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Science Matters

Formative Assessment #5: Plant

For Students 5th
Information from formative assessments is vital to plan for instruction. The 17th in a 21-part series of lessons on plant and animal systems quizzes pupils on their knowledge of the function of plant parts. Given a part of the plant,...
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Science Matters

Formative Assessment #1: Structure/Function

For Students 5th
Just because you taught it doesn't mean they learned it! Use a quick formative assessment to check for understanding and ensure all individuals understand the role of structure and function. The lesson is the fourth in a larger series on...
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Electricity and Magnetism Formative Assessment #1

For Students 4th Standards
A formative assessment is a great tool for planning further instruction. The fifth lesson of a 14-part series exploring magnetism and electricity provides questions to gauge current understanding of magnetic fields, compasses, and forces...
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Landform Dictionary

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use a word processing program to create a working dictionary, including definitions and pictures, of physical land forms used in the study of different regions of the world.
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Comp Tech: Format Cells Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners begin their use of Microsoft Excel. Individually, they practice using the program, formatting cells and changing the appearance of the spreadsheet. To end the instructional activity, they participate in a scavenger hunt...
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Cloud Formation

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discuss the weather and cloud formation. They rotate, in groups, through various activity stations set up in the room. Stations include activities such as researching types of clouds, drawing pictures of the water cycle,...
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Heat of Formation using Hess's Law Lab

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this heat of formation learning exercise, students determine the heat of formation for magnesium by combining 3 given reactions and using Hess's Law. Students then complete a data calculations chart for each reaction.
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Rock Formations

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this rock formations worksheet, students write a short sentence about what each picture shows us about how a rock is formed. Students write sentences for 4 pictures.
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Does Humidity Affect Cloud Formation?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use NASA's S'COOL database to identify factors that affect cloud formation.
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Beginning Reading: Word Formation

For Students 1st - 3rd
For this word formation worksheet, students cut out the following four letters: f, u, n, r, s, t. Students then use these letters to form the following words: fun, run, sun, nut.
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The Cloud in the Bottle

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students observe a demonstration of how pressure and temperature affects cloud formation.
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PPT
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MLA Documentation & Style

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
The format of a formal paper, according to the Modern Language Association (MLA) Style Guide, is the focus of a text-heavy presentation that cites the rules but offers few examples. Consider adding additional slides or including a...
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Word Formation Worksheet 1

For Students 7th - 8th
In this ESL vocabulary building worksheet, students read 10 sentences that have a missing word. Using the base word provided, students fill in the space with a noun, adverb, adjective or verb that fits the sentence.
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How Caves Are Formed

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars explore caves. In this cave formation lesson, students take a virtual tour of a cave and then participate in a scientific investigation that requires them to grow crystals and chart data regarding their growth.
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The Volcano Factory

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Collaborative groups work together to report on the volcanic activity leading to island formation and construct models to demonstrate the process. Consider having each group present their project to the rest of the class. There are many...
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Fossil Fuels (Part III), The Geology of Coal

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Do not overlook this set of lessons just because your school does not have a data analysis system. There is plenty of material here to administer a complete mini unit on the formation, distribution, and properties of coal. Since it...
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Owl Teacher

Imaginary Nation: Constructing a Map

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Your young geographers will combine what they have learned about the five themes of geography and their inner creativity to design a physical map for an imaginary nation.
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Sedimentary Rock Classification: How Old is That Layer?

For Students 9th - 12th
A timely resource illustrates the effects of the passing years on sedimentary rock formation! Young geologists discover just how long it takes to create shale, slate, and other sedimentary rocks. The interactive also shows...
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English II Research Paper Packet

For Teachers 6th - 12th
If your school requires a senior research paper or if you are considering one for your class, then this resource is for you. The 43-page packet includes everything from a sample letter to parents to requirements, from topic suggestions...
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Worksheet
Great Schools

Letter of Complaint

For Students 4th Standards
If you've ever received bad service or disagreed with a company's decision, writing a letter of complaint might be a good skill to have. Review the format of a letter, author's purpose, and other aspects of persuasive writing with an...
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Vocabulary Formation Worksheet 5

For Students 5th
In this vocabulary enrichment worksheet, 5th graders fill in the blanks in eight sentences as they form a new word from the root word at the end of each sentence.
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Organizer
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California: Landform Regions Map

For Students 4th - 12th
In this California landforms map learning exercise, students examine the landform regions located within the state of California.
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Springfield Digital Storytelling Project: Landform Riddle

For Teachers 6th
Creative projects and collaborative learning are hallmarks of 21st Century learning skills. Using an iphone, 6th graders create an iMovie which shows a student composed riddle. The riddle needs to be about one of the landforms they have...
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Flight Formation: The V's Have It!

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Read, revisit, and reflect. Older elementary students summarize main idea 6using key details. They consider the V formation that birds fly in, summarize an informational text, and write critical thinking questions.

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