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Straight Line Motion with a Stomper

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore average speed, and graph distances and time.  In this speed and velocity lesson students complete a lab then calculate distances, acceleration and velocity and graph the data.
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Graphs and Spreadsheets

For Teachers K - 12th
Students collect data and present it in a graph and/or a spreadsheet, depending on their previous understanding of technology.
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Airplane Propeller

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine the different kinds of propellers and their functions.  In this airplane lesson students build a hand made propeller.
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Reading Comprehension: The Death Car

For Students 7th - 9th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, learners must read "The Death Car" and answer reading comprehension questions about the selection. Students have 12 minutes to complete the exercise.
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Pulling with a CEENBoT!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the pulling force of CEENBoT. In this physics lesson plan, students suggest modifications to increase the kinetic coefficient of friction and eventually the pulling force. They write a complete lab report about...
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As Populations Age, a Chance for Younger Nations

For Students 8th - 12th
In this geography skills worksheet, students read a 4-page article titled "As Populations Age, a Chance for Younger Nations." Students then respond to 4 short answer questions based on the content of the article.
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Model Rockets

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study the basics of a model rocket and its classifications.  In this rocket lesson students determine the flight duration of a model rocket.
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Forces and Machines

For Students 7th - 12th
In this forces and machines worksheet, students will review vocabulary associated with forces including friction, inertia, and work. Students will also explain how simple machines help to do work easier. This worksheet has 10 matching, 6...
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Vocabulary Building Worksheet

For Students 4th - 5th
In this vocabulary worksheet, students match definitions to words, solve riddles using given words and complete fill in the blank sentences. Students complete the same activities for 4 sets of 20 words.
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Kalsu, Tillman Define Heroism

For Students 8th - 12th
In this article analysis worksheet, students read an article titled "Kalsu, Tillman Define Heroism," take notes on the article, define 2 words from the article, and write summaries of the article.
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Ionocraft Lifter

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the different types of lifters through a series of activities. In this physics activity, students explain the mechanics involved in the lifter designs. They compare aluminum versus zinc lifters.
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Impulse and Momentum

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students are introduced to the concepts of impulse and momentum and problem solving strategies for these types of problems. In groups, they discover the law of conservation of momentum and share their answers with the class.
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Video Analysis of Motion &

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students examine a powerful tool that can be used in the study of motion. They use VideoPoint to measure an aspect of an organism's motion: speed, acceleration, center of mass.
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Electromagnitism Applications

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students experiment on magnets and electricity. In this physics lesson, students determine what factors affect the strength of a magnetic field. They design an experiment to determine how electromagnetic field strength varies with distance.
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Population Growth

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the biodiversity of living things and how they are interdependent upon each other. They conduct research using a variety of resources. Specifically students create a graph to show how a population can grow in an...
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The Death Car

For Students 7th - 8th
In this reading comprehension activity, students read a story called The Death Car. Students answer 10 multiple choice questions about the story. Note: The story contains references to murder and has a gruesome ending.
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Measuring the Speed of a Wave

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students create an experiment in which they measure the speed of a wave and record the data in a graph. They work in small groups to write the procedure for the experiment and share it with another group for cross checking of the...
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Matter and Chemical Bonding

For Students 9th - 12th
In this chemical bonding worksheet, students read about the invisible killer, dihydrogen monoxide. Students read about the products it is used in and the problems it causes to the environment. Then students complete 19 short answer...
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Effects of organic material and nutrient pollution

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners create a definition of eutrophication.  In this organic material lesson students work together to create a storyline.
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Design a Bobsled

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students apply their knowledge of friction, drag, mass and gravity as they design, build, and test mini-bobsleds.
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Explore Point of View Through Aerial Photography

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Read the story Amelia the Pigeon and discuss perspective. Since Amelia is a pigeon with a bird's eye view, use aerial photography to enhance your learners' understanding. Have fun connecting art and literature while talking about...
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Antacid Tablet Race

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students complete experiments to determine how rocket fuel is affected by surface area and temperature. They compare the reaction rates of antacid tablets. They discuss their results to complete the instructional activity.
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Learning About Composting

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Students can create a compost pile to learn about the decomposition process.
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Crash! Bang!

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Young scholars study the physical force of linear momentum by investigating collisions. They analyze the difference between elastic and inelastic collisions. They calculate linear momentum.