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Forces And Energy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the atom and how it is formed. They conduct research using a variety of resources and then construct a model of the atom. Then students have class discussion. The instructional activity includes background...
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Lesson 1: Powerless?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students formulate interview questions based on the information they learn from the video Power Lines. They conduct an interview with a relative, friend, or community member over 60 years old.
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Generation of Action Potentials in Nitella Giant Algal Cells

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students observe cytoplasmic streaming in Nitella cells. They examine the conduction of a wave of depolarization across other membranes, such as the axons of neurons. Students predict the effects of sending a small electric current...
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Energy Transfer

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students investigate the properties of heated air. They make predictions about what they think makes the wind blow on a worksheet, and conduct two experiments to demonstrate the properties of heated air. Students heat a bottle until a...
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Comparative Embryology Using Japanese Medaka Fish

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct an experiment to control the breeding of Japanese Medaka fish. They collect the fertilized eggs and view and record the fish's embryological development daily to compare the stages to human development.
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We Are All Responsible

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Pupils conduct research about the issue of conservation and the environment. They focus upon the interdependence of man and nature. They write and discuss the issue of environmental preservation. Students appreciate the importance of...
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Rain Making - Understanding the Formation of Rain

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students read and conduct and experiment to learn about rain formation. In this water forms lesson, students read about the formation of rain and its purposes. Students then complete a rain experiment activity.
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Buckyball

For Students 9th - 10th
In this molecules worksheet, students read about the discovery of new carbon molecule which has been nicknamed buckyball. Students answer 2 short answer questions.
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Highways and Stop Signs

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate conductors and insulators and distinguish between the two. They utilize the digital camera and other forms of technology to create a study guide on conductors to help students develop sound knowledge.
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Properties of Metals

For Students 10th - 12th
In this metals worksheet, students define delocalized electrons and review the properties of metals. This worksheet has 5 short answer questions.
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Containers

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate the effect of different container materials on heat transfer; draws a conclusion about the best insulator; and applies concept to a new, seemingly quite different problem.
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Y8 Energy Transfers and Magnetism (H)

For Students 6th - 8th
In this science word search worksheet, students identify and locate words as they relate to energy transfer and magnetism. There are 17 words to locate in the puzzle and spell correctly.
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Homopolar Motor Experiments

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students construct a homopolar motor following certain procedures. In this physics instructional activity, students explain how generators and motors work. They compare and contrast the characteristics of both.
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Properties of Solutions

For Students 9th - 12th
Study the properties of solutions as they relate to mixtures. The slide show presents the key concepts involved with solutions including solvents, solutes, solubility, and electrolytes. Scholars learn the basics of the properties of...
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Water and Ice

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners examine water. In this chemistry lesson plan, student examine the physical properties of water and how it changes from a liquid to a solid or a gas. This lesson plan contains links to a second and third complimentary lesson plan...
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Amazing Water Changes

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils explore the properties of water and how it changes states. In this kindergarten to 2nd grade science instructional activity, students pair a hands-on science activity with two suggested books. This inquiry...
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Water and Ice

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students observe water as it changes form.  For this water lesson students observe, measure, and describe water as it changes state. 
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Language Arts: Video Literary Circle

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students participate in a video conference literature circle to discuss assigned reading. They respond to discussion topics during the conferences. Students share their thoughts and ideas with their peers and improve comprehension...
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The Nature of Solutions

For Students 9th - 12th
In this solutions worksheet, students compare different types of solutions and distinguish between the solvent and solute in a solution. This worksheet has 7 matching and 10 short answer questions.
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Wind Power

For Teachers 9th - 12th
What a wonderful way to explore wind power! Through this lesson, learners get a background in the history of wind power, create their own wind turbine, and the test their designs. This is a terrific way to tie scientific principles to...
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Electromagnificent

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This physics pun really hertz, but this STEM lesson plan can help. The inquiry-based activity has young scientists create a testable question about electromagnetic strength; plan and implement their own experiments; and record and...
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Cooking with the Sun

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore using energy from the sun for heating and cooking as they build and compare the performance of four solar cooker designs. This excellent two-day lesson has groups of students build and test a variety of solar cookers....
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Listening Devices

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Young scholars design and construct a listening device that will allow them to listen to the sound generated by specific object inside a box.
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Chalkboard Challenge: The Periodic Table and Periodicity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In a well-prepared Jeopardy-style game, your chemisty class can review the periodic table. Questions cover the element groups, some history, atomic number, atomic and ionic radii, electronegativity, and the shielding effect. What a fun...