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Magnetism

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore physical science by participating in a class science activity. In this magnet attribute lesson, students define a list of scientific vocabulary terms associated with magnets and participate in hands on magnet activities....
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Grade 4 Science Test

For Students 4th
In this grade 4 science quiz worksheet, 4th graders complete a 29 question multiple choice quiz covering a variety of grade 4 concepts. 
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Introduction to the Circulatory System

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study the circulatory system. In this circulatory system, 5th graders participate in five stations with different activities at each station. Students discuss their findings from each station.
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Carmaleetas

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners identify the relationship between predator and prey in the food chain. In this food chain instructional activity, students work in groups and play a predator and prey game. Learners discover what happens when a predator does not...
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Balance of Nature Pyramid

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study the concept of food chains and create a physical forest food chain pyramid. In this balance of nature pyramid lesson, students identify the ingredients needed on each level of the pyramid then make connections...
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What Parts Are There to a Plant?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore botany by completing plant science worksheets. For this plant anatomy lesson, students examine real vegetables in class using magnifying glasses. Students identify the plants anatomy and complete worksheets discussing...
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An Invisible Pull

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explain why objects thrown upward falls back to Earth. In this earth science lesson plan, 5th graders identify the forces acting on objects. They discuss why planets do not float in space.
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Magnets

For Teachers K - 12th
Students explore the different types of magnets and their common uses.  In this magnets instructional activity students create their own magnets. 
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Corrosion & Rust

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars examine how and when rust and corrosion occur.  In this corrosion lesson students complete an experiment to see why metals rust. 
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Why is There a Tidal Bulge Opposite the Moon?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students simulate how the Moon causes ocean tides. In this earth science lesson, students calculate gravitational acceleration using a mathematical formula. They compare the force of attraction between the Earth, Moon and Sun system.
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Acids and Bases

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study acid and bases and how they fall on the pH scale. In this solutions lesson plan students complete a lob activity using litmus then fill out a data table.
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How We Learn About the Brain: Teaching the Infant Brain

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students describe the development of an infant from conception to birth. In this biology lesson, students discover how a child's brain develop. They explain how children acquire motor and cognitive skills.
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Make Sense of Nature

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Learners participate in this program that heightens their awareness and curiosity of nature as well as their sense of adventure and exploring new surroundings. They identify and choose an object from nature after exploring it with other...
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Hand washing Laboratory Activities

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are exposed to the benefits of many antimicrobial soaps to prevent infections. In the food-service industry, studies indicate that inadequate hand washing and cross-contamination is responsible
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Cleanliness

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students identify ways that staying clean contribute to good health. They perform an experiment involving potatoes and washed and unwashed hands, observing the results. They complete a cleanliness chart, checking off each healthful habit...
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I'm Not In Range

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discover how cell phone service works while participating in a role play activity. They identify its advantages and disadvantages based on service. They examine how engineers use this information to develop better...
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Swamp Thing

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a build-it-yourself boat that runs on two small electric motors. Swamp Thing has an electronic brain that can be controlled and steered with a flashlight.
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Environment

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders receive a general overview of the world's environmental dilemmas thereby understanding the global implications of their actions. They examine their connection to the ecosystem by looking at the influence of the environment...
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Molecules

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars combine movement with science in this fun integrated instructional activity. When students are "liquid" they can "melt" or "ooze" at the end and when they are are "solids" they can "freeze" in a shape.
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Are You a Frog?

For Teachers K
Students listen to the book "Ask Me If I'm a Frog, and compare their anatomy and habits to the anatomy and habits of a frog to identify with the characteristics unique to frogs. They respond to teacher-generated questions by writing...
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Liquid Crystal IR Detector

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers experiment with one method of detecting infrared radiation. They simulate the detection of infrared radiation using a liquid crystal sheet.
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A Guided Journey Into the Past

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use guided imagery to discover and judge an alternative way to enjoy artifacts without removing them from archaeological sites.
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Collect Your Own Drosophila Lab

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners study Drosophila by catching them. They construct catcher-containers to catch Drosophila using fruit as bait. After collection, they examine the flies and collect data to be displayed.
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Science: Why Animals Hibernate

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate the reasons animals hibernate. They measure their own heart rates and compare them to those of a hibernating bear. In their journals, 2nd graders record facts about and characteristics of hibernation and...

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