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Editorial Writing

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Use your class's knowledge of pollution and water treatment to write an editorial to town citizens. They apply prior knowledge in order to compose a letter intended for newspaper publication, focusing on writing to an appropriate audience.
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Galaxies

For Teachers 4th - 6th
The first thing to note is that this lesson was written for use in a parochial school. Even if you are in a non-religious setting, however, the website exploration of galaxies and the accompanying worksheet make for an engaging...
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Atomic Mass of Candium

For Students 8th - 10th
By focusing on "Candium", pupils can work through this guide to learn more about different isotopes.  The teacher will supply M&M's, Skittles and Reeses Pieces to provide data about mass and abundance.
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Matter: The 3 States of Water

For Teachers K - 2nd
The states of water are the focus of this PowerPoint. The presentation includes definitions of liquids, solids, and vapors. It also includes examples and illustrations of each of the states of water and information about how water can...
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Monarch Butterflies

For Teachers K - 1st
Monarch butterflies, and their amazing life cycle, are the focus of this presentation. Young students take in some very good photographs and descriptions of each of the stages of the butterfly's life. This would be an excellent...
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The Large Animal Industry

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Focusing on the large animal industry the production of meat products, this information may prove to be sensitive matter to some members of your class.  However, the slides are relevant. They delve into the topic of animal labor. This...
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The Periodic Table

For Teachers 8th
The slides are nicely designed in this presentation about metals, metallic bonding and the difference between the properties of the main groups of elements found on the Periodic Table. This presentation focuses on the metal, and...
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Rocks Worksheet #2

For Students 5th - 8th
Topping the page is a chart of crystal size and mineral composition of several different igneous rocks. Geology whizzes answer five multiple choice questions after analyzing the information in the chart. This is a simple, but sufficient...
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Oh, the Regions

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Focus on the geography of Oklahoma.  For this activity, learners compare different geographic regions in Oklahoma, create a collage to share their results, and identify important landforms throughout the United States, such as the Rocky...
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Oil Well That Ends Well

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Focusing on the effect of oil spills on the environment, learners conduct experiments to explore this issue. First, they create an ocean environment using materials provided. Then, they make a simulated crude oil substance from vegetable...
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Electricity

For Teachers 4th
Focusing on what electricity is and where it comes from, the information here is accessible to young scientists.  The basics of how electricity is made and its uses as a power supply are given with clear illustrations. Some examples and...
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Energy Basics

For Teachers 5th - 8th
As the title says, some basics of energy are given here. The first section of the slide show focuses on heat energy, differentiating between it and temperature. Chemical and sound energy are introduced, and then the three are combined to...
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Matter and Change

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Bright blue slides with yellow and white font make this presentation easy for learnerrs to read. The content is a brief overview of the commonly observed physical properties of matter, focusing on the differences among solids, liquids,...
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Balancing Chemical Equations

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
Balancing equations means conserving mass; use the presentation to help learners practice this concept. The resource includes 56 equations for your class to practice balancing. Scholars focus on one reaction type at a time. Groups of...
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Family Lesson Plan

For Teachers K
Kindergarteners discuss families with this resource. They talk about human families, explaining how they grow and change, and focus on vocabulary words. Then, they talk about animal families, discuss the vocabulary involved, and match...
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On The Causes of The Dust Bowl

For Teachers Higher Ed
Here's a new twist on the causes and focus of the 1930s Dust Bowl. Looking to be a part of an intense climate study, the presentation offers maps and explanations for the causes of the Dust Bowl. Global warming, drought, and climate...
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Part I: Principle of Effective Writing

For Teachers Higher Ed
Designed for higher education, this 151-slide presentation focuses on effective writing techniques, specifically in scientific manuscripts. While the slides contain readable amounts of text (none are text heavy), consider spreading this...
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Digestive System

For Teachers 9th - 12th
The focus of this presentation is the digestive system of livestock animals. The simple digestive system of swine is compared to the complex digestive system of a cow. Details of the ruminant stomach are presented, complete with a...
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What Should I Know about Respiration

For Students 9th - 12th
How are kids supposed to know what to study for that cellular respiration test? With a study guide or reading guide like the one found here. With three pages of questions important to the understanding of respiration and the processes...
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What Should I Know about Biosphere?

For Students 9th - 12th
If your class is learning about the biosphere, you may find a study guide or reading guide helpful. Focusing on vocabulary, processes, and interactions, the Word document is easy to edit as needed to fit your needs. Another great option...
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Biosphere

For Students 7th - 12th
There is so much to learn about the different cycles, processes, and parts of the biosphere. Using a pretest as a formative assessment to see what your budding ecologists already know is a great way to figure out which important areas...
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Coordination

For Students 9th - 12th
Multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, short answer, and matching questions are all here in a multi-page worksheet or quiz. While the formatting leaves a little to be desired, it would take just a few minutes to change the handout into a...
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Hummingbird Nests

For Teachers K - 6th
Now here's a hands-on activity that little ones are sure to love. Using melted chocolate, coconut, and jelly beans they'll be able to shape tiny nests perfect for tiny birds. Kids love getting their hands dirty and the tactile experience...
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How Power Plants Work 1

For Teachers 7th - 12th
First of three lessons, this is a great start to a unit on energy. As you demonstrate, learners discover different types of energy and how it is converted from one form to another. They then focus in on the generation of electricity by...

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