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Air Pressure

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students investigate the basic principles of air pressure.  In this experimental lesson students use materials to create several different experiments that help to explain air pressure and friction.
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What Is Electricity

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders develop an understanding of static electricity and discover how to detect a charge by using electroscopes.  In this electricity lesson, 4th graders complete a lab on electricity and discuss the results with the class. 
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Worksheet
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Battery Circuit

For Students 4th - 5th
In this circuit design worksheet, students follow the steps to create a battery circuit that lights up a globe. Students follow 3 steps.
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Interactive
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Explorit's Biology Quiz

For Students 4th - 5th
In this biology learning exercise, students complete a five question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about animal and plant biology.
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Portrait and Figure Drawing

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils practice their drawing skills. In this drawing skills lesson, students complete a self-observation drawing activity and then 3 methods of figure drawing.
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About Sheep

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students study sheep ranching practices and wool gathering. In this agriculture instructional activity, students discuss sheep ranching and construct a sheep book of information and pictures. Students color diagrams and fill in 3 blanks.
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Just the Facts! Exploring Order of Operations and Properties of Real Numbers

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the concept of order of operations. In this order of operations instructional activity, 6th graders view a powerpoint about order of operations in society. Students post on a blog about order of operations.
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Biology: Variation and Classification

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students investigate classification of different animal groups. In this biology instructional activity students list characteristics of themselves and others they know to show differences and how they are classified. Students then answer...
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Worksheet
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Math Word Problem Practice

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this word problem worksheet, students complete a total of 5 simple problems that include all four operations. A reference web site is included for additional activities. 
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Lesson Plan
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DNA Blueprint for Life

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students isolate DNA from different food sources. In this biology instructional activity, students research DNA extraction. They analyze DNA stands collected from the lab, and compare the differences between each.
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Activity
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Airy Snowflakes

For Teachers K - 1st
Students create snowflakes. In this snowflake lesson, students cut out snowflake shapes from light styrofoam. They hang from the ceiling and watch them move with the air moves. 
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Activity
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Beaded Socks

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students create beaded socks. In this art activity, students string beads on crochet string and attach it to socks. Students repeat this process several times unil the desired number of beads are attached.
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Microscopes and Crystals

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students observe crystals under the microscope. In this science lesson, students compare how the crystal look like using their eyes, hand lens and microscope. They identify the type of crystal based on the amount of light they allow to...
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"How To Eat Worms" Vocabulary Test

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this vocabulary worksheet, students complete a matching exercise using 11 words from the story How To Eat Fried Worms. An answer key is included.
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Worksheet
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Edible Artwork for Birds

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this craft project activity, students gather materials and read the 7 steps to create an edible bird feeder picture made from lard and bird seed.
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Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Thread the Needle

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about depth perception in this needle-threading activity.
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Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Little Threads by Elizabeth Prentiss

For Students 3rd - 4th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Little Threads by Elizabeth Prentiss (1864), a collection of three stories: "Tangled Thread," "Golden Thread," and "Silver Thread."
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Lesson Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Torn Thread

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Torn Thread" by Anne Isaacs. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Handout
Other

Bulletin Boards:threaded vs. Non Threaded Message Boards

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a brief description of which type of message board would better suit an individual's needs.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Cutting Threads

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart students are introduced to cutting threads for a vocational metal shop class.
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Thoughtful Threads: Sparking Rich Online Discussions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Today's learners love chatting online with friends. This lesson combines that love with literature. Students form literature circles and have meaningful online discussions about a literary work.
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Handout
Greek Gods

Greek Gods: Demigods & Spirits: Fates (Moirae)

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the three Fates (Moirae), Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos, who were the spinners of the thread of life determining the span of each human's life.
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Graphic
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Nj: Clark Thread Company Historic District

For Students 9th - 10th
A large cotton thread mill complex which helped lead to textile industrialization.
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Graphic
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Eternal Egypt: Linen Cover With Silver Threads

For Students 9th - 10th
This square cover is decorated with abstract foliage which form the borders of the cover and are embroidered with fine silver threads. The left lower part of the cover(from the viewer's perspective) is decorated with a crescent design,...

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