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Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility

Jefferson Lab: It's Elemental: Sulfur

For Students 9th - 10th
This online resource is for information on the 16th element of the Periodic Table--Sulfur--can be found here. The site lists scientific information such as atomic weight, atomic number, melting/boiling point, and more. There is also a...
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Handout
NC State University

Nc State University: General Entomology, Elements of Behavior

For Students 9th - 10th
Behavior is what animals do. It can be defined more precisely as an internally directed system of adaptive activities that facilitate survival and reproduction. Ethology is the scientific study of animal behavior -- particularly when...
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: The Internet's Scientific and Technical References

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses how to find scientific and technical reference materials online, e.g., the periodic table and formulas, and some advantages of online resources over print.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Journey to Mars: Out of Thin Air

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Discuss facts about Mars and investigate scientists' efforts to create fuel from materials found in space. Perform a simplified method of aqueous electrolysis to split water into its two chemical elements using electric current from a...
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Handout
Joe Landsberger

Study Guides & Strategies: Elements of a Research Paper

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
All the basics of writing the research paper are presented here very succinctly. Links to more in-depth looks at various steps are provided.
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Unit Plan
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...
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Handout
University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin: Writing Center: Formatting Science Reports

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site outlines the necessary elements of a scientific report. The site is broken down into the follow segments: title, abstract, introduction, methods, results, and discussion. Within each section is a contents section as well as a...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Atoms and Models of Atoms

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This lesson introduces students to scientific models. The students will learn how models of the atom have changed as new evidence is gathered. The students will also learn about the current model of the atom. Each student will make a...
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Observing Living and Non Living Components of an Ecosystem With a Partner

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity students will observe a square foot of an ecosystem surrounding our elementary school. They will keep a journal to record the physical elements of their area. It will include both written details and drawings. They will...
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Professional Doc
Other

Harvard University: Project Zero: Visible Thinking

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Learn about the key elements and practices of visible thinking, a mode of inquiry that develops students' thinking skills by encouraging them to be active processors. Includes a lot of advice about the kinds of small changes that...
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Professional Doc
Other

Science Fair Primer: Reporting the Results

For Students 9th - 10th
A good explanation of the elements of a good science fair report written by a high school science teacher. Details are given step by step on stating the hypothesis, explaining the experimental procedure, presenting the data attained, and...
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Website
Other

American Institute of Physics: Ideas of Cosmology: Big Bang or Steady State?

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the Steady State Theory of the origin of the universe. Learn about the scientific thinking and historical findings supporting this theory which states that new matter is continuously being created.
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Lesson Plan
ArtsNow

Arts Now Learning: Realizing the Power of Your Own Creativity [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
In this instructional activity, students interpret a poem called 'The Little Blue Engine' by adding music, movement, visual art, and drama. After performing their creation, they will discuss any mathematical and/or scientific connections...
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Website
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Marie Curie Biographical

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Nobel eMuseum from the Nobel Foundation provides information for you to read about the life and scientific discoveries of Marie Curie (1867-1934 CE), whose work with radioactivity earned her two Nobel Prizes.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Games Machines Play: Streamlined Design

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Explore the streamlined shapes of submarines and design an effective hull shape. Observe how streamlining affects a vehicle as it is pulled through a water-filled trough.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Future Car: Model Car Design 5 8

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Explore the fields of engineering and automobile design. Construct from a variety of materials a model of a vehicle that travels the greatest distance on balloon power.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Dmitri Mendeleev

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography on scientist Dmitri Mendeleev details his childhood, gives information on his scientific studies, and discusses his formal presentation made to the Russian Chemical Society in which he detailed his findings on elements.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Games Machines Play: Rube Goldberg Challenge

For Students 4th - 8th
Explore the cartoons of Rube Goldberg and design a complex machine to perform a simple task. Use scientific design elements and information about energy transfer to build a model of the machine.
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Primary
National Library of France

National Library of France: The Art of the Arabic Book

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the pages and elements of Arabic books throughout history by looking at examples and details of codices, illuminated texts, artistic scripts, calligraphy instruments, scientific illustrations, book bindings, and contemporary...
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Lesson Plan
Albright-Knox Art Gallery

Albright Knox Art Gallery: Kinetic Art Mobiles

For Teachers K - 1st
Alexander Calder invented two new kinds of sculpture: mobiles and stabiles. In The Cone, he combines elements of each-a stabile, or non-moving sculpture, connected to a mobile, or moving sculpture. In this lesson, students use their...
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Article
Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Henry Moseley

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the scientific accomplishments of Henry Moseley including his method for identifying elements in this article.
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Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility

Jefferson Lab: Reading Comprehension Passages

For Students 9th - 10th
Thirty-three cloze reading passages on various scientific passages including the scientific method, the water cycle, earth science, atoms, elements, cell division, body systems, and more.
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Curated OER

Eternal Egypt: Socrates

For Students 9th - 10th
Socrates lived between 469-399 BC and was the founder of Attic philosophy. He served as a hoplite in the Athenian army. He was interested in scientific philosophy, but in the middle and late times of his life, he turned his interest to...