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Oxidation Numbers
In this oxidation numbers worksheet, students compare metals and nonmetals, draw Lewis Dot Diagrams, and determine the oxidation number for the given elements. This worksheet has 1 multiple choice, 5 short answer, and 12 fill in the...
Texas State Energy Conservation Office
Investigation: Greenhouse Effect
Pupils compare the temperature change in a closed and open box as a demonstration of the greenhouse effect.
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Reactions of Group 1 Metals With Water
For this elements worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer comparing observations of lithium, sodium, and potassium. Then students determine how these elements react with water. Students complete 3 fill in the blank questions.
Royal Society of Chemistry
Lead Compounds: Precipitation Reactions and Pigments—Microscale Chemistry
Colorful lead compounds never fail to impress! Solubility scholars examine a series of double replacement reactions involving lead nitrate and record their observations. The second part of the experiment illustrates the differences...
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The Structure of the Periodic Table
In this chemistry learning exercise, students select the best answer for 26 multiple choice questions from the drop down box. They describe how elements are arranged in the periodic table.
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What's the Attraction
Students sort objects based on magnetism. In this magnetism lesson, students are given a variety of objects, then predict whether the object will be attracted to a magnet and test their hypothesis as they sort the objects into "yes" and...
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Center of Gravity
Students work with boxes and weights to find the center of gravity. In this simple center of gravity experiment, students find success in using weights to move the center of gravity. Students will be assessed at the end of the lesson as...
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PICTURE PERFECT PYRAMID
Students create a model of the USDA's Food Pyramid Guide, using shoe boxes. They bring an assortment of shoe boxes from home. Students are given a copy of the "Food Guide Pyramid." They wrap boxes for the bread group in white, the...
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Physical and Chemical Properties
In this properties worksheet, students write the correct term in the spaces beside each definition. Then, students unscramble the letters in the boxes to answer a riddle.
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Science--Learning About Light and Shadows
In this light and shadows worksheet, learners find 5 transparent items and 5 opaque items from the classroom and categorize them underneath their appropriate headings. Students look at 4 boxes with shadows and draw a little sun to show...
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Homonyms Quiz 42
In this sentence completion worksheet, students read the incomplete sentences and the multiple choices of homonyms, fill in the blanks with the 20 correct words, and click the Answer box to check.
Common Core Sheets
Unit Fraction Word Problems
A set of worksheets prompts learners to practice solving fraction-based word problems. Each problem involves the division of whole numbers by unit fractions. As they work, mathematicians begin to see how division relates to...
National Sailing Hall of Fame
Introduction to Sailboats
The left part of the boat is called what? An informative instructional activity and accompanying slideshow presentation introduce middle schoolers to the terminology and parts associated with a sailboat.
American Museum of Natural History
What Do You Know About Horses?
A 10-question online quiz tests scholars' knowledge about horses: all answers come with an informative explanation.
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Turning Everyday Objects Into Art
Students are introduced to the art of assemblage - which is the process of taking ready-made materials, and ordinary objects and using them to create sculptures. They create a self-portrait by assembling and joining found objects in a...
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Lesson 3: Where Does Money Come From?
Students listen to story Hundred Penny Box by Sharon Bell Mathis, explore history of money, and examine how money is produced in the United States. They discuss why money is used for exchange, and describe how money has changed over time.
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Maximum and Minimum Points
In this maximum and minimum points learning exercise, students solve and complete 12 various types of problems. First, they find the area of the smallest triangle given the point of intersection. Then, students find the volume of a box...
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Natural Dyeing with Plants - Scientific Method
Students study the components of scientific investigation by planning and carrying out an experiment in natural dyeing, seeing if different kinds of metal dye pots affect the color one gets from the same plant material.
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Reading and Comprehension: UFOS
In this interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students read two short entries about UFOS. They match the text with the pictures that go with the story and write the letter in the box at the end of each. They enter their answers by...
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Gold Mine
Students investigate gold. In this gold panning lesson, students demonstrate the process of mining through an experiment using two boxes of sand. Students design a safe way to mine gold.
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Salts
In this salts worksheet, students read how salts are created and how different acids make different salts. This worksheet has 1 graphic organizer and 7 short answer questions.
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Find the Washer
Learners examine a closed box with wires and try to guess where the washer is. They experiment by pulling out wires to determine the location of the washer. They complete discussion questions to end the lesson plan.
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Proofreading Practice
In this proofreading worksheet, students read a paragraph and find 5 misspelled words, spelling each word correctly in a box beneath the paragraph.
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Dinosaur Alliterations
In this alliteration instructional activity, students review the definition and an example for alliterations. Students then write their own alliterations about dinosaurs and illustrate one of their examples in the box.