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Food Systems Feed the World

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners discover how getting food from farm-to-fork involves several steps and many hands. In this interactive food chain lesson plan, students respond to a series of questions about food distribution then work collaboratively to create...
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Building a Clay Neuron

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students examine the anatomy of a neuron and its physiology.  In this neuron lesson students build a representative model of a biological structure. 
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Safe Pets, Safe Kids

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars explore the concept of pet safety. In this pet safety lesson, students discuss dangerous objects and settings for humans and pets. Young scholars find or draw pictures of these objects/settings and create a bulletin board...
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Public Goods and Common Resources

For Students 9th - 12th
In this economics worksheet, students respond to 3 short answer questions and complete a graphic organizer about public goods and common resources.
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Buckyball

For Students 9th - 10th
For this molecules worksheet, students read about the discovery of new carbon molecule which has been nicknamed buckyball. Students answer 2 short answer questions.
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Killer Coal

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore some of the environmental health risks involved with both the mining and burning of coal. They read articles on coal in the Balkan Peninsula, view the photographs, and then discuss what feelings and thoughts they have...
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Power, Work and the Waterwheel

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers use a two-liter bottle, dowel rod and index cards to design and construct a water wheel. They then calculate the power created and measure the work done by the water wheel in Watts and Joules.
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The Story of the Transistor

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners brainstorm on how certain items have become smaller as technology advances. They watch a video about the history of the transistor.
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Induction: Inquiry in Action

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students investigate the factors that affect the induced current in a loop of wire. They discuss Faraday's Law and Lenz's Law. Students identify the different variables that affect the magnetic flux and calculate the magnetic flux...
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Alternative Energy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars identify the five major alternative energy sources. In this physical science instructional activity, students assess the advantages and disadvantages for each type of energy. They complete a concept map using information...
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Teaching about Conductivity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore conductivity and productivity in aquatic systems.
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Living with Manatees

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students research the lives of manatees and how humans are contributing to their survival. They visit a variety of websites including a webcam.
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Solar

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students study solar energy.  In this renewable energy instructional activity students complete several lab activities using different controls and variables. 
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Breaking News English: Zimbabwe's Homeless Ignored

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English instructional activity, students read "Zimbabwe's Homeless Ignored," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

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