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Grating Spectrometer

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students calculate the Balmer series. In this physics lesson, students observe hydrogen lamp spectra using spectrometers. They calculate wavelength and compare them with their theoretical calculations.
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Vocabulary Practice-"Castle in the Attic"

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this vocabulary worksheet, students use a word box given to answer a set of 4 questions related to vocabulary from Castle in the Attic. An answer key is included at the bottom of the page.
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Dimming the Sun

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars collect, interpret and analyze weather variable data. They describe atmospheric variables that affect evaporation. Students create graphs and analyze the information collected.
Worksheet
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A View of the Cell

For Students 6th - 12th
In this viewing of a cell worksheet, students will read a paragraph about how microscopes work and will use a diagram of a light microscope to complete 2 short answer questions.
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Microscopy Exercises

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Learners explore organisms and botany by utilizing microscopes. In this microscopic research lesson, students define many plant and organism related vocabulary terms such as conifers, moss and spores. Learners view spores and other...
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Flowers Galore

For Teachers K - 6th
Students examine the work of Georgia O'Keefe and observe the shapes and lines that make up a flower. They create a flower drawing or painting.
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Ecosystem Energizers

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders see how the flow of energy through an ecosystem made up of producers, consumers, and decomposers carries out the processes of life and that some energy dissipates as heat and is not recycled.
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Matter

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders are introduced to the topic of matter. As a class, they brainstorm what they already know about matter and its properties. After completing a worksheet, they participate in an experiment in which they observe matter in...
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Flowers Galore

For Teachers K - 6th
Students create original works of art using their knowledge of Georgia O'Keeffe's artwork, flowers, pencils, crayons, and pastels in this K-6 Art lesson. The lesson includes Georgia O'Keeffe resource links and a recommended reading list.
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Heat Energy- Temperature

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate the meaning of temperature. They determine what happens to a thermometer when the temperature rises or falls. They place thermometers in different classroom locations in order to compare the temperature in a...
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Observing Compost Invertebrates

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders examine compost piles and what invertebrates help decompose the organic matter.  In this compost invertebrates lesson students collect invertebrates found in a compost pile and examine them. 
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Properties of Minerals

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the basic building blocks of our planet.  In this minerals lesson young scholars begin the process of forensics on the basis of investigation and drawing conclusions from observations. 
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Lenses and Telescopes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine telescope construction. For this telescope lesson, students examine the lenses used in telescopes by exploring with convex and concave lenses.
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Exploring Microscopes

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners explore the parts of a microscope. In this microscope lesson, students examine simple and compound microscopes. Learners discover how the parts of a microscope work together to generate an image.
Worksheet
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Crossword: Book - "Snowflake Bentley"

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this crossword worksheet, students use clues about the book Snowflake Bentley to complete a crossword puzzle. An answer key is provided.
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Science: Exploration Tubs

For Teachers 1st
First graders develop skills of scientific inquiry. They determine which objects float and which sink.
Organizer
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Microscopes Online

For Students 7th - 10th
In this microscopes worksheet, students access a website to complete questions about the early compound microscopes and the scientist involved in the development. This worksheet has 1 graphic organizer, 7 fill in the blank, and 10 short...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physics Simulation: Magnifying Glass

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about the type, size, location, and orientation of the image that forms when a thin lens is used to view an object using this interactive simulation. A PDF worksheet and a video tutorial are also...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Magnify It

For Teachers K - 1st
In this lesson, students will view their finger from various viewing distances to discover that their visual field is limited and a magnifying glass is a tool that can help make something look bigger. Students will record what they see...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: A Magnifying Discovery

For Students 3rd - 5th
Have you ever looked through a magnifying lens? Why do things look bigger when you look at them through the magnifying lens? Even though the object appears to get larger, it really stays the same size. Each lens has its own unique power...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Max's Math Adventures: Magnifying Max

For Teachers 2nd - 5th Standards
This site has the view through Max's magnifying glass. The ants seem to be walking past him in a pattern, can you help him predict how many ants are coming next? Teachers will like the teacher's guide, activity sheet, and extra challenges.
Graphic
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Merriam Webster: Visual Dictionary Online: Magnifying Glass

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustration of a magnifying glass.
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Beacon Learning Center: Magnifying Glass

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A cartoon image of a yellow magnifying glass and a piece of paper with black and red writing.
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Magnifying Glass

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Magnifying glass.

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