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Latitude on World Maps - World Map Activity 2

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners explore the concept of latitude. In this geography activity, students discover the global grid system and complete a map activity which require them to record the latitude of various cities in the world.
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Estimation Quiz: Use a Table

For Students 5th - 6th
In this estimation activity, students use information about planets, given in a table, to complete a 16 question quiz. Answers are included on page 2. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Circus Lesson

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Young scholars take part in group entertainment activities. In this circus lesson plan, students discuss their own memories of a circus and conduct several activities such as juggling scarves and creating balloon animals. Young scholars...
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The Rock Cycle

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars study the rock cycle of different types of rock. They arrange cut-outs of the parts of the rock cycle in the correct order and then draw the rock cycle or research different types of rocks.
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Timing the Tides

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students collect data and describe how and why the high and low tides change from day to day.  In exploring tides lesson students study tides by taking notes, recording data and analyzing their findings. 
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Life on Other Planets

For Students 4th - 6th
In this planets worksheet, students put the planets in order, complete sentences about planets, read text about planets, match sentences, and more. Students complete 7 tasks total.
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Sky Pictures

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate constellations. In this space science lesson, students view transparencies of constellations and identify the zodiac constellations. Students research the legends connected with the constellations.
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In Your Prime

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students study how to find prime numbers. They investigate the teachings of the mathematician Eratosthenes and apply his theory of prime numbers less than 100.
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Solar System

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders create planet mobiles in order to reinforce concepts such as planet size, position in relation to the sun, and planet names.
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Gravity In The Universe

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers assess and explore gravity in the Universe via several short video lessons. They analyze why this science matters and the history of Sir Isaac Newton's law of gravity. A variety of questions are asked within this lesson...
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Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Test, Science Written Test

For Students 8th
In this 8th grade science standardized test practice learning exercise, 8th graders respond to 80 multiple choice and open-ended questions regarding science topics. The questions correlate to the New York academic standards.
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Lines, Segments, and Rays

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use their arm, toothpicks, and marshmallows to create lines, segments, and rays. In this lines, segments, and rays lesson plan, 5th graders learn how these appear on a plane.
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Science: Daily and Seasonal Cycles

For Teachers 1st
First graders use their observations to describe daily and seasonal cycles. through a demonstration using a suspended ball and flashlight, they determine the time of day in various locations. Next, 1st graders participate in a...
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Grade 8 Science Test: New York State University

For Students 8th
In this grade 8 science test worksheet, 8th graders answer a total of 81 questions that cover a wide variety of grade 8 science concepts.
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Grade 8 Intermediate Level Science Test

For Students 8th
In this grade 8 intermediate level science test worksheet, 8th graders answer 72 multiple choice questions about eighth grade science, in standardized test format.
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What is Retrograde Motion

For Students 8th - 10th
In this retrograde motion worksheet, students draw a diagram of the night sky by connecting dots to show retrograde motion. They compare retrograde motion to an optical illusion and answer questions about both.
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Energy and the Environment: What Can We Do?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students consider the impacts of global warming and brainstorm ways to help decrease their contribution to the problem.  In this climate change lesson, students are exposed to facts concerning global warming and think of ways to...
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Introduction to Scientific Methods

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders distinguish between an observation and an inference distinguish between quantitative and qualitative observations of a scientific experiment. They record and organize data collected during an experiment.
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Habitat Lap Sit

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students examine through role play interdependence of animal and man in their search for the proper arrangement of food, water, shelter and space in the same regions. Students then discuss necessary components of suitable habitat.
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Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Test, Science Written Test, 2009

For Students 8th
In this 8th grade science standardized test practice worksheet, 8th graders respond to 83 multiple choice and short answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of science.
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Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Test, Science Written Test, 2007

For Students 8th
In this 8th grade science standardized test practice instructional activity, 8th graders respond to 79 multiple choice and short answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of science.
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Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Test, Science Written Test, 2006

For Students 8th
In this 8th grade science standardized test practice worksheet, 8th graders respond to 73 multiple choice and short answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of science.
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Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Test, Science Written Test, 2004

For Students 8th
In this 8th grade science standardized test practice instructional activity, 8th graders respond to 78 multiple choice and short answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of science.
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Intermediate Level Science Test

For Students 8th
In this science test worksheet, 8th graders complete a comprehensive grade eight exam.  Students respond to 70 questions consisting of fill in the blank, short answer, and chart and graph completion.