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Energy—Gifted and Talented Chemistry
What has more energy than a room full of pupils after a fire drill? This lesson plan! Explore the changes in energy during different chemical reactions, discover why some reactions feel cold and others feel hot, and tackle the concept of...
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Green Team
Student explore the relationship of static electricity to current electricity, circuits, electromagnets, electro generators, and public electric utilities. In this Green Team lesson plan, 4th graders participate in hands-on science...
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Confident Commute: Increasing Safety for Teen Drivers
Students brainstorm possible causes for motor vehicle accidents involving teen drivers. In this biology lesson, students study national data regarding teen driving behaviors. They create awareness materials to help promote safe driving...
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Youth Emergency Preparedness
What is an emergency, why is preparing for one important, and how can your pupils help others prepare for an emergency? Answer these questions and more with a short unit. Learners will participate in a variety of collaborative,...
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Lesson for the EasyJet Set
Students take a closer look at the environmental costs of flying. In this current events lesson plan, students research the noted Web sites regarding the Airbus, noise pollution, and oil use associated with airline travel. Students...
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Plastic Pollution
Young scholars determine with math concepts how much plastic pollution is affecting marine life. In this plastic pollution lesson plan, students collect scientific data from a field trip to a water treatment plant.
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Pollution - What is It Doing to Us?
Students recognize some forms of pollution. For this science lesson plan, students recognize and understand some of the devastating effects of the acid rains and other possible factors that are contrary to the pH balance of nature.
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Safety and the Material Safety Data Sheet
While many chemicals are used in biology class, many pupils don't understand the material safety data sheets. The lesson explains each part and the importance of understanding the forms. Young scientists use safety equipment to ensure...
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Looking After Our Pets
Young scholars explore animal lifestyles by illustrating images. In this pet care instructional activity, students discuss their own pets and the conditions animals need to survive in both nature or a home. Young scholars draw snakes and...
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Inventions: The Impact
Students understand that inventions fulfill a need. In this inventions lesson plan, students create simple designs of inventions that fill a need and understand the value of how inventions help society.
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Leaf Collection
Learners examine the tree species in Pennsylvania. In this Pennsylvania tree lesson students use field guides to assist them in identifying tree species.
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Eating the Rainbow: A Student's Guide to Healthy Foods That Grow
Third graders examine the nutritional value of different foods. In this health science instructional activity, 3rd graders create a daily log of the foods they eat and categorize them. They plan a healthy menu for their family.
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Build a Better Pencil
Students develop awareness of constraints. In the early grades, children may be inclined to go with their first idea with little testing. Therefore, students should be encouraged to reflect on the practicality of their designs. However,...
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Kindergarten Tries to Save the Snowman!
Students look at the properties of snow. In this snow lesson, students discuss what they know about snow and what makes snow melt. They come up with ideas to slow the melting process of snow.
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Bubble Tube Experimental Design
Students study what an experiment is comprised of and how to be successful when doing an experiment. In this experimental lesson students design their own experimental investigation and answer questions.
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Numbers as Descriptors
Young scholars use numbers as descriptors. In this mathematical inquiry instructional activity, students use numbers to describe, classify, and compare plants. Young scholars are made aware that numbers can be used to describe things in...
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CSI: Chemistry Student Investigators
Students study chemistry. In this laboratory lesson students watch the CSI episodes and investigate their laboratory techniques and discuss what they saw.
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Leaf Patterns
First graders explore the existence of patterns in everyday items. In this science and math integrated lesson, 1st graders match leaves with a name word card and organize them into four patterns. This lesson includes a reading of And the...
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Self Acceptance
Students develop confidence about themselves. Students imagine they are a rubber ball and think about how strong they are inside themselves. They read a story about an elephant and a lion and reflect on questions provided. Finally,...
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In the Field with Salamanders
Students observe salamanders, take pictures of them, and classify them into an online format. In this animal classification lesson, students use collection materials and digital camera to photograph and observe salamanders. Students...
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"SMART" Science
Seventh graders explore science topics using a SMART board. In this respiration lesson plan, 7th graders see how and why cells use cellular respiration. They see a cellular respiration recipe on the SMART board and watch as the cells...
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Animal Electronic I.D.
Students discover ways to keep the animals in our environment safe by examining electronic I.D. tags. For this animal safety lesson, students participate in a role-playing activity in which they are monitored by an electronic I.D....
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Plants Under Attack
Third graders will identify the four needs for plant survival and gain skills and confidence in using scientific measurement tools, probes as well as the spreadsheets and graphing capacity of a computer to represent and analyze data.They...
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What Factors Contribute In Attracting Birds To Feeders?
Students develop their own research questions dealing with specific variables provided by the instructor; students conduct bird counts using two kinds of birdseed, and analyze possible effects such as abundance or diversity.