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The Universe

For Students 6th - 8th
For this space science worksheet, students use the clues given at the bottom of the sheet to complete the crossword puzzle relating to the universe. There are 16 clues to solve in the puzzle.
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The Nanofiber Chocolate Factory: An Analogy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate Nanotechnology. In this physic's lesson, students evaluate a hands-on model made from chocolate syrup and pretzels to determine the advantages of size.  Students weigh chocolate syrup to determine it's wait...
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Droplets and Downpours

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners explore how storm water flows through different habitats by sketching the slope of their yard, compare runoff for erosion, and create a sand castle. For this storm water lesson plan, students measure where their yard...
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Making Atoms

For Students 10th - 12th
In this atoms instructional activity, students determine an atoms based on its protons, and neutrons. Students determine the electron levels for the oxygen atom. This instructional activity has 1 multiple choice, 4 fill in the blank, and...
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Dissolved Oxygen in an Aquatic Ecosystem

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain why dissolved oxygen is important in aquatic ecosystems. They evaluate the optimal dissolved oxygen levels for living organisms.
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Build the Tallest Building

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the design and construction of skyscrapers. They use the internet to research information about different types of skyscrapers. They create their own building and defend it to the class.
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Fishes

For Students 3rd - 8th
For this fish worksheet, students will use fish characteristics vocabulary words to fill in the blanks of 3 statements and a crossword puzzle.
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Classification of Intertidal Organisma

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students categorize animals. In this animal classification instructional activity, students group animals by their characteristics. Students break into groups and work together to classify the animals. Students fill out a graphic...
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Butterfly Math

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this math word problems worksheet, students complete words problems having to do with butterflies. Students complete 6 problems total and click on the links in the questions to help them.
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On the Sidelines

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate their pulse rate. They chart their resting pulse rate if they are unable to participate in Physical Education using a stop watch.
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Atoms, Elements, Molecules, and Compounds

For Students 10th - 12th
In this elements worksheet, students review the Bohr model and define negative and positive subatomic particles. Students compare molecules and compounds. This worksheet has 11 short answer questions and 4 problems to solve.
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You Won't Believe Your Eyes!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils gain a basic understanding of the sense of sight. They watch a video on sight, then engage in some vocabulary games, and perform some simple experiments which focus on the basics of sight.
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Measuring Water Quality

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the various methods of measuring water quality. In groups, they test various water samples using the different methods, writing them down for pH, oxygen, salinity, and nitrate levels. They use their data to...
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Lead Poisoning and Environmental Health

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore issues surrounding lead poisoning. They investigate how and why government agencies and laws were established to protect the public. Students examine the national EPA Elimination Plan. Students design a campaign to...
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Bioethics And Fetal Tissue Research

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the topic of fetal tissue implantation. In groups, they examine a case study and share information with the rest of the class. Then they do a reflective writing assignment to assess understanding of the ethical...
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Deforestation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils identify the different tropical rainforests in the world using a map. In this ecology lesson, students describe the different methods of deforestation. They create a memo and present it to class.
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Cell Phones Create Dangers

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students research what laws, if any, relate to cell phones in your state and community. Students interview local law enforcement personnel to find out if cell phones have caused accidents in your town or city. Try to get statistics on...
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Pond Life

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Environmental explorers create an experiment related to ponds and then present their finding to the class. This resource is extremely open-ended. It needs more concrete objectives and procedures for meeting them.
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The Human Organism

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners identify their feelings and learn constructive ways of handling conflict. In this feelings and conflict lesson, students read a story about conflict and identify ways to understand emotions and resolve conflict.
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The Different Jobs of Cells

For Students 7th - 12th
In this cells worksheet, students review different types of cells including their different functions and shapes. This worksheet has 6 matching and 3 short answer questions.
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Personal Fitness Assessment

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars engaged in practice for a physical fitness exam. The practice is beneficial for overall student fitness. The instructor measures key factors of health that include height and weight.
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Synonyms

For Students 4th - 5th
In this synonyms activity, students read 9 words in a box. Students choose four words and find as many synonyms as possible, writing them on another piece of paper in the form of a brainstorm.
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Alcohol and Its Impact on the Brain

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine water as it changes states.  In water and ice lesson students study the water cycle and what happens to it as it changes state. 
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Autoimmune Disease

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct Internet research on an autoimmune disease, and present the information in a PowerPoint presentation.