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Marshland Ecosystem

For Teachers K - 12th
Students classify animals based on their physical characteristics and eating habits.  For this animal identification lesson plan, students investigate the life forms shown on a Parisian ceramic basin, and discover ecosystem the...
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Earth's Land and Water

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students describe physical characteristics of bodies of water and landforms. In this land and water lesson plan, students model land and water with modeling clay and also discuss why people live near bodies of water.
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Properties

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this properties worksheet, students review the properties of solutions, explain different physical properties, define hydrogen bonding. This worksheet has 8 problems to solve.
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Changing Matter

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders conduct an experiment.  In this changing matter lesson, 5th graders receive a cup of crystals, record their observations, add water to the crystals and record new observations. Students then discuss the differences...
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Applied Science Physics Pre Lab

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore physics. In this magnetism lesson, students attempt to make a magnet out of a iron rod. They observe the teacher complete the procedure first and then try it themselves.
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Applied Science - Physics Pos Lab (Air Pressure)

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students examine physics. In this air movement lesson plan, students conduct an experiment that shows how air moves based on the pressure it's under. They watch the teacher complete the procedure and then try it on their own in a small...
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Review of Work, Energy and Power

For Students 11th - 12th
In this physics worksheet, students complete 50 multiple choice questions on physics. They determine the magnitude of work, energy and power.
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Review of Vectors

For Students 10th - 12th
In this physics worksheet, students complete 50 multiple choice questions on vector addition. They calculate displacement and resultant vectors.
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Review of Magnetic Forces and Fields

For Students 10th - 12th
In this physics worksheet, learners answer 50 multiple choice questions on properties of and behavior of magnetic fields and forces.
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Dribbling a Ball With a Hand

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars identify physical education by participating in a sports activity. In this dribbling lesson, students discuss how basketball players move the ball without holding it and define the action as dribbling. Young scholars...
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Density

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students determine the density of different substances. In this physical science activity, students rank them according to their density. They discover the relationship between volume and density.
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Diffraction of Laser Light, Polarization and Color Filters

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate light behavior by conducting a series of experiments. In this physics instructional activity, students calculate the wavelength of the light source using an equation. They determine what color is produced when light...
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Magnetic Field and Electromagnetism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Here you will find a simple presentation on magnetic, gravitational, and electric fields. One of the two links to outside animations no longer is valid, and oneof the slides lists extension activities that are specific to a physics...
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Free Shot Physics

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss ways to test the bounciness of different balls. For this physics lesson, students measure how high each one bounce. They record data and compare results.
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Electrical Circuits

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Wow! Here is a coherent and cleverly designed tool for teaching physical scientists about electric circuits. Animations help learners to visualize what is happening within the parts of a circuit. Components are displayed to teach them...
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Projectile Motion

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
A unique and useful presentation, this covers projectile motion for your general physics class. Many graphs display the vectors involved, and some even act as animations. Motion is broken down into its components and only then are the...
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Nuclear Reactions - Rutherford's Alpha Scattering Experiment

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Neat! Show your physics class exactly how Ernest Rutherford fired alpha particles at a piece of gold foil and so determined that most of an atom is composed of empty space. Not just a slide show, but almost an animation, this...
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What in Our World Affects the Way People Live

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study various maps that show geographical features and population. They compare the maps and make inferences about how various geographical features influence the population and human activities of an area.
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Puberty

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners investigate the concept of puberty. They examine the social and emotional changes that take place. Individual students examine the kinds of changes they will go through. They are taught some coping strategies to deal with the...
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Up and Atom

For Teachers 7th - 8th
"Up and Atom" is a mini-unit introducing middle-schoolers to the wonders of elements. Participants draw atom models, examine the periodic table, compare samples of metals to nonmetals, identify unknown elements, and more! The beginning...
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Roller Coaster Mania!

For Teachers 3rd - 10th Standards
Raise the energy level of your physical science class with this exciting hands-on activity. Applying their knowledge of kinetic and potential energy and Newton's laws of motion, young engineers use foam tubing and marbles to create...
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Maps

For Teachers 4th - 6th
If your students are just starting a unit on Geography this could be the introduction you're looking for. This PowerPoint presents a clear and organized overview of the different types of maps people use and why each is important. Tip:...
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Global History & Geography: Latin America

For Students 5th - 7th
The instructions say to use a text-book to label 11 different regions in modern Latin America. If a text-book is not available a map can be found on-line and printed for student reference.
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Climate Shifts

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Eight slides of information related to shifts in the climate make up this presentation. The vocabulary and concepts displayed are geared toward high school meteorology learners. Content is not cohesive from slide to slide, but the...

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