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The Perfect Storm
In this weather worksheet, students read about the mechanics of a hurricane and then complete 4 short answer questions based on the reading.
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This Is How We Roll!
Students research how roller coasters work. In this physics instructional activity, learners research the history of roller coasters and the safety factors in the design of a roller coaster on the website...
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Nouns and Adjectives
For this nouns and adjectives worksheet, students respond to 3 questions that require them to fill in the blanks in the paragraphs with the appropriate words from the word bank.
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Match Each Definition
In this vocabulary worksheet, students match each definition in one column with the word or phrase it defines in another column. There are 12 words to match.
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Let's Go To The Movies
Learners explore technology used in making movies. In this movie making lesson, students investigate how technology has improved in the entertainment industry. Learners discover how simple tools are combined together to make complex...
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Spelling List 20: Sight Words, Long /o/ Words, and Academic Vocabulary
For this spelling list worksheet, students practice spelling words that are sight words, long o words, and vocabulary. Students practice spelling 21 words total.
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Intermediate Critical Reading - Hybrid Vehicles
In these critical reading worksheets, students read the story about hybrid vehicles. Students then answer 4 critical reading questions.
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A Case of Innovation
Learners use strategies to comprehend technical writing. They write reports with great detail, supporting material, and clear vocabulary. They incorporate source materials into their speaking and writing and use voice, tone, and style.
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Slide Right On By Using an Inclined Plane
Fourth graders examine the simple machine known as a plane. They build their own pyramid and identify the role of screws. They participate in a hands-on activity in which they determine the angle in which to make it easier to pull.
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TE Activity: Racing with the Sun - Creating a Solar Car
Students use a purchased kit to build a solar powered car. They connect a solar photovoltaic panel to a motor which runs the car forward and backward. They determine how to wire the car to move in both directions.
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Which Wrap Is Wrapped Right?
Students investigate the integrity and strength of different types of food wraps. They test the wraps and create a graphic organizer for the data. Once it is organized then a lab report can be written. The lesson contains background...
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Ohm's Law, Watt's Law and Solving Formulas.
Young scholars, in groups, connect a 10 ohm resistor across their 1.5 volt battery, and take voltage readings every 5 minutes.
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Efficiency
Fourth graders work cooperatively to investigate the efficiency of various household appliances. They share their findings in three to five minute oral presentations.
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The Story of the Transistor
Students brainstorm on how certain items have become smaller as technology advances. They watch a video about the history of the transistor.
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Solar Car activity
Young scholars study the basic concept of solar energy. They build a working solar car. Students comprehend how solar energy can be produced via a solar panel. They examine the physics that describe how a solar panel works.
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Buckyball
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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The Little Transistor That Could
Students research the history of the transistor to explore the nature of technology. They complete a worksheet that coincides with given websites. Then they write a one-page essay about their findings.
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Is the Earth Warming? a Test of the Effect of Increased Carbon Dioxide on the Thermal Properties of Air
Students investigate the environmental and economic effects of increased carbon dioxide (CO2) content in the atmosphere.
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Henry Builds A Cabin
Learners listen to the book "Henry Builds a Cabin." They design a cabin using Lego pieces based on information from the story.
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Science and Technology
Eighth graders explore the roles of science and technology in today's world. They research a topic based on the uses of science in society. Students discuss medicine, power, transportation, water and sewage treatment and stereos, TVs....
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Killer Quake!
Young scholars explore earthquakes. They build and test models to see if they will withstand an earthquake. Students explain their reasons for constructing buildings in a particular manner.
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E Ticket
In this grammar worksheet, students identify and locate vocabulary terms that all begin with the letter "E." There are 45 words beginning with "E" located in the word search.
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Inventions 2: The Impact
Students research inventors and inventions and their impacts. In this invention lesson, students research inventions and their affects in good and bad ways.
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Students research the history and uses of the different elements in the periodic table. In this chemistry lesson, students explain the significance of an element's valence electrons. They create a multimedia presentation of an element...