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Impact of Exotic Species on Lake Ecology

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the effect of foreign species on various habitats. In groups, they identify the population dynamics of the zebra mussel. They calculate averages and graph data from Seneca Lake in New York. They develop hypothesis...
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Why Do Atoms Combine?

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this subatomic particle worksheet, students will read the important discoveries throughout history of the neutrino. Based on this information, students will complete 4 short answer questions.
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Hate Crimes Legislation

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students investigate hate crime legislation. In this hate crime lesson, students examine the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act Students explore the fine between hate crime legislation and First Amendment...
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A Mission-To-Mars Quiz

For Students 6th - 8th
In this space exploration worksheet, students complete a 6 question multiple choice on-line interactive exercise about the exploration of Mars.
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Grab Quick and Easy Snacks

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this healthy eating worksheet, students complete a maze. Students avoid the pictures of the "dead end" snacks high in sugar, fat and calories. There is a tuna pita sandwich recipe on the page.
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Nuts About Peanuts

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore peanuts. In this peanut lesson, 1st graders examine the parts of peanut plants and identify them. Students plant their own peanut plants and chart their growth.
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Inventors - A Multimedia Presentation

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students research inventors. In this research project, students select an inventor and research their accomplishments. Then, students create a PowerPoint presentation to help share what they have learned.
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A Measuring Adventure

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice measuring items. In this measurement lesson, students read the book Measuring Penny and create their own system of measurement. Students measure various items in the classroom, using their creative measurement system.
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Census Statistics and Graphing

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students graphically represent data from the Census.  In this middle school mathematics lesson, students investigate the housing characteristics of different tribes of Native Americans and compare them to the average American...
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New Jersey v. T.L.O. (1985)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine student search and seizure. In this Supreme Court lesson, students examine primary documents from New Jersey v. T.L.O. and discuss the implications of the decision.
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Life in a Log

For Teachers K - 3rd
Young scholars identify insects living in rotting logs. In this decomposition lesson, students observe pieces of a rotting log, they look at the insects that have inhabited the log and create a chart that shows their findings.
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The Water Cycle Word Search

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this science and language arts worksheet, young scholars examine 16 words in a word bank; all pertain to the water cycle. Students find the words in a word search puzzle.
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Talent Scout

For Students 2nd - 3rd
What are your youngsters really good at? Use this resource to make a list of the five most important things they do each day, what their skills and talents are, and which of their talents they enjoy the most. A great way to start an...
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Cooler In The Shadows

For Teachers K - 1st
Students investigate the concepts of shadows and how they are projected with objects different positions in relation to the sun. They conduct an experiment by observing objects in different positions. Then students record the observations.
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A Sick Astronaut

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Aspiring astronauts graph, interpret, and analyze data. They investigate the relationship between two variables in a problem situation. Using both graphic and symbolic representations they will grasp the concept of line of best fit to...
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Crossword: Solar System

For Students 4th - 5th
In this crossword instructional activity, students complete a crossword puzzle by solving clues about the solar system. For example, "All nine planets can be seen through a..."
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4-H Food Science- Intermediate Activity

For Students 5th - 7th
In this nutrition worksheet set, students complete a dinner detective nutrient fill in the blank, a food safety true or false page, and plan a picnic with food safety rules in mind. They investigate careers that involve food safety.
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4-H Leadership - Advanced Learner's Page

For Students 6th - 8th
In this 4-Hl leadership skill learning exercise set, students examine different types of leadership styles. They determine what type of leader they are by completing a questionnaire, determine how they handle conflict, examine service...
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Eleven

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students read an excerpt from the book Eleven by Patricia Reilly Giff. They answer provided questions for group discussion along themes such as family, belonging, and anger. Assignment suggestions included for math, social studies,...
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What is the Nucleus Like?

For Students 9th - 12th
In this nucleus of an atom worksheet, students answer 19 multiple choice questions about the structure of the atom, radioactive decay, isotopes and half life.
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Fossils

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students complete a unit on fossils. They read and discuss informational handouts, define key vocabulary terms, answer discussion questions, create a geologic timeline and a timeline of their own life, analyze bones, and create a fossil...
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Exploring Dwarf Planet Eris

For Students 8th - 10th
In this planet Eris worksheet, students read about the discovery of this dwarf planet and its characteristics. Students answer 3 questions about the planets, the classification of planets and the definition of planets. Students define 7...
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Nuclear Decay

For Students 9th - 12th
In this nuclear decay worksheet, students read about alpha and beta decay and the isotopes formed by the reactions. Students solve nine problems including writing the equations for the decay of radioactive isotopes, identifying the...
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Science Drawing

For Students 7th - 9th
In this drawing in science worksheet, students read about what is needed to complete a drawing in order to communicate ideas and discoveries in science. Students analyze a drawing of a volcano and indicate the problems with the drawing....