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Oobleck
Second graders observe the properties of Oobleck. In this science and observation lesson, 2nd graders examine Oobleck and make a list of 10 properties that they notice. They explain their observations.
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One Plus One Makes New
Students discover the properties of matter and how they change when composite materials are produced. In this informative lesson students write up a question and procedure to an experiment then analyze and draw conclusions based on the...
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Master of Cooking
In this cooking worksheet, learners complete multiple choice questions about cooking and baking. Students complete 6 questions total.
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Chinese Proverb on Honesty
Students are introduced to concepts of honesty and responsible conduct after listening to a Chinese proverb. After sequencing the story and learning about Chinese culture, students plant marigolds. The children will monitor plant...
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Spiders and Their Body Parts
Students gain an understanding of the different parts of spiders by observing and drawing a spider. They utilize technology in order to gain a better understanding of spiders and their body parts.
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EggCELLent Diffusion
Students examine and discuss the concepts of diffusion and osmosis. They observe the effects of diffusion on eggs by recording the change in an egg's size and the amount of liquid substance that remains.
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Aerodynamics
Learners discover the basic principles of aerodynamics, including the roles and identity of natural forces involved. They examine how the force of gravity is overcome by the curved shape of an airplane wing and air pressure.
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The Pressure's Off
Students investigate air pressure with four hands-on activities. They observe experiments by viewing Take a Look 2 #21.
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Cowboy Cooking
Students explain uses and reasons for leftovers. They compare similarities and differences between present day food and what the cowboys ate.
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Skittles and Springs
Students experiment to discover the relationship between the stretch of a spring and the amount of weight attached to the spring using Skittles. They use a CBR and a graphing calculator to gather data.
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Consumerism - Labeling Lab With Convenience Food
Students discuss the role of the consumer in the economy and the purpose of labels on products. In groups, they follow a recipe for a calzone using only pre-made dough, sauces and toppings. To end the lesson plan, they create their own...
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How Much Liquid
In this science instructional activity, learners identify the amount of liquid that is present in a container and make a conversion for the five problems.
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Rice (Gohan) Observations
Second graders investigate rice or gohan as it's called in Japan in a couple of experiments. They tally the results.
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Mixing Up Magic
Students explore the relationship between art and science through experimenting with color, design and recycled materials and creating their own art work.
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Molecules And Temperature
Students explain that molecules are in everything living and nonliving. They explain that molecules are too small to see but we can watch their movement.