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One for the Money
Eighth graders sort items as they are shown one at a time by the teacher. They attempt to identify the one physical trait the teacher is looking for (metal and not metal). After several objects have been shown and placed in groups, the...
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"Keep it cool"
Students comprehend the importance of keeping cold foods cold. They identify the proper way to install and read a fridge thermometer. Students develop the ability to maintain a clean fridge at home.
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Smog Be Gone
Young scholars begin the lesson by identifying greenhouse gases. In groups, they observe and record the effect of the gases on the atmosphere and the temperature of the Earth. They participate in activities that describe the role of...
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Micro-Reaction Lab: Gas Prouducing Reactions
Students investigate single displacement or double displacement reactions. They have to identify the type of gas produced by filling in the blanks to a data and observation sheet. Also, having to be done is writing balanced equations for...
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Planet Structure & Interior
Young scholars compare Jupiter and Earth. In this Earth and space studies instructional activity, students compare the composition of Earth and Jupiter and analyze how the composition affects the rate at which the planets spin.