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Establishing a Baseline Ecology of a Creek Ecosystem

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the physical, chemical and biological parameters necessary to establish an ecological baseline. Establishing an ecological baseline not only shows the ecological characteristics of a creek but makes the possible...
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Dead Body Math

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students solve the mystery of dead Mr. Potato Head using physics and algebra. They discuss Newton's Law of cooling as it applies to the mystery scenario involving a cooling baked potato as the "victim". They manipulate algebraic...
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Get Your Numbers in Shape - TI-83

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High Schoolers use the TI-83 calculator to produce a sequence, explore patterns and find a linear or quadratic equation for a given pattern. They use inductive reasoning to make conjectures about patterns. They find the Y-value of a...
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Walking the Plank: Student Worksheet

For Teachers 5th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students will work in a group to experiment with the weight of objects when placed at a distance from a scale (using a plank). Students will record and graph their results.
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The House on Mango Street: Book Review

For Students 6th - 8th
In this set of worksheets on The House on Mango Street, students complete 8 total worksheets; each consists of a set of short answer questions followed by an essay assignment.
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The "Clock Reaction" Kinetics Lab

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the effects of temperature and concentration on the rate of reactions. In this "clock reaction" kinetics lesson plan, students change the concentration of one reactant and keep the second constant. An indicator...
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Worksheet 2/7 on Nouns

For Students 4th - 6th
In this adding nouns to sentences instructional activity, students use nouns in a word bank to fill in the missing nouns and complete the passage, "Tortoise of the Galapagos Islands". Students add 31 nouns.
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Naming III-Identifying Problems Chemical Compound Names

For Students 9th - 12th
In this naming chemical compounds worksheet, students are given 9 lettered statements that they use to match with 10 statements about compounds. Students also review the rules for naming compounds by filling in 25 blanks to complete...
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The Internal Density and Mass of the Sun

For Students 9th - 12th
In this sun worksheet, high schoolers read about calculating the internal density and mass of the sun. Students use a given formula for the internal density of the sun's gases which high schoolers use to solve four mathematical problems.
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Thermometric Titration

For Students 10th - 12th
In this thermometric titration worksheet, students titrate hydrochloric acid with sodium hydroxide to determine the concentration of hydrochloric acid. They measure the change in temperature of the solution, plot their data and use the...
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How Do We Spend, Save, and Donate?: Penny Drive

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the power of money. In this philanthropy lesson, students investigate how money is used in society. Students record data regarding money patterns on graphic organizers.
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I'm Lovin' It: Finding Area Between Curves

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed Standards
Students explore the concept of finding the area between two curves. In this finding the area between two curves instructional activity, students model the logos of McDonalds, Nike, and Motorola on grid paper. Students find functions to...
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Density of Pennies Lab

For Students 9th - 12th
In this density of pennies worksheet, student conduct an experiment to determine the metals used in the core of pennies made after 1983. Students design their own experiments using a balance and graph paper to determine the density of...
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Rocks

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Young scholars examine and classify various types of rocks.  In this rock identification activity, students complete a KWL chart about rocks and then read Let's Go Rock Collecting.  Young scholars go on a walk to collect rocks...
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One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
After reading Ken Kesey's One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, class members view the 1975 film version and then craft a critical review in which they compare the two versions and evaluate the success or failure of Milos Foreman's...
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Phrasal Verbs With Away

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this online interactive phrasal verbs learning exercise, students read 10 sentences and choose which multiple choice verb grammatically completes each sentence correctly.
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Lesson 6-7: Scatter Plots and Equations of Lines

For Students 10th - 12th
In this scatter plot worksheet, students examine tables and write a linear equation that matches the table.  Students graph linear equations.  They read scatter plots, determine the trend line, and write a linear equation to...
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Students Analyze Data With Scatter Plots

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Scatter plot lessons can help students create different types of graphs by hand or with the aid of technology.
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The 99% Movement - Linking Math to Economics

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Connecting mathematics with economics can be a liberating force for all involved.
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Worksheet 2/7 on Collective Nouns

For Students 4th - 5th
In this recognizing collective nouns worksheet, students use collective nouns in a word bank to fill in the blanks in sentences. Students write 7 answers.
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Handling Data: Representing Date - Online Version

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Here is an online lesson plan on data representation. In it, learners access websites embedded in the plan which lead them through a variety of activities around data representation and statistics. The activities are quite good, and...
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Becoming Part of the Community

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read narratives by Peace Corps volunteers and examine how they succeeded in adapting to living in a new cultural environment. They identify attitudes and actions that promote having a positive experience in a foreign country.
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Solar-Powered Prints

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Combine art and science with this fabulous lesson plan where your class will create solar-powered artwork! They will create a cyanotype, using photo-sensitive paper, sun, and water. A list of necessary materials is provided.
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Engineering Lessons Adapted for Special Education

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Modifying engineering lessons from NASA makes them accessible to a wider variety of learners.