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The UP's and Down's of Exponents

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore the concept of exponents. In this exponential functions worksheet, students complete provided worksheets that require them to graph exponential functions by hand as well using graphing calculators.
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Grade 4 Science Test

For Teachers 4th
In this grade 4 science test worksheet, 4th graders answer 44 multiple choice questions in standardized test format about science.
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University of the State of New York: Grade 4 Science Test

For Teachers 4th
In this New York University grade 4 science test, 4th graders complete 40 multiple choice questions covering a wide range of grade 4 science concepts.
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Colonial Tag

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This exercise combines learning about colonialism with playing tag. Class members are asked whether a statement involves an economic, religious, political or social factor and then run to the location with the corresponding poster. The...
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Tree Measurement

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Measure a tree? Yes, measure a tree! Students get outside and measure a tree's trunk, crown, and height. Each group compares their answers to determine if any re-measuring is necessary. Once back in the classroom, students make bar...
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Plotting A Hurricane Using latitude and Longitude

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore map and plotting skills by tracing the movement s of hurricanes through the Earth's systems. a hurricane map is developed from daily media reports.
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Where Does Your Garbage Go?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
The objective of this instructional activity is to teach students about the importance of recycling. Initially, students have a chance to think about their impact on our planet by following the path that garbage takes. Students then...
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My Many Colored Days

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students explore feelings.  In this mental health cross-curriculum instructional activity, students listen to My Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss and discuss their own moods and feelings.  Students sing related songs, write about...
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Writing Counterarguments

For Teachers 11th - 12th
This activity is better utilized as a peer-editing exercise and not as an activity on how to write counterarguments. Writers take their argumentative rough drafts, peer edit in groups of four, and review the author on common essay...
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Dino History

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students create a timeline of the times dinosaurs lived.  In this  dinosaur timeline lesson plan, students research the various periods when dinosaurs lived. Students work in groups to research the dinosaurs of a specific time...
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Azimuth and Altitude

For Students 8th - 10th
In this azimuth and altitude learning exercise, students answer fifteen questions about measurements of objects in the sky using a compass and an inclinometer.
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Sports Helmets and Impact Testing of Polymers

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students examine the importance of good quality safety gear. In this investigative lesson, students will tests various polymers, collect data, and analyze the data to determine which polymer is best for safety helmets. They will design a...
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Simply Circuitry and Series Circuit

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students investigate a series circuit. In this physical science lesson, students use a battery, switch, and light bulbs to build an electrical circuit. Students identify the standard symbols being used in electric circuitry.
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Area and Perimeter: Shape Investigation

For Students 5th
In this area and perimeter activity, 5th graders draw 10 different shapes depending on the area or perimeter that is required. Grids are provided for students to draw on, and blanks are included for students to write the perimeter and area.
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Animal Runners

For Students 4th
In this collecting data worksheet, 4th graders use the data shown on how fast 6 animals can run to create a bar graph. Students follow the instructions on 3 directives for their bar graphs and answer 1 short answer question.
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Forest Frenzy

For Students 4th - 6th
In this multiplication worksheet, students complete multiplication problems to follow the path in the forest. Students complete 5 problems.
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Plot It

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students use a stem-and-leaf plot from a set of data to identify the range, median, and mode of their own math grades.
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Desert Cinquains

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students use the cinquain structure and correct parts of speech to write a poem with a desert theme.
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Compass Rose

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Young scholars describe the movement of the Earth as it relates to the sun. They construct a permanent compass rose and use it to find directions.
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Guardians of Eden

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars understand the definition of a guardian and the role of the guardian in caring for something. In this Garden of Eden lesson plan, students examine how a guardian takes care of a garden. Young scholars complete worksheets...
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Time Management: Piece of Pie

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine their own lives and how well they manage their time outside of school. In this this time management lesson, students discover the amount of time they spend on other activities, and create a pie chart with that...
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Invertebrates

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine invertebrates. In this animal classification instructional activity, students discuss invertebrates and bilateral symmetry. They discuss the importance of horse shoe crabs in medical science.
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Sequencing Worksheet

For Students 9th
In this patterns and sequencing activity, 9th graders complete 30 math problems that involve patterns and rules. Students must read information as they work through the math problems.
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Cardiac Maze

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students participate in a role-play activity to lean about red and white blood cells, veins, capillaries and arteries. They also see how blood passes through the heart, lungs and out of the body, carrying oxygen and nutrients.