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Timbre: Identifying the Tone Color of the Saxophone

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Learners explore the concept of timbre. In this timbre lesson, students experience timbres produced by saxophones in contemporary music. Learners explore the science behind the music.
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Mass vs. Weight

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore physical science by conducting a measurement experiment. In this mass lesson, students identify the differences between mass and weight and define a list of other vocabulary terms. Students utilize electronic scales and...
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Reading Comprehension - Consolidation

For Students 6th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension worksheet, learners read and complete a science cloze activity passage and then complete matching and short answer responses.
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Back to the Past

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
What was the Untied States like in 1938? What were the concerns of Americans in the post World War I era? What were their fears? What were their sources of news and entertainment? To understand the reaction to Orson Welles' radio...
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Hatching Chickens

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students discover how chickens are hatched and cared for.  In this hands on instructional activity students get to watch baby chicks be hatched. They explore the chicks needs and how long they take to hatch. 
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History of the Battery

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students study the development of batteries. In this electrochemistry lesson, students compare the different types of batteries. They explore its applications especially in the medical field.
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Powder

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate several unidentified substances and suggest a use of each substance. They can explain that a substance has characteristic properties, such as density, a boiling point, and solubility, all of which are independent of...
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Renewable Energy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the United States' current and future energy needs. They describe different forms of renewable energy sources and compare the impacts of renewable and non-renewable energy sources on the earth and society.
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Recycling

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars examine biodegradable materials. In this recycling lesson, students research biodegradable materials. Young scholars break into groups and design a product that is completely made of biodegradable materials. Students list...
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George Washington Carver

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars use the internet to identify the contributions of George Washington Carver. In groups, they analyze how his contributions influenced others and the economy we have today. They create a poster showing his accomplishments...
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"Who Am I?" - Quiz #2

For Students 6th - 9th
In this "Who Am I?" quiz worksheet, students examine the 12 clues regarding noteworthy scientists born between 1452 and 1951. Students identify the scientists and click on links to check their answers.
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Lasers Saving Sight

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students review some basic biology by talking about how the eye works. They cover the concepts behind laser surgery as a treatment for saving sight. They begin to recognize the overlap of disciplines (physics and biology) required for...
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The Aerial Age

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students infer America's attitude towards aviation in the early 1900s. In this The Aerial Age lesson, students analyze early 1900s literature, music, advertisements, and popular culture in reference to aviation. Students represent their...
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Taking Care of Pets

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students and teacher discuss having pets such as dogs and/or cats, etc. They then read a book about pets and listen to a veterinarian visit with the them about their work and taking care of animals.
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Extending Human Ability Through Technology

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners 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 become...
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The Man in the White Suit

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers view and discuss the movie from 1951 "The Man in the White Suit" and how scientific discoveries can sometimes have negative social and economic consequences. They define key vocabulary terms from the movie, watch the...
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Magnitude of the Richter Scale

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine how a Richter scale operates. They create a booklet illustrating each rating on the scale. They discover how engineers use different measurement tools.
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The Wonderful World of Polymers

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate the concept of polymers. They discover unique properties and how polymers are natural. The lesson contains sufficient background information for the teacher. Students examine different types of materials and...
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Balloons

For Teachers K - 12th
Students explore the different types of balloons.  In this materials instructional activity students can complete several experiments including building their own hot air balloons, making balloon animals and experimenting with static...
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The Improvement of the Electric Light Bulb

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study how the first electric light was made and the history behind it.  For this electricity lesson students create their own light bulb.
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Men in Space: From Goddard to Armstrong

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students view "Men in Space: From Goddard to Armstrong," taking a examine the the extraordinary lives of the men who conquered space.
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Animal Adjectives

For Students 4th - 8th
In this animal adjectives worksheet, students write an animal next to each adjective, write sentences with the adjectives, and answer short answer questions about adjectives. Students complete 5 activities total.
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Eratosthenes

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine what Eratosthenes is and the history behind him.  In this earth instructional activity students complete a hands on activity to repeat Eratosthenes' experiment.
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Observing Cells

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students become familiarized with use of the microscope.

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