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Observing the Growth of a Maize Root

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct an experiment in order to observe the typical downward growth of a maize root. They become familiar with the root's growth patterns to use as a control for comparison in other experiments.
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Archimedes

For Students 7th - 8th
In this Archimedes learning exercise, learners complete and respond to 4 different problems related to different triangles. First, they find the midpoint of each side of a given triangle. Then, students connect the midpoints with the...
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Energy and Energy Conversion

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate different energy conversions through hands-on activities. In this energy instructional activity, 3rd graders move through four stations and conduct experiments illustrating energy conversions. Wave energy,...
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Break the Code: Astronomy

For Students 4th - 8th
Here is a quick puzzle-style worksheet for your aspiring astronomers. A code is printed at the top of the page and learners use it to fill in the blanks describing different phenomena or objects in outer space. The material does not even...
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Stripes With Gravity

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils examine Morris Louis's painting "Burning Stain." They then paint a similar picture using Crayola Washable Paint. They place a spoonful of each color and "drip" their paint down their paper. They repeat this until they have created...
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Fork It Over!

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students identify an object's center of gravity. In this physics lesson plan, students use two metal forks, modeling clay, toothpick, and a drinking glass to balance the forks on the glass. Students use the angle of the forks to spread...
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Air: Demonstrating Its Presence and Effects

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils explore the concept of air. In this gravity instructional activity, students perform various experiments that deal with gravity, air resistance, and air pressure.
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Bouncing Balls

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the concept of gravity. For this gravity lesson, students drop super balls from varying heights. Students record the height of the super ball on bounce zero and bounce one.
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Science: Objects That Rotate with Gravity

For Teachers K - 12th
Students conduct experiments in gravity by rolling objects down an incline and determining which ones roll slower than others. As part of the experiment, they design objects which will roll the slowest. Using digital movie cameras or...
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All in the Balance

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students investigate gravity and balance. In this balance lesson, students listen to the story Mirette on the High Wire by Emily Arnold McCully. They experiment with balance by creating a tag board model figure that will balance on...
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Ride on a Slide

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Young scholars investigate gravity and engineering by participating in a slide building experiment.  In this early physics lesson, students utilize cardboard boxes to create a model of a children's slide.  Young scholars...
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Gravity Launch

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars use an online interactive to launch a rocket from earth. They have control over the angle and thrust of the rocket to discover the relationship between the two.
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Universal Gravity and Kelper's Laws Worksheet

For Students 9th - 12th
High school physicists apply their knowledge of planetary motion. Using Kepler's three laws, Newton's law of universal gravitation, and the provided properties of the moon, sun, and Earth, they proceed to solve 23 problems. An...
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Exploration of the Moon

For Students 7th - 12th
In this moon worksheet, students will use a table with facts about the moon to answer questions about the moon's rotation, distance from the Earth, gravity, and temperature. Students will complete 9 short answer questions.
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Writing Exercises: Scientific Revolution

For Students 9th - 12th
How is the Scientific Revolution evident in our lives today? Use this short-answer application and comprehension activity as your scholars explore this progressive era. Questions have learners explaining the scientific method and...
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Gravity - The Glue of the Universe

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Students explore physics by conducting a class experiment. In this gravitational force lesson, students define several scientific terms associated with force. Students utilize a styrofoam cup and marbles to simulate a satellite crashing...
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Gravity

For Students 7th - 10th
In this gravity worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle by determining the correct terms associated with the 12 statements about erosion and landslides.
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Comparing Roots After Rotation of Ninety Degrees

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers conduct an experiment and use different measurements of a single root to illustrate the mechanism of plant movement.
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Bounce Back - The Long and Short of It

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Upper elementary scientists test basketballs with differing amounts of air to find if inflation affects bounce height. The lesson introduction poses the question of whether or not the composition of a ball determines bounce height, but...
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Outer Space Circus

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students investigate the concept of other planets and conduct research using a variety of resources. They focus upon a planet and its gravitation, surface, and atmospheric conditions. The lesson plan contains specific steps for the...
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Terminal Velocity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students calculate acceleration due to gravity with the measurements of the period of a pendulum or measurements of the time for an object to fall from different heights. They observe and measure the effect of air resistance on the...
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The Fundamentals of Space-Time: Part 3

For Teachers 9th - 12th
If you weren't already blown away by first two installments, check out this clip on how gravity and space-time interact! Our physicist friends, Pontzen and Whyntie, continue their discussion of these motion concepts for your high...
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Force Field Physics

For Teachers 8th Standards
Attracted class members to an activity-packed journey through the science behind the invisible forces at work all around us. From jump rope generators to junkyard wars, there's never a dull moment when eighth grade physics scholars...
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Elements of Physics: Motion, Force and Gravity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research about different human space explorations conducted by NASA. For this physical science lesson, students discuss why space exploration is important. They write a paper about their thoughts on continuing NASA's space...

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