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Lesson: Magnify It

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars explore the concept of magnification. In this science tools lesson, students participate in activities at viewing stations within the classroom. Young scholars use magnifying tools at each of the stations and reflect on...
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Lost Ladybugs

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Young scholars study ladybugs. In this life science lesson, students collect ladybugs from the schoolyard and explore their characteristics. Young scholars illustrate pictures of ladybugs.
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Skyscrapers

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students engineer their way through a hands-on science activity. In this architecture lesson, students examine dead loads and wind loads as they participate in the Skyscraper Challenge.
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Nuclear Scientists Project

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Students explore nuclear scientists.  For this nuclear science research lesson, students choose a scientist who has contributed to nuclear theory, research his/her life and accomplishments, and write a paper. Students generate interview...
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Simply Circuitry and Series Circuit

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students investigate a series circuit. In this physical science lesson, students use a battery, switch, and light bulbs to build an electrical circuit. Students identify the standard symbols being used in electric circuitry.
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Modeling DNA Structure

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students build their own DNA molecules using candy. In this science lesson, students build DNA molecules using licorice and gumdrops. The lesson includes the use of streaming videos from the teacher's domain.
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Stream Study

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study the characteristics of a stream habitat. In this life science lesson, students use sieves, nets, and jars to collect aquatic organisms. Students also measure the temperature of the stream and calculate the speed of the...
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The Intertidal Zone: Tide and How Creatures Survive

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Young scholars explore oceanography by completing science worksheets. In this tide pools lesson, students discuss the forces of the tide pools, the animals that live within them, and the impact they have on the rest of the ocean. Young...
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Shake, Rattle, and Roll: Mt. St. Helens - Lesson Plan 2

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compile information on volcanic activity at Mount St. Helens.  In this earth science lesson, students use the information they gathered on Mount St. Helens to answer questions and create charts in Excel.  Then students compare...
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Healthy Heart

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Young scholars examine the functions of the heart and ways to maintain a healthy heart.  In this human body science instructional activity, students listen to Magic School Bus Inside the Human Heart, and diagram the human heart and blood...
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Coupled Resonant Pendulums

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students discover every pendulum has a natural vibration cycle that depends on its length.  In this physical science lesson, students participate in an experiment that shows the natural vibration frequency of two pendulums is the same if...
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Blow It Up

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students observe an experiment.  In this science lesson, students watch an experiment where baking soda and vinegar are used to blow up a balloon.  Students answer comprehension questions about the experiment.
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Let It Roll

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students experiment in order to see how ball bearings work. In this science activity lesson, students conduct an experiment where they make and examine a ball bearing. Students brainstorm other examples of ball bearings and discuss ways...
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Our Forests Need Fires?

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners consider how forest fires are both damaging and beneficial to forests.  In this earth science lesson, students are read the book Fire! In Yellowstone by Robert Ekey and watch "Fire Ecology" and "Two Sides of Fire" before...
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What's The Scoop?

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore the properties of matter.  In this cross curriculum three states of matter science lesson, students listen to the poem "Eighteen Flavors" by Shel Silverstein, and predict what will happen if listed ingredients are...
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Circuit Boards

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners explore circuits.  For this electricity science lesson, students build a circuit board after viewing a related PowerPoint presentation. Detailed instructions are included.
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Living Light

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain bioluminescence. In this life science lesson, students discuss bioluminescence and conjure examples of organisms that carry this trait and how it is useful in their environment.
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Density Challenge

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students calculate the densities of several liquids that appear similar.  In this physical science lesson, students go beyond understanding the way liquids of different densities behave to researching how this knowledge applies in real...
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Writing an Essay -The Circulatory System

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders gather facts about the circulatory system and write an essay.  In this circulatory system writing lesson, 5th graders read their science book and take notes.  Students organize their notes and write and outline then an essay.
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Learning About Birds

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars investigate the lives of birds by writing about their favorite species.  In this animal life lesson, students research a science book and web to discover the characteristics of many types of birds.  Young scholars select...
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Great Balls of Fire

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders compare and contrast natural and synthetic fabrics. In this science investigation lesson, 6th graders test the flammability of 6 natural and synthetic fabrics.
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Design a Plankton

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore animal and plant adaptation.  In this ecosystems science lesson, students view websites to gain information about plankton and its  interdependence within ecosystems. Students identify ways in which plankton has adapted...
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Burning Issues

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars study fire management. In this science lesson, students recognize and understand what they think would be the most responsible and appropriate actions to take in regards to fire managment.
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Dig Into Soil

For Teachers K - 4th
Students discuss what is found in soil. In this science instructional activity, students observe the soil outside and write down information in regards to location, vegetation, and topography. Students experiment with the soil and its...

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