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Simple Harmonic Motion
Students study harmonic motion and its oscillation. In this simple harmonic motion lesson students demonstrate a series of regular oscillations and explain the theory behind the experiment.
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Peekikng At Public Sculpture
Students use the internet to investigate public examples of sculpture. They reflect upon the possibility of being a reference of lifestyles that can exist in a society. A variety of media sources serve as inspiration for the lesson.
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Pigment Plucking
Students examine pigments found in different fruits and vegetables and practice the processes for extracting the pigments. Pigments are used to create artwork and a class PowerPoint presentation is made on the different types of plant...
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Baga Drum
Students examine a Baga Drum in order to explore the history of the Baga people of West Africa. In this art history lesson plan, students recognize figures used in Baga Drum design that represent aspects of Baga culture. They also design...
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Castles and Forts of Wales and Oregon
Learners compare a castle in Wales to a fort in Oregon and design and build a castle or fort. In this structure study lesson plan, students complete activities to study castles in Wales to forts in England. Learners then design their own...
University of Colorado
Great Red Spot Pinwheel
The great red spot on Jupiter is 12,400 miles long and 7,500 miles wide. In this sixth part of a 22-part series, individuals model the rotation of the Great Red Spot on Jupiter. To round out the activity, they discuss their findings as a...
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How to Beat the Rainy Day Blues
With a little ingenuity, lively exercise can occur despite the weather.
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Let's Learn About Spatial Viz!
Can you see your class working on spatial visualization? The first installment of a five-part module introduces the concept of spatial visualization and provides a 12-question diagnostic assessment to test spatial visualization skills....
Education Outside
Papermaking
Imagine recycling food scraps and using them to make paper. The directions are all here in a seven-page packet that details several paper-making strategies.
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Challenge Your Middle Schoolers with Mathematical Strategy Games!
Help learners develop the ability to think logically and mathematically, in a really fun and engaging way.
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How Far Can You Throw?
Sixth graders take a turn throwing the basketball and softball. They measure the distance in feet and inches between the starting and landing points of the balls. The recorder will record the distance each ball was thrown next to each...
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Angle Benchmarks
Sixth graders discuss the characteristics of specific angles and then use the information to to identify and estimate given angles. The class goes outside, identifies north, and turns a specified amount of degrees. Using a given compass,...
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Number Types: Where Vocabulary Meets Numbers
Rational, irrational, real, natural. All these words can refer to numbers. Who knew? Learners use the Visual Thesaurus and a semantic feature analysis grid to examine the different attributes of numbers. Step-by-step instructions for...
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Water Use Around the World
Students compare their water use with other places around the world. They calculate the amount of water they use in a week and discuss how to conserve water. They discover the amount of clean water throughout the world.
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Calculate Your Contribution
Students assess the environmental impact of their transportation choices. They keep a transportation journal and use a website to calculate vehicle emissions for themselves and their class. They evaluate their transportation choices.
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Code Breakers
Students collect data and make a frequency table, change ratios into percents, and analyze data to make predictions.
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Discovery Pacing
Students run a lap as fast as they can. They discuss the problems of running that fast for longer distances and strategize a plan to pace themselves. They work with timing, distance and observation to practice monitoring their pace.
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IS MASS THE SAME AS WEIGHT?
Pupils see the difference between weight and mass when they examine the method of measuring each of them.
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Bioremediation
Students design and conduct investigations that illustrate the effect bioremediation has on organic matter and determine environmental applications. They, in groups, present their findings to the class.
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Making Gateway Middle School Handicapped Accessible
Learners discuss the situation at their middle school about being handicapped accessible. In groups, they identify the various types of handicaps and their accommodations. They create a blueprint of the building and make suggestions in...
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Exploring Canadian Cities - a Day To Remember
Students research information on the geographical features, climate, and cultural activities of a Canadian city. They plan a day in the city with a schedule of activities. They synthesize information and create a large poster about the...
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Earthquakes- An Introduction
Sixth graders investigate the concepts related to creating an understanding of how earthquakes occur. They participate in a variety of activities that are tied to each other and focus upon the principle of plate tectonics. Then students...
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The Effects Of Earthquakes
Students investigate the concept of how earthquakes occur and the after effects of how they effect landforms. They conduct research it using a variety of resources and measure the varying intensities of how earthquakes effect the...
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Types And Magnitudes Of Earthquakes
Learners investigate the concept of earthquakes and the different types of magnitudes. They research the Richter scale and how it is used to measure the intensities of earthquakes. Students then apply the concept by completing a...