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Habitat Choice in Woodbugs

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Learners investigate woodbugs. In this scientific investigation lesson, students explore the steps scientists take when conducting an investigation using live specimens. Learners explore habitat preferences for woodbugs in various...
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Investigating Tropical Birds

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate tropical birds. They write letters for rain forest preservation to protect tropical birds. They interview a bird professional from a local bird store or a zoo and discuss how to take care of a parrot. They use Kid...
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Investigating Nets and Polyhedra

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders create a net for a given polyhedron. They determine the corresponding polyhedron for a given net. Students investigate several polyhedra (cube, tetrahedron, and one of their choosing) and their corresponding nets. They...
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VARIABLES AND PATTERNS, USE AFTER INVESTIGATION THREE. DISCRETE OR CONTINUOUS LINEAR RELATIONS.

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners discover for which kind of linear function is appropriate to use the "scatter" or the "connected" term. In this lesson, students investigate functions using variables, patterns book, graph paper, rulers and the graphit program.
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Investigating Pulleys

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners investigate pulleys and see how they have a mechanical advantage in lifting heavy loads.  In this pulley lesson students make a hypothesis, complete and experiment then complete a worksheet. 
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Investigations in Aid: Identifying the Need

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students investigate the needs in emerging nations. In this emerging nations lesson, students research the conditions for needs in the given countries. Students are assigned to the country groups of Honduras, Nigeria, Bosnia, Cambodia,...
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Investigating Trigonometric Ratios Through Similar Right Triangles.

For Teachers 8th - 10th
49Students investigate the properties of right triangles. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate between similar and congruent triangles. They use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the missing angles and sides.
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What Is Culture

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the concept of culture. They look into the influences that shape culture and how it effects people and regional areas. Students answer the question of why it is important to study culture to have a better...
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Investigating the Biosphere With Planetary Models

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners create a biosphere using the computer program SImEarth. They work in small groups to create "Daisyworld" in which they model aspects of the Gaia hypothesis. They form a question to answer and choose variables to investigate in...
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Investigation 3 - Condensation Chambers

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the concept of condensation and how it is formed. They conduct an experiment and make observations of the chambers. Students record the data and then write down conclusions. The lesson includes background...
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Investigating Force, Acceleration and Velocity

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this Investigating force, acceleration and velocity instructional activity, students read story problems involving constant velocity and acceleration, create a diagram of the problem, and consider the forces acting upon the item...
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Trigonometry Investigation

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this math activity, students use the sheet to conduct an investigation to find the trigonometric ratios using opposite and adjacent sides to see how they are related to each other.
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Dancing Raisins

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this science investigation worksheet, students follow the directions to mix raisins in clear carbonated soda to watch them sink and rise.
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Investigating Functions

For Students 11th
For this investigating functions worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 18 different problems. First, they graph each equation on the graphs shown. Then, students make a rough sketch of graph on a coordinate plane. They also...
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How Does a Lever Work?

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this lever worksheet, students read and do the 8 detailed steps in an investigation about levers. Students answer 2 essay questions and record their data on a chart.
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Rice Up!

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this science investigation worksheet, students follow the directions to perform an experiment with inclined planes. Students record their data on a chart and answer 2 essay questions.
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Investigating the Structure of the Flower

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students investigate the structure of the flower. In this biology lesson plan, students examine the basic anatomy of a flower by means of creating a model and understand the proportional relationships of the various parts illustrated.
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Determining the Age of Fossils

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the concept of radioactive dating. In this radioactive dating lesson, students investigate how to determine the ages of fossils and rocks as they learn about half-life radioactive decay.
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Investigate How Light Affects Plants

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this plants and light investigation learning exercise, students hypothesize, collect data, and make conclusions about plants and light as they respond to 6 drawing and 6 short answer questions.
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Investigating Our Past: Where Did Humans Come From?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers brainstorm about evolution and explore the processes of evolution.  In this investigative lesson students map out evolution and compare the two theories after researching them. 
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Defining the Difference Between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners examine microscopic life by conducting a scientific investigation. In this cell analysis lesson, students define the prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and discuss their word origins. Learners view each type of cell on slides...
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DNA Fingerprints

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study DNA fingerprinting and how it is used in criminal investigations.  In this DNA lesson students interpret DNA fingerprints, explore the uses for fingerprinting and see the limitations of DNA testing. 
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Wonderful Waves

For Students 4th - 6th
In this science worksheet, students perform an investigation about sound waves and vibration. Students use a pan of water and toothpicks to make and observe ripples. Students answer 4 essay questions about their observations.
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Pulleys 1

For Students 5th - 8th
In this simple machines scientific investigation learning exercise, students follow the provided procedures to examine how pulleys work and then respond to 2 short answer questions.

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