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What Wavelength Was That?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
A combination of informative text, photos, and graphics comprise this sharp show on electromagnetic radiation. Some slides mention hands-on activities for demonstrating concepts, so if you want to include them you will need to figure out...
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Bird and Feather Features

For Teachers 3rd
Ornithology is the study of birds, and young scientists do just that with an interesting science lesson. They identify the parts of a bird, realize that birds have different types of beaks, wings, and feet, and take a close look at bird...
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Light and Optics

For Students 9th - 12th
In this science worksheet, high schoolers look for the words to fill in the crossword puzzle that is focused upon the concepts of light and optics.
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Earth Movements

For Students 6th - 8th
For this earth science worksheet, students use the sheet for reinforcing vocabulary and core concepts. The answers are found and reviewed for the attainment of new knowledge.
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Reptiles Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this reptiles worksheet, students read 11 definitions and match them to the correct vocabulary words in a word box. Students write the reptile vocabulary words in front of each definition.
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Reptiles Vocabulary Multiple Choice Activity

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this reptiles vocabulary worksheet, students complete a ten question multiple choice activity pertaining to reptiles. Students read the questions and choose the correct answer from four choices.
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Wave Math

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students identify the different factors affecting the size and shape of ocean waves. In this math lesson, students calculate wave speed and wavelength given a mathematical formula.
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Making Waves

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students predict and test how the effects of velocity and force of an object or air on water affect the waves created. They diagram a water park ride using their knowledge of these effects to create their desired outcomes.
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Applied Science - Technology (5A) Lab

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore electromagnetic waves and light. In this light lesson, 5th graders draw the parts of a wave of the electromagnetic spectrum. They compare a flashlight to a laser to see how the light looks when shined through...
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Unraveling the Mysteries of Objects in Space

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students study emitted and absorbed light, and label each type of spectrum. They identify elements by their spectral signatures and use a spectroscope.
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Understanding Tsunamis

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover the causes of tsunamis in oceans and fjords. They perform an experiment to discover how calving icebergs can create different wave patterns in the ocean and in a fjord. In addition, they draw a diagram to illustrate the...
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Beach Zonation

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Young scholars investigate the characteristics of the beach environment and explore beach zonation. After gathering samples from different areas of the beach, young scholars discuss how the beaches work and the characteristic of each...
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Mystery Dinosaur: Who am I?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this dinosaur worksheet, learners read a description of a dinosaur and then write down which dinosaur is being described. There are 6 questions to answer on this worksheet.
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Wave Energy

For Students 9th - 12th
In this wave energy worksheet, students read about the energy created by water movement and how it is utilized to create electrical energy through two ocean wave energy converters. They answer three critical thinking questions about the...
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Standing Waves

For Students 9th - 12th
In this standing waves worksheet, students read about standing waves, their nodes, their anti-nodes and their wavelengths. They are given diagrams of harmonics and the equation to find the frequency of harmonics. Students match terms...
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Ocean Waves and Tides

For Students 7th - 9th
In this ocean waves and tides instructional activity, students match 12 given terms to their definitions related to tides, gravity, the structure of waves and the moon. They also label 4 diagrams of the moon and sun as creating spring or...
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Puerto Rico . . . Its Land, History, Culture, and Literature

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Learners examine Puerto Rico's location and from its geographic location, reflect on its culture and people. They also read a play by a Puerto Rican author. This is an excellent cross-curricular unit, including history, geography, and...
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Using Bubbles to Learn about Light Interference

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explain the wave properties of light.
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The Motions of the Oceans

For Teachers 6th
Students examine the topics of ocean waves, currents, and tides. They locate and label ocean currents on a world map, conduct experiments, analyze key vocabulary, view demonstrations and record the data, and complete handouts.
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Tides & Lunar Cycles

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students demonstrate how the moon affects the tides, a neap tide, and spring tides by using their bodies as models. After students observe the model they created, they draw and label the diagram on a provided worksheet. They then log...
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Fun With Food

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students investigate the food pyramid and how to plan and eat a well balanced diet. They identify the foods on the food pyramid, and draw a picture of a balanced breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Next, they discuss the types of food they...
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Using Team Games Tournaments

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students apply Team Games Tournaments, a cooperative studying strategy developed at Johns Hopkins University. They utilize the games as an assessment alternative and/or as a review technique.
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Studying Fossils: Hominoid Skull Comparison

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students collect data on the differences in Hominid skulls using acrylic casts of fossil skulls. They measure a series of structures on skulls from six different species then use the data to determine evolutionary relationships between...
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Using Team Games Tournaments

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Students review the unit on evolution and natural selection by playing a card game. Students take turns drawing a card from the stack and reading the question out aloud. The reader gives an answer. The other students, in turn may pass or...

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