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The Geiger Counter

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Geiger counter worksheet, high schoolers read how Wilhelm Geiger developed a device that detects radiation detection. Then students will complete 2 short answer questions.
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Sedimentary Size and Structures

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students interpret the Earth's history from models.  In this investigative lesson plan students create sedimentary deposit models. 
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Types of Trains

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore different types of trains. In this science lesson, 3rd graders study the "Orphan Train" and write a paragraph about what it would feel like to be riding a train during this time period.
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Magnets 2: How Strong is Your Magnet?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils work together to test the strengths of various types of magnets. After testing, they create a graph showing how the strength changes as the distance from the magnet increases. They discuss how forces can act from various...
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Magnets 1: Magnetic Pick-ups

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are introduced to the power of magnets. In groups, they look at different objects and make predictions on whether they believe they are magnetic or not. They test their predictions and share their results with the class.
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Radio Waves

For Students 9th - 12th
In this radio waves worksheet, learners read about how broadcasting uses radio waves to deliver sound and how radio signals are received. Then students complete 3 short answer questions.
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Water and Ice

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine the relationship between water and ice. In this physics lesson, students read the book Amazing Water and participate in an experiment where they freeze water into ice cubes. Students observe the changes in the water when...
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Magnets

For Students 7th - 12th
In this magnets worksheet, learners review magnetic properties and define an electromagnet. This worksheet has 10 fill in the blank, 1 drawing, and 3 short answer questions.
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Ionic Bonding

For Students 8th - 9th
In this ionic bonding worksheet, students observe diagrams about ionic bonds and crystal formation. They answer 37 short answer questions about the properties of monatomic ions, polytomic ions and write correct formulas.
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Magnetism: Knowledge Quiz

For Students 6th - 7th
In this magnetism quiz worksheet, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions covering a variety of concepts about magnetism.
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Transistor Hunt

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students locate transistor devices in school. They explain the importance of transistors.
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Human Activity and the Environment 2004

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students brainstorm the ways we use energy sources in our daily lives and what our lives would be like without it. They answer questions based on sections from the Human Activity and the Environment 2004, "Energy in Canada" article.
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Making A Compass

For Teachers 4th
This interesting science lesson is about the compass. Students make a compass out of a magnet, sewing needle, cork, and a glass dish. The lesson includes both a pre and post-test for the students to take, and some very good links to...
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How is the Strength of an Acid Determined?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study acids and how they can be measured.  In this acid lesson students distinguish the properties that create strong and weak electrolytes. 
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Making Lightening: In Your Mouth

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students look at a lightening demonstration. In this lightening lesson, students bite into a wintergreen candy while looking in the mirror in a dark room. They see sparks in their mouths if they perform the task correctly.
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Electrophoresis Analogy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a simulation of electrophoresis separation of DNA fragments. They link arms to form DNA fragments with each student representing a nucleotide. As they move through an obstacle course they discover how fragments...
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Electrochemistry Sample Problems 2

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this electrochemistry worksheet, students determine the half reaction and the standard cell potential. Students identify the species that is the strongest oxidizing agent. This worksheet has 11 problems to solve.
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Student Exploration: Circuit Builder

For Students 7th - 8th
In this circuit builder instructional activity, learners use the Circuit Builder Gizmo to answer 15 questions and complete charts about different kinds of circuits. Students will need to have access to the online Gizmo to complete the...
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Exploring Magnetic Fields

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers develop the concept that magnets attract and repel items and exert a magnetic field that can vary in strength.
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Student Exploration: Energy Conversions

For Students 5th - 7th
In this earthquake exploration worksheet, students complete 3 prior knowledge questions, then use "Energy Conversions Gizmo" to conduct several activities, completing short answer questions when finished.
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What are Conductors and Insulators?

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Learners explore simple circuits. Students conduct a variety of experiments to discover their level of conductivity. Learners summarize and explain experimental findings. Students are introduced to passive causality.
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Teaching Avogadro's Number

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students design an experiment to determine Avogadro's number. Students utilize an ammeter, an electrolytic cell and internet research.
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Red Shift, Blue Shift

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars demonstrate how stellar spectra measures a star's motion relative to Earth along the line of sight.
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Deposition

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students follow carefully designed instructions to bond silver to glass thus creating a mirror. The process used, Brashear's Process, uses sugar rather than formaldehyde to reduce the compounds, but many of the chemicals are dangerous,...

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