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The Amazing Apple

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars analyze an apple. In this lesson about developing inquiry skills, students do an experiment with an apple. Young scholars make several observations about the apple. Students answer questions to help them improve and...
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Race the Track! Super Slope (Lesson One)

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders utilize basic physics concepts to calculate speed of an object set in motion from various heights. In this basic physics lesson plan, 5th graders make observations, calculations, record data, and conclusions throughout...
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The Science of Microbes (Observing Different Microbes)

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars use their observation and inquiry skills to understand microbes. In this microbiology lesson, students explore slides with a microscope. Young scholars gain experience with preparing slides and proper use of a microscope...
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Parachutes: Is it Surface Area or Shape?

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students investigate how to make a good parachute. In this physics lesson, students observe the motion of parachutes as it falls and measure the time. They collect data and calculate the average descent time for each canopy shape.