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Asking Research Questions
Using discoveries and inventions as the focus, learners complete a research project. First, they come up with research questions. Then, they conduct research on the topic. Finally, they write a research paper.
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Science and Technology Timeline
Students develop a time line of discoveries that have occurred in their lifetime. For this time line lesson plan, students research scientifically or technologically related events of interest to them, write a brief description on a 4x6"...
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Important Events
In this informative worksheet, students, working in groups, formulate 7 questions about important events and discoveries and then write the answers to their questions on the lines provided. Students change the verb in parentheses to its...
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Earth, the Universe, and Culture
Students view segment of documentary, Swift: Eyes Through Time, explore famous scientists, their theories, places of origin, and culture, document scientific viewpoints of famous scientists throughout history, and discuss geographical...
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Galileo: His Times & Beliefs
Students study Galileo and his scientific discoveries. They complete a series of experiments/model constructions, using 17th century equipment and procedures, to "recreate," demonstrate and explore the various discoveries of Galileo.
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Discoveries of Titanic Proportions
Students analyze various statements on the moon. After reading an article, they discuss the findings about a new moon around Saturn. In groups, they re-create a press conference in which the new findings were released to the public. ...
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Astronomy
Students examine a medieval manuscript on astronomy and create their own books based on modern discoveries in astronomy. For this astronomy lesson, students compare astronomy knowledge in the middle ages to today and research modern...
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Who Where They?
Students associate explorers with specific discoveries. They apply research skills to inquire about the explorers. Students switch roles with the instructor for the class to demonstrate what they have learned.
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Famous People: Albert Einstein
Students research Albert Einstein and the two parts of the Relativity Theory.
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New Mammal Species Found
Students brainstorm ideas about rodents, mammals and new discoveries. They describe rodents and participate in pre-reading activities. They read, discuss, and complete role play activities based on an article on the discovery of a new...
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Inspired Science
Students explore the history of inventions and their difference from discoveries. They create timelines of inventions, demonstrating their connections to each other.