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The Freedom to Fight

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners study the African American troop experiences in the Civil War. In this American history instructional activity, students examine primary and secondary sources regarding the experiences and contributions of African American...
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Animal Parts

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this animal body parts instructional activity, students play a matching game where they match 16 different animal part cards with the corresponding animals provided on a list. Picture and word cards are provided. Directions for...
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Comparison of Normal vs Mutant Zebra Fish Embryos

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students observe and study mutations. In this mutations lesson, students work in groups to complete observation tables of various mutations of the zebra fish embryos. Groups give presentations about their observations.
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The Periodic Table of the Elements

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research the elements used to create fireworks. In this periodic table lesson, students discuss common metals, their characteristics, and their places on the periodic table. They work in small groups to research the elements...
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Who Am I Like?

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students examine family structures. In this family structure lesson plan, students discover things about their own families and those of their classmates. They make a chart as they discuss nature versus nurture, complete a worksheet...
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Safety With animals

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students recognize that they need to take appropriate steps when approached by an unfamiliar animal.  In this dog lesson, students identify reasons not to approach an unfamiliar dog.  Students learn the steps to take if a dog...
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Buzzing Bee's Wardrobe

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students investigate the anatomy of honeybees. In this anatomy instructional activity, students research the physical characteristics of bees and discover what they do. Students create a model of a honeybee showing the correct anatomy.
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Making Soap

For Teachers K - 8th
Students explore what chemical indicators are and use pH paper to determine if something is alkaline or basic.  In this pH lesson students manufacture their own soap.
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The Wanderers: Planets of Our Solar System

For Students 5th - 6th
In this planets learning exercise, students read a detailed 3 page text about the planets in our solar system. Students then complete 21 true/false and multiple choice questions about planets.
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Under the Spell of Spiders!

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Learners read about spider body parts, abilities, tendencies, and life cycles. In this Under the Spell of Spiders! lesson, students create mystery creatures that turn out to be spiders. Learners catch and observe spiders and insects....
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Health Education: Toxins

For Teachers 3rd
Student hear about harmful household products. In this personal health lesson plan, 3rd graders summarize why household products are harmful if ingested or inhaled.
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Transportation in Indiana

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate Indiana transportation. In this transportation lesson students discover early forms of transportation such as railroads, rivers, boats, and roads. Students compare and contrast the different...
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Fish Fashion 101

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars explore fish anatomy. For this fish anatomy and adaptation lesson, students define and identify the location of fish body parts. Young scholars add these parts of a fish's anatomy to a life-sized fish costume worn by a...
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First ISS Crew Heads Home

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners read an article on the first crew of the international space station and answer a series of critical thinking questions.
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Planetary Research (Grades 9-12)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers are introduced to planetary research and familiarize them with the planets and their features. They see that each planet has unique features. Planets have some common features and that images can be used to study the...
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Best of the Solar System

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students visit a site which provides images to be analyzed. Notes are taken and planets are named based on observed features and observations. Using peer review, they try to determine the identity of the planets. They are free to browse...
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Wavelength And Resolution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students perform a simulation of the workings of an electron microscope to discover that the resolution will need to improved to detect objects in the nano-scale. They use wooden dowels as detectors to determine the shape of objects in...
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Collecting Electromagnetic Radiation

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students using different experiments and activities explore electromagnetic radiation and the effect on the Earth.
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Sensing Somethong

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are taught that they can gather information about objects using the five senses of vision, touch, smell, taste, and hearing. They are told that some sensing, like sight, is done remotely. Students observe how a camera can...
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The Color of Soil

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars are introduced to the Munsell System of Color Notation that is used for direct comparison of soils anywhere in the world. They become familiar with hue, value and chroma notations, identify colors that act as clues to the...
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How Things Fly

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students conduct a series of hands-on experiments that help them explain the role of lift in fixed-wing flight. They observe the flow of air and water around several surfaces and then consider the dynamics of airflow around an aircraft...
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Color Mixing

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils, using the Colorcube 3D model, explore how to mix an entire color space with only the primary colors: cyan, magenta and yellow.
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Water Color - Pen & Ink

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners paint with watercolors, define positive and negative shapes, mix wet and wet colors, develop visual balance, and define shapes with pen and ink.
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Liquid Crystal IR Detector

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers experiment with one method of detecting infrared radiation. They simulate the detection of infrared radiation using a liquid crystal sheet.

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