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Vibration and Pitch

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate the relation between vibrations and pitch. They observe and discuss an experiment involving a bicycle and a piece of cardboard in the spokes, listen to a comb with cardboard, and listen to various sounds and...
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Sounds of the Wetlands

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students identify the sounds of different bird calls. In this biology lesson, students create a sound map. They explain how this method is important in tracking wildlife.
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The Sounds Of Nature

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate the concept of sounds in nature. The sound of a coqui frog is used as an example. They identify species of frogs by listening to the sounds they make. Also, 2nd graders experience and identify other sounds of...
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Vibrating Objects Produce Sound

For Teachers K
Students use many different materials and resources in order to study and identify sounds that are loud or soft, high or low, pleasant or unpleasant.
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In My Backyard

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this backyard wildlife worksheet, students read and complete activities on 6 pages. Students make a mini book to read that pertains to common backyard wildlife. Students read about signs of animal life and learn about wildlife...
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Discovering Owls

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Students are introduced to different types of owls and owl pellets. They list several adaptations that benefit the owls. Students identify the various species of owl that live in Wisconsin. Students discuss owl pellets and identify the...
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Extending Human Ability Through Technology

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore how technology has been used to enhance human abilities. Using the internet, they watch a short video about prosthetics. They compare and contrast how prosthetics have changed over the years as technology has...
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The Miracle Fish: Learning to Design an Experiment

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students develop procedures to explore the behavior of fish.  In this scientific experiment lesson students from a hypothesis, write a question, identify different variables and controls in their experiment. 
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What Do You Know!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students experiment using a compass for navigation and consider how various instruments affect how we travel.
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Hold Off on the Headphones

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Pupils determine that waves carry energy and information from one place to another. They determine that wavelength, frequency and wave speed are related and describe that sound is a longitudinal wave whose speed depends on the...
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Learning about Snakes- Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Worksheet

For Students 3rd
In this snakes non-fiction reading comprehension worksheet, 3rd graders read a one page selection about the characteristics of snakes. They complete a table which compares snakes to mammals, and fill in the blanks in 5 questions using...
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Sharks Taxonomy

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars, in groups, establish a classification system for the world of your classroom. They draw a chart to explain their categories and system to the rest of the class.
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Building a Permanent Human Presence in Space

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students tudy space and what it takes to be an explorer.  In this space explorer lesson plan students examine the characteristics of explorers and create an exploration log. 
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Leaf Arrangement: Kinetic Cognitive Connections

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use critical thinking to identify leaf patterns. In this problem solving activity, student compare leaf patterns by "acting out" the positions and structures they see. This is a kinetic lesson where concepts are attained through...
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A Forest Dwellers Quiz

For Students 4th - 6th
In this forest animals instructional activity, students complete a four question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz. Included are questions about: wild boar, roe deer, red fox and red deer.
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Minerals and Rocks

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify and interpret various minerals and discover how to identify and classify them. They identify and discuss how people describe objects and how scientists describe objects. From there, students look at a set of common...
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Introducing Sharks

For Students 4th - 5th
In this shark activity, students read and discussion a selection about sharks. Students complete 10 fill in the missing words and complete a crossword puzzle.
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Our Healthy Bodies

For Teachers K
Students complete a variety of activities designed to enhance their awareness of their bodies. They examine pictures of themselves, taken at various points in the year and examine and compare their bodies. They enjoy a healthy snack...
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Exploring Habitats

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders go on a mission to research three different habitats on the campus of Manchester College so that they can be part of a resuce effort. They work in groups and each group starts at a different habitat. Group one starts at...
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The Nervous System

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this online interactive nervous system worksheet, students respond to 11 multiple choice and fill in the blank questions regarding the information included in the provided paragraphs.
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Design Project: Stepper Motor Driver

For Students Higher Ed
In this electronics activity, students design and build a stepper motor drive circuit. They answer 1 short answer question about the design.
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Aerodynamic Design

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research aerodynamic design. In this aerodynamic design lesson, students investigate wind resistance on a car. Students explore the reasons necessary for aerodynamic design.
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What Can I Do?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students identify how they are feeling and deal with feelings constructively. In this conflict resolution lesson, students explore their feelings through discussion. Students read and complete the What Can I Do? e-sheet. Students "think...
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Winter Wonderland Activities

For Teachers K - 6th
Ideas to help keep the motivational fire in your classroom burning.