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Gravity, Forces, and Inertia

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students participate in assessments involving gravity, forces, and inertia. They select from a menu of options assessments they would like to complete including worksheets, drawing posters, watching videos, creating crossword puzzles,...
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Cell physiology and chemistry

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students design an experiment to discriminate between chemical diffusion, osmosis, facilitated diffusion and active transport through a membrane. Be specific about predictions and interpretations!
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HOW SMALL AM I? THE SCIENCE OF NANOTECHNOLOGY

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study nanotechnology and investigate the dimensions of a nanoscale.  In this nanometer study lesson plan students will see how truly small a nanometer is by measuring things such as a piece of hair.
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The Rifting of Pangaea and the Gettysburg Battlefield

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders analyze and interpret an animated model of Earth’s rifting processes.  In this Earth Science lesson, 11th graders connect Earth’s rifting processes with the Earth’s surface in the Gettysburg battlefield.  Students apply...
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A Hydrothermal Adventure

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students analyze hydrothermal vents. In this hydrothermal vents instructional activity, students discover the effects of hydrothermal vents on tectonic plates. Students make model hydrothermal vents to understand how they form and operate.
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Periodic Table Patterns using Fabulous Periodic

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explain how elements are arranged in the periodic table. In this chemistry lesson, students group the eggs according to a certain pattern. They compare this to elements in the periodic table.   
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Periodic Trends

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students identify the different periodic trends. For this chemistry lesson, students discuss how elements are arranged in the periodic table. They apply what they have learned in a Jeopardy team game.
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Scientists at Work: What'll they think of next?

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore scientific discovery while watching a video. They, in groups, are to research a scientific invention and present their findings to the class.
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Comparing Notes: a Mathematical Exploration of the Piano

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the history of equal temperament, the modern standard of tuning a piano. Proportion calculations of octaves and perfect fifths are utilized to calculate the frequency of each note in a major scale.
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Periodic History

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students gain a perspective in the development of chemistry. They understand some of the topics in their text and the ongoing nature of research. They then will be able to see the trends of the periodic table first hand through their own...
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An Ad for an Element

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils prepare an ad for an element, including properties and uses, in an attention getting format such as that used in the advertising business.
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Periodic Table & Its Trends-Day 6

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners intergrate science, technology and society into exploring the periodic table. They investigate one element of their choice and write a one page paper on the elements discovery, properties, uses, and the effect on society.
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Nanaotechnology: Small Science, BIG DEAL!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read an article that introduces them to the science and applications of nanotechnology. They discuss the the everyday examples of how nanotechnology is and can be used. In small groups, they observe and make inferences about...
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Pauli's Magical Water

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners predict the shape of molecules using VSEPR theory. For this chemistry lesson, students differentiate a polar and nonpolar molecule. They discuss why water's polarity is very important.
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Animal Playing Cards

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Learners research animal characteristics including information about mammals, reptiles, birds, and fish. They place the information into a database and then, create playing cards using the information.
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States of Matter

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Pupils categorize items into one of the three states of matter. They participate in a demonstration in which they represent particles of matter. Finally, they complete an experiment in which they "race" top see who can make acetone...
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Periodic Table

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students relate to the idea of periodicity & give example of other periodic events and identify and use the periodic table as a useful resource. They also identify the relationship of elements to certain groups & periods &...

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