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Scientific Method

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners explore the scientific method. In this scientific method lesson, students use information gathered from a "Seed Dispersal" lab done previously to complete a worksheet listing the steps of the scientific method.
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Results and Conclusions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders practice using the scientific method.  In this results and conclusions instructional activity, 4th graders review data collected, create a graph of their data and make their final conclusions about the information...
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Learning Scientific Coral Terminology

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners explore properties of coral. In this scientific observation lesson, students investigate properties and characteristics of coral. Learners write statements describing the coral using observation words.
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three Names Lesson

For Teachers 3rd
After the book Three Names is read aloud, math vocabulary is introduced . Either alone or in groups, learners use the vocabulary words in a meaningful sentence. Then they complete the provided worksheet.
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Microwave Magic

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
The microwave is a staple in many American households, but how exactly does it work? Approach this question from a scientific and practical standpoint, and discover cooking strategies, recipes, and methodologies for the standard...
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Journal Introductions

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore the idea of scientific observation and the use of a journal to record their observations. They examine the proper vocabulary used when describing scientific inquiry. Students observe a science experiment and they discuss...
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Focusing on Lenses

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore scientific observations by examining the parts of a microscope. In this optics lesson plan, students discuss the importance of a focal point and focal distance when utilizing an optical device such as a microscope....
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Magnetism

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars explore physical science by participating in a class science activity. For this magnet attribute lesson, students define a list of scientific vocabulary terms associated with magnets and participate in hands on magnet...
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Sampling or Assignment?

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Each discipline has its own vocabulary, terms it uses to identify key concepts and processes. Sample, to psychologists, refers to those people (participants) a researcher is studying, while assignment refers to the treatment conditions...
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Data Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders discuss how data is collected and participate in data collection through a survey. They complete a scavenger hunt on the Internet to gain understanding of the data measures mean, median, mode, and range.
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Design an Instrument

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students design an instrument. In this sound, vibration and pitch lesson plan, students learn about the characteristics of sound, vibration and pitch.  Students design a guitar using the assembled craft materials and demonstrate how...