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Moon, Mars, and Beyond-Mission Briefing
Students complete this introductory lesson in which they find out about the scenario for a simulated online space mission. They review vocabulary and complete a review sheet to reinforce the details of the mission and its goals.
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Nature Notes
Pupils spend some time outdoors and record their observations of abiotic conditions, geologic surroundings and living organisms. They reflect and write about the experience of being observant in nature.
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Where's The Drip?
Students explore the school and report back any leaks they see to the teacher. They are encouraged to do this at home and report any leaks to their parents.
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Where Do Weeds Grow Best?
Student design an experiment in order to determine where weeds grow the best. Through data collection and observations, they discover optimum conditions for weed growth, conditions that make it difficult for weeds to grow, and create...
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International Symbols and Roadway Signs
Students explore the function of various road signs and international symbols. In this sign recognition lesson, students construct road signs with blank paper, markers, and scissors. Students make 2 or 3 different signs and...
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Simple Machines
Students discover that simple machines reduce the effort required in a task. In this simple machines lesson students see demonstrations of simple machines.
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Gravity
Seventh graders progress through the Science Court: Gravity CD-ROM program. They read about and discuss how gravity was discovered. They complete review worksheets in preparation for the test.