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Heating Crystals

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the effects of heating on various crystals. They formulate and revise scientific explanations and models using logic and evidence. Students work individually during this experiment.
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Making Ice Cream

For Teachers K
Student examine the physical changes of matter and are able to describe them. They make ice cream in plastic bags to observe the changes in matter. They describe and record the changes in the ice cream mixture as it freezes.
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Amazing Water Changes

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars explore the properties of water and how it changes states. In this kindergarten to 2nd grade science lesson, students pair a hands-on science activity with two suggested books. This inquiry lesson has extension activities...
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Density: Float or Sink

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discover density.  In this density lesson, students discover the properties of objects that allow them to float or sink in water.
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Kermit the Hermit

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students consider money management. In this personal finances lesson, students read Kermit the Hermit and discuss what was done with the unexpected money that Kermit received. Students examine methods of saving money and earning interest.
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Surviving the Struggle: Ruby Bridges, Ryan White, and Anne Frank

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders develop a deeper understanding of Anne Frank's survival. They select significant subject matter for a family photo album, write photo captions expressing feelings as well as facts, and sequence material in a logical,...
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Here Today-Gone Tomorrow

For Teachers K - 3rd
Young scholars explore changes and how to adapt to them. They discuss the seasons, changes in the weather, and different stages of matter. Students write a poem about change. Additional cross curriculum activities are listed.
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A Long Way from Chicago & A Year Down Yonder

For Teachers Higher Ed
Pupils, who are adult learners, read books by Richard Peck and complete a variety of activities aimed at increasing their reading comprehension. They participate in read aloud and student independent reading, complete KWL charts and...
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Project Based Lesson - Civil Rights

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the Civil Rights movement. They investigate the changes in legislative, social, and civil arenas concerning the matters of race, sex, and political pacifism. In groups, students gather information concerning the...
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Solid, Liquid, Gas!

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students determine the properties of the solids, liquids, and gases, and how they can recognize those properties by observing a teacher demonstration. Next, they experiment with at mystery matter that looks like a liquid but that takes...
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INDUSTRY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders create a final project called Industry X (which was previously researched in the unit) has plans to build in town. There is a special town meeting scheduled to discuss this matter and allow everyone to express their...
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Symmetry with Manipulatives

For Teachers 1st
First graders investigate symmetry in patterns by utilizing unifix cubes.  In this pattern lesson, 1st graders practice creating patterns that are perfectly symmetrical no matter which way it's looked at.  Students utilize original...
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M.I. Smart!

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students will learn the skills necessary to create multi-media presentations and internet activities that demonstrate a deep understanding of their subject matter. Learning through a variety of unique experiences allows children to...
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Wave Properties

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify how waves transfer energy without transferring matter. They contrast transverse and compressional waves and relate wave speed, wavelength, amplitude and frequency. Lesson includes PowerPoint presentation.
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Get to know H2O!

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students investigate scientific concepts and inquire about physical states of matter. The transition of water is considered and is easy to facilitate because of its abundance and often observed physical changes.
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Semantic Mapping

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Learners explore semantic mapping. Through teacher modeling and independent practice they complete a variety of semantic (concept) maps to coincide with specific areas of subject matter. They identify the core concept and include...
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Oobleck

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students incorporate within this lesson scientific observations, senses: touch, sound, smell and sight, classification, states of matter and surface tension. Students make a substance and use scientific observations, as well as their...
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Standing for MEP!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore, examine and study the European Parliament and assess the qualities for effective leadership. They consider the issues for both European and global matters and then create a effective manifesto speech for an MEP that...
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Old Photographs: Windows to the Past

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Young scholars examine several types of old photographs and compare them to photography today. Students search for historical photographs and draw conclusions about the time period from the subject matter. Young scholars explain how a...
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Characteristics of Materials

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Learners describe and compare common properties of various classroom materials. In this science/matter lesson, students observe common classroom items and the materials they are made of to complete a list of common properties.
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Ear Shape

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore hearing.  In this hearing and sound lesson, students participate in a scientific inquiry to compare ear shape and hearing ability.  Students work with a partner to listen to soft music and use various materials to...
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Town Meeting with Class

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students discover civic responsibility and the purpose of town meetings.  In this U.S. Government lesson, students investigate how the government is involved with almost every decision made in a city, no matter how big or small....
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Living With the Heat: The Ring of Fire

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students investigate the planet Earth's infamous ring of fire and the life that thrives from it.  For this ocean environment lesson, students investigate hydrothermal vents and how organisms thrive off their heat.  Students complete a...
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Who is Harriet Tubman?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders read A Picture of Harriet Tubman, by David A. Adler. In this Harriet Tubman lesson, 2nd graders explore the concept of slavery and discover how Harriet helped free slaves in the past. The book is read out loud. They...

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