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Storm Busters

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate hurricanes and invent a way to diffuse or redirect a hurricane before it becomes destructive in this technology-based science project. Cooperative learning groups are emphasized.
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Do we Really Need Wild Nature

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research challenges with which modern biotechnology confronts wild nature. Students collect articles that relate to biotechnology and the environment. Students prepare a collaborative answer to the question, "Do we really need...
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Byah Word Search Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this literacy worksheet, students find the words that are related to the concept that is the theme of the word search puzzle.
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Metrics 1 Word Search Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. The vocabulary and spelling are emphasized.
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Metrics 1 Word Search Puzzle 2

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this literacy learning exercise, middle schoolers look for the words that are related to the concept that is reviewed in the sheet. They also acquire new vocabulary.
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Inspired Science

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the process of invention from an inventor's conception and as a factor of history. They are shown how inventions evolve and how inventions influence the world around them Students chart the inception and affects...
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Paper Packaging Design

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars discuss the relationship between technology and manufacturing. They then use their ideas to construct a model of a paper board carton package. Next they view a PowerPoint presentation to learn about the history of...
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Historical Perspectives

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders watch episodes of Star Trek and analyze the works of it that pertain to the theory of relativity.  In this creative instructional activity students also write and illustrate a children's book about the special theory of...
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American Culture and the Movie

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Pupils explore the effects of radio and motion pictures on the American culture. They analyze the development of moving pictures. Students construct a movie poster that promotes cultural homogenization and consumption. They discuss...
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Einstein's Big Idea

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the meaning of c2 in E=mc2 by measuring the energy delivered by an object falling at different velocities. They state that kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. Students illustrate how kinetic energy...
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Combustion

For Students 8th - 12th
In this combustion pre-lab worksheet, students determine the chemical equation for the reaction, define combustion and exothermic, and describe the molar heat of combustion. This worksheet has 14 short answer questions.
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Dialogue: Traditions

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this dialogue about traditions worksheet, students participate in a question and answer session on the subject of traditions.
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Aircraft Trajectory Problem Set

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners, after reading an explanation from a NASA Web-based textbook, demonstrate an understanding of the text by applying it to the calculation of speed, distance, acceleration, and time in simple aircraft motion.
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Pop Shop 3 - Printmaking (Tee Shirts)

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Learners create Tee shirts with prints based on the images of Keith Haring's work. They investigate color, texture, and flatness.
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Estuarine Currents

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore an estuarine system to gather data on density driven currents. This type of current is contrasted with temperature and wind driven currents.
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Clouds

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the characteristics of clouds, their formation, symbols used in their identification, and the relationship of clouds to weather. The lesson plan focuses on how they are formed and their classification.
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South Korea

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use primary and secondary resources in order to investigate the culture of South Korea. They use guiding questions that progressively lead them to higher order thinking to make connections from the information to how people live.
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The Elastic Racquet

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers use this introductory lab using a tennis racquet, however it is very difficult to study because of the strings and the racquet stretch so little and so quickly during a match that students were unable to make simple...
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Chemical Stoichiometry Problems

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this stoichiometry activity, students calculate theoretical yield and percent yield. This activity has 2 problems to solve.
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Matter

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students complete a unit of activities to learn about states of matter and how to measure matter. In this matter activity, students complete 8 lessons to learn about matter, its states, and how to measure matter.
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Nothing Goes to Waste Here: Saw Mills in Action

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine lumber mills operate and their efficiency.  In this saw mill lesson students view a PowerPoint presentation then feel different grades of lumber to see how rough sawn lumber is. 
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Simple Machines

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students design objects in the Museum of Modern Art's collection of simple machines. In this simple machines instructional activity, students explore the machine age in the MoMA's design collection. Students identify simple machines and...
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The Perils of Drinking Water

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students determine the presence of drugs in water. In this chemistry lesson, students experiment on water samples using thin layer and column chromatography. They determine the concentration of drugs present using graphical analysis.
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How Big Is Your Heart?

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students complete a performance about the heart. In this heart lesson plan, students learn about the heart functions and then perform them.