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Around the Bend
Young scholars examine the art elements of the Inca "Large Jug." In this visual art lesson, students identify the colors, pattern, and shape of the Inca "Large Jug." Young scholars then draw a design on a flat and curved surface and...
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Length and Perimeter
Third graders explore tessellations and the spatial concepts used in creating them. In this tessellations lesson, 3rd graders rotate, reflect and transform shapes to create tessellations. Students become familiar with the...
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Money Matters
Students play a game called Money Matters using cut out representatives of pennies, nickels, and dimes.
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Functions
In this functions worksheet, students solve and complete 5 different sets of problems that include determining functions on intervals. First, they define a definite integral and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Then, students draw a...
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Eggshells
Students examine the porosity of eggshells. In this eggshell properties lesson, students observe dyed eggs, then peel the eggs to see if the color was able to go through the shell and discuss why eggshells have pores.
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The Mystery of the Missing Hummingbirds
Students record scientific observations in a science journal. In this season lesson, students make observations about each of the seasons and record in their journals. Students record organisms response to seasonal changes...
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Claymation in the Classroom
Students design an appropriate and usable storyboard and then create a claymation video. They take digital photographs frame by frame, then assemble the stop-motion movie using video software.
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Microviewer
In this microviewer worksheet, students observe several types of cells. Students draw each type of cell and label the important parts. Students also answer questions relatable to the cell and the purpose for study.
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Rising Water!
Students observe water change from a liquid to a gas state when heated and then return to its liquid stage when cooled. They learn that gas molecules move faster than liquid molecules. They discover physical properties that describe how...
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Going the Distance
Students experiment in small groups to answer the question, "Is there a relationship between ramps and speed?" They apply a formula to calculate the speed of the cars used in the experiment, complete the associate lab report, and...
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What Plants Need in Order to Survive and Grow: Light
Students conduct an experiment to evaluate whether plants need light to survive and grow. They observe and gather data about plant responses to different growth regimes, analyze the data, and make conclusions about basic plant needs.
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What Plants Need in Order to Survive and Grow: Soil
Students conduct an experiment to evaluate whether plants need soil to survive and grow. They plant two seeds, one with soil and one without, make predictions, and record and analyze the seed germination results on a worksheet.
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Review C++ Fundamentals
In this computer programming worksheet, students answer 50 multiple choice questions on different member functions and C++ programming.
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Surface Friction and Wear Characteristics of Common Materials
Students identify the factors affecting friction. In this physics lesson, students construct their own rocket car and race them. They graph the average speeds and discuss how lubricants affect friction between rubbing surfaces.
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Pop Rocket - Trash to Treasure
First off, Newton's laws of motion aren't often taught at 2nd grade, so this lesson may be more appropriate for upper elementary learners. It begins with a discussion and demonstration of the laws of motion, and then has individuals...
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Sharks in Decline
Students investigate common fishing methods used to capture sharks. They decide why these methods and the shark's reproductive biology are contributing to the quick reduction in the shark population.
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A Study of Hydra Cluster Galaxies
Students analyze a designated galaxy with a partner or in a small group.
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Patterns Here, There, and Everywhere!
Upper graders access the Microsoft Word program and create patterns by utilizing certain keys on the keyboard. They create picket fences, smiley faces, and hearts. It seems that this lesson has as much to do with keyboarding skills as it...
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Read Aloud Lesson Plan: Water for One, Water for Everyone
Students listen to a read aloud about African animals as they access a watering hole. They discuss the characteristics of Africa such as the temperature, it distance from the students, and lifestyle of the animals. They talk about how...
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Paint Plus
Using the computer and the Paint program, Students explore the different tools available in the paint program, and then create a picture showing two sets of pictures and an equation.
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Forces and Pressure
In this forces worksheet, learners will review the different types of forces and how forces are measured. This worksheet has 9 fill in the blank, 1 short answer, and 11 multiple choice questions.
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A Trip to the Toy Store
First graders recognize and identify the value of a penny, nickel and dime. They spend play money in a simulated toy store and match their coins to the purchase price of a toy of their choice.
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Penny Pinchers
Students, by participating in a classroom toy store, are introduced to the penny.
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Tree Identification
Students are introduced to the characteristics of trees and different techniques to identify them. They distinguish between a deciduous and a coniferous tree. Students describe at least four characteristics used to identify trees. They...