groups, they complete the same activities Galileo did and record their observations. To end the lesson, they...
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Storytelling
Students explore the origins of folktales, fairytales, myths, legends, fables, and folktales in the ten lessons of this unit. A storytelling festival is held to feature the results of the variety of activities presented in the unit.
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Can You Get A Charge Out Of Matter?
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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Molecular Architecture
High schoolers cuminate their study of molecular structure and bonding with this activity.
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Wizard Word Search
In this word search worksheet, students locate 12 words that are hidden in the puzzle. The words can be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal. They find words such as; cauldron, broom, magic, and potion.
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Triangulation
Students calculate the triangulation of a box. In this triangulation lesson plan, students participate in an activity to find the calculate and then perform triangulations. They create a box and use formulas to determine the...
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Layers of the Earth
Students identify the layers of the Earth and complete activities for the topic. In this Earth layers lesson, students chart their ideas about the Earth's layers and view a PowerPoint for the topic. Students view an apple to learn about...
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Introduction to Fractions Using Cuisenaire Rods
Fifth graders use Cuisenaire rods in order to discover how to represent fractions with real objects. In this lesson on fractions, 5th graders first examine and learn the colors, lengths, and numerical values of each rod; then, students...
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Green Apples
Third graders brainstorm the effects of light on the growth of plants. In groups, they participate in various activities in which they grow alfalfa sprouts and lima beans. They complete a worksheet on how the varying amount of light...
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Codebreakers
In these code breaking activity worksheets, students complete 9 pages of activities for math puzzles and code breaking activities.
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Interpreting Language Arts, Health, and Visual Art
Fourth graders draw a magic mask with special powers based on one aspect of health. They write 1-2 paragraphs descibing the mask's special powers. Then they scan the images using a computer software program and write a new paragraph on...
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Deconstructing, Decomposition and Compost
Young scholars create and tend to an outdoor compost pile. They research about decomposition and composting. They create two activities for their peers to complete.
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Zoo Parade Days
Students practice proper throwing and catching activities, different locomotor activities and cooperative activities.
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Water Supply
Fourth graders explore weather patterns by completing an Internet project. In this water cycle lesson, 4th graders read assigned text including a Magic School Bus book about precipitation and water. Students complete a water science...
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The Path of Water
This project is designed so students can learn about the sources of water, the path it takes to get to homes and businesses, and the ways we use water. Students will begin by expanding their awareness of the hydrosphere as they research...