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Spelling List 3: Sight Words, Long a/e Words, and Academic Vocabulary

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this spelling worksheet, learners practice their spelling words that include sight words, long a/e words, and vocabulary. Students practice spelling 16 words.
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Robot Earth

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars construct a simple robotic energy transformer. In this space science lesson, students explain how energy is transformed from one form to another. They identify the different uses of robotic devices.
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Electricity

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this electricity worksheet, students alphabetize groups of words about electricity. An answer key and website reference for additional resources are given.
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Vocabulary Practice for Week 2: The Call of the Wild

For Teachers 4th - 6th
For this vocabulary worksheet, young scholars learn 20 words in a list. Students answer 11 varied questions about the meanings of the words. Although it is not labeled with a title, these vocabulary words are related to The Call of the...
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Larry Page

For Students 4th - 6th
In this famous people worksheet, learners read a selection about Larry Page and complete a variety of comprehension activities including but not limited to a synonym match, spelling, writing and sequencing activities.
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Wind and Water Wheels

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars identify wind and water as natural resources that create energy. In this natural resources and energy use lesson, students work in groups to construct a pinwheel, then explore the effects of wind and water on the pinwheel....
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Parallel Circuits

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners investigate the way an electrical circuit works. In this physics instructional activity, students use voltmeters and ammeters to measure voltage. They construct a circuit using provided circuit kits.
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Making A Compass

For Teachers 4th
This interesting science lesson is about the compass. Students make a compass out of a magnet, sewing needle, cork, and a glass dish. The lesson includes both a pre and post-test for the students to take, and some very good links to...
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The Improvement of the Electric Light Bulb

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study how the first electric light was made and the history behind it.  In this electricity activity students create their own light bulb.
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Incandescent Light Bulb

For Teachers 5th - Higher Ed
Learners study the history of the light bulb and how an incandescent light bulb works.  For this electricity lesson students complete several experiments on the light bulb.
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The Invention of the Telegraph

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students study the history of telegraph invention. In this technology lesson, students build their own Morse Telegraph System. They discuss how this invention benefits the society.
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Oxygen

For Teachers K - 12th
Young scholars explore oxygen and its physical and chemical propeties.  In this investigative lesson students complete several experiments using oxygen.
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Hudson River Salt Front Activity

For Students 6th - 8th
In this Hudson River instructional activity, students read a passage about the Hudson and salinity, they complete graph interpretation and questions and activities.
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Acids and Bases

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study acid and bases and how they fall on the pH scale. For this solutions lesson students complete a lob activity using litmus then fill out a data table.
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Building an Electric Motor

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students study different motors and how they convert electrical energy to mechanical energy.  In this motor lesson students make a model of an electric motor and examine how it can be used to do work.
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Current Thinking About Magnets

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students construct their own magnet and wire device. In this inquiry lesson, students investigate the factors affecting the strength of magnetic forces. They manipulate different variable to determine their effect.
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Science All Around You

For Teachers K - 8th
Students visit and explore a Hands On Science Center (HOSC). They participate in a variety of self-guided table exercises and observe as scientists demonstrate various scientific principles.
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What Configurations Work to Light a Bulb?

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students explore simple electrical circuits. Students experiment, using different configurations, to determine what is necessary to compeete a circuit. Students observe similarities between arrangements that work and differences in...
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How do Ohm's Law and Constraint-Based Reasoning Help in Thinking About Circuits?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate Ohm's Law. Through experimentation, students observe Ohm's law. Using the voltage and resistance, high schoolers calculate with Ohm's law. Students collaborate in other activities to apply Ohm's Law to...
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Extension: Fractions and Decimals-Let's Eat!

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this fractions and decimals extension worksheet, learners complete a set of 5 multiple choice questions. Answers and a reference web site are included on page 2.
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Personal Focus: S/SGT. GEORGE OIYE - 522nd Field Artillery Battallion

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders research S/Sgt. George Oiye, who fought in the 522nd Field Artillery Battallion. They examine the roles and sacrifices of this soldier, then answer questions.
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Smoke Alarms

For Teachers K - 1st
Students research smoke alarms in this lesson. They identify the purposes of smoke alarms. They also identify where smoke alarms should be installed. They review the steps needed to keep smoking alarms in good working order.
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Conductors and Insulators

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore electrical terms and circuits.  In this conductor lesson students divide into groups and complete a lab on electricity.
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Hear The Light?

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students investigate a circuit and build a flashlight transmitter. In this electricity lesson, students are introduced to the parts of the modulated laser and define the purpose of each part. As an assessment, students construct a...

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