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Student Exploration: Penumbra Effect
In this penumbra effect worksheet, students explore the internet program Gizmo to learn about the penumbra effect and answer short answer questions about it. Students answer 13 questions.
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Informed Drawing Through Observation
Learners practice observation techniques to improve their drawing skills. In this drawing technique instructional activity, students assess drawing as an art media and discuss realism. Learners view examples of animal drawings and...
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Good Deeds Reap Rewards
Students recognize the good deeds of their classmates. In this self-esteem instructional activity, students participate in a reward program for doing a good deed. Students get prizes for outstanding behavior.
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Golf - Lesson 2 - Etiquette, Setup, Weight DistributionGolf - Lesson 2 - Etiquette, Setup, Weight Distribution
Golf Lesson 2 is part of an eight lesson plan unit. The focus is on course etiquette. The proper grip and how to setup are introduced. After practicing and checking proper grip and setup routines, weight distribution is...
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Energy Crossword
For this science worksheet, students solve the crossword puzzle using the context of energy to acquire a new understanding of vocabulary words.
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Color Combinations
Students develop a basic understanding of how color is perceived by the eye. They utilize the technique Seurat used to paint A Sunday on La Grande Jatte to create their own paintings.
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Ozone Tag
Seventh graders explain the role of stratospheric ozone and predict at least three ways in which depleted ozone would change her/his lifestyle. They then describe the process by which chlorine or bromine compounds can break down ozone...
Central Bucks School District
Igneous Rocks Lab
Searching for a simple igneous rocks experiment to assist pupils with rock classification based on texture and composition? In the activity, pupils view multiple rocks in various ways to determine texture and composition. They then...
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Soybeans: The Miracle Seed
Students discover why soybeans are called the "miracle seeds." They make their own soynuts and share other foods made from soybeans. They create a bulletin board of soybean products.
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4-H Photography Intermediate Activity Pages
Photography is the focus of this 4-H photography worksheet. Learners examine the history of the camera, complete a photography service project, discover careers in photography, and determine their photography skill level. They complete a...
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Energy Crossword Puzzle
In this energy crossword worksheet, students read 36 clues pertaining to energy conservation. Students fit their answers in a crossword puzzle. There is no word bank.
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Why Are Plants Green?
Students smash plant parts and wait for visibility of chlorophyl to show why plants turn green. In this green plants lesson plan, students use acetone and filter paper for this experiment.
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Science Crossword Puzzles: The Eye
The focus of this crossword puzzle is the anatomy of the eye. Using 9 clues, puzzlers fill in the spaces provided. If your class is working on the eye, this could be used as a quick in-class or homework review on anatomy. Answers are not...
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Stained Glass for Your Class
Students use a 8 1/2 x 11 piece of white drawing paper, each student creates an original line drawing of a subject that interests them. They can create a geometric design. Students place the completed drawing under an 8 1/2 x 11 piece of...
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Tangrams
Students construct tangram pieces. Then they make observations and explore patterns with the pieces.
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Build a Rain Gauge
Students use a glass container, coat hanger, measuring spoons, and more to make their own rain gauge. In this rain gauge lesson plan students measure the rain.
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Tissue Vases
You can transform recycled containers into beautiful vases with this step-by-step lesson plan. Using tissue paper and watercolor paints will result in a gorgeous project, great for a Mother's Day gift in May!
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Fun With Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Learners read the book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and listen to the musical tape. Then they make their own coconut trees, adding their own letters. They express and record their favorite parts. All are displayed on a bulletin board.
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Reflections on the Self - Self Portrait
Students produce their own self-portraits and use them to create a book in iPhoto. They explore the visual symbols used by artists to communicate their feelings, interests, and identity.
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Building a Telescope
Pupils construct a simple refracting telescope. They calculate the magnification.
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Art Careers: Interior Decorator
Students redesign specific areas of their school using interior design techniques, magazine ideas, and cooperative learning groups in this middle and high school level lesson plan. Emphasis is on examining the career opportunities in...
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So Foul and Fair a Play
Students watch various interpretations of Shakespeare's Macbeth in film. In groups, they examine the setting, characters, music and sequence. They compare and contrast the various films and discuss the differences. They write an essay on...
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Cooler In The Shadows
Students investigate the concepts of shadows and how they are projected with objects different positions in relation to the sun. They conduct an experiment by observing objects in different positions. Then students record the observations.
Anchorage School District
Writing Effective Summaries
Drafting a strong first sentence for a summary is an important step. Writers can use the formula presented on this handout to get started. The resource lists three steps to put together a strong topic sentence, as well as tips and hints...