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John J. Montgomery: Controlling flight

For Teachers K - 12th
Students research the history of aviation while looking at how gliders and airplanes fly. This lesson is the perfect way to intertwine Science and History. It has variations for all grade levels K-12.
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Learning About Kinds of Trees

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students write about different kinds of trees. In this tree lesson, students use their science books and the Internet to research a type of tree. They write a one page paper on each tree. 
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A Model of Three Faults

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars investigate faults. In this science lesson plan, students explore the many stresses and strains in the earth's layers and research the types of faults in their state.
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Health and Hygiene

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Pupils examine hygiene and health practices today. In this health science lesson, students research  medieval treatments to ailments common today. They evaluate how effective herbal remedies are in treating diseases.
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Volcano

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research major volcanic eruptions. In this Earth science lesson, students take on the role of vulcanologist writing reports to the President of the United States on how to respond to a volcanic disaster. This lesson includes...
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Lung Disease

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students simulate breathing for a smoker and someone with a chronic lung disease. In this health science lesson plan, students examine the short and long term effects of smoking. They write a persuasive argument against it.
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Food Safe Consumer

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Pupils explain how to prepare and keep food safely. In this health science lesson, students research common mistakes and tips for maintaining a clean kitchen. They identify main causes of foodborne diseases.
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Adhesives: Measuring Stickiness - Natural Products

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students investigate the adhesive properties of different "glues." In this science lesson plan, discover how the surface of a substance affects stickiness. They record data and share their findings in class.
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How Are Polymers Utilized in Everyday Life?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars identify the different types of polymers. In this chemistry lesson, students research information about an area of polymer science they chose. They create a PowerPoint presentation to share their findings in class.
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The Fossil Evidence for Evolution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how scientists use fossil evidence to trace evolution of various species and methods used to date fossils.
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Teaching Bioethics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Use this guide for incorporating bioethics into your biology curriculum or for teaching a unit on the topic. A syllabus for an entire year is also available. The resource provides lists of online, video, and printed resources; however,...
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The Good Life for Birds

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners read article in Chain Reaction Magazine, Volume 4, to introduce them to bird research at ASU; students answers questions while they read the article.
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Competition as a Function of Interactions in the Environment

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students set up various feeding stations and observe bird behavior and gather data.
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BEETLES: The Coming Out

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students design an experiment to test the variables involved in the hatching of the Bruchid beetle.
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Cell Structures

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students differentiate between a prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell and give examples of both types. They differentiate between a plant and animal cell. Students will be able to name features common to both as well as unique features of each.
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Global Warming

For Teachers 7th - 12th
This contains a writing prompt about global warming that could be adapted in a number of ways. The resource provides some information about global warming and possible effects. Learners explore the enhanced greenhouse effect and the...
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Rainfall and Water Table

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Through inquiry, experimentation, and observation, young scientists see how an increase in rainfall under climate change can affect the water table and soil salinity underground. Young scientists build models that represent the...
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Ozone Hole Expert Groups

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Research topics associated with the hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica. Researchers write five facts about their topic and one question for each of those facts. They present what they learned to the rest of the class. Six topics are...
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What Will Weather Be?

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars present a weather topic based on research they collect.
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Environmentally Friendly

For Teachers 4th - 8th
What can your pupils do to promote better conditions for wildlife? After researching issues around wildlife management, class members use the Internet to locate three different organizations devoted to protecting wildlife. They then...
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Protecting the Environment

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explain what biodegradable materials are and list examples of them. They design, with online partners' feedback and input, a product made of biodegradable materials and develop a marketing campaign to best sell their product.
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Rain Forests: A Disappearing Act?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine and locate rainforests on maps, and research the patterns of their destruction. They develop a bar graph of rainfall and temperature data, write a journal entry, and research the people, animals, and plants/products of...
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The Mysteries of El Nino: How Much do We Really Know?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate the causes and effects of El Nino and explore its global impact on weather related occurrences through this series of activities.
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Satellites and the Radiation Budget

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students engage in a prelab discussion about the earth's radiation budget and global warming. They use "trading cards" to find specific websites to research radiation budget questions.

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