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Compact Fluorescent Lamp Experiments

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers conduct a series of experiment on incandescent and fluorescent bulbs. In this physics lesson, students explain how they operate. They compare the efficiency and power rating of both bulbs.
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Art Styles - Portrait Triptych

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students select one photos and creates portraits of the photo in three different styles. After making the portraits, they describe the differences between them. They place their finished product on a triptych for viewing and practice...
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Meteorites

For Teachers 1st - 11th
Learners model how meteors fall to the surface of planets. In this space science instructional activity, students identify different types of meteorites using an interactive online website. They investigate the relationship between a...
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Lemon Battery

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students construct their own battery made of lemons. In this electrochemistry lesson, students explain why lemons conduct electricity. They perform a series of experiments to investigate its conductivity.
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How Could You Visualize the Importance of Education

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners view different pieces of art from artist Candida Alvarez. They discuss what the art means to them. They create their own mobiles showing what they would like out of their education.
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Meteors

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students identify the different types of meteorite using an interactive website. In this earth science lesson, students simulate how meteors crash on a surface. They relate meteor size to crater size.
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Asteroids

For Teachers K - 12th
Students examine the different types of asteroids and how they enter the atmosphere.  In this space lesson students use mashed potatoes to create an asteroid they can eat.