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Photometry

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine blackbody radiation and light wavelengths. Students research the various types of electromagnetic spectrum. Students examine any misconceptions they may have in light.
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Stem and Leaf Plots

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this math worksheet, students organize data into stem and leaf plots. They select the correct stem to use to organize the data. Students analyze the data on a given stem and leaf plot.
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Electrostatic Vocabulary

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this electrostatic instructional activity, students review the terms associated with electric charge, electric force, and the electroscope. This instructional activity has 20 fill in the blank questions.
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Earthquake Analysis

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students analyze and plot the coordinates for several recent earthquakes on a world map. They learn not only about research and geology, but about map-making and data analysis. They think of other ways to analyze the data given.
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Earthquakes

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research statistics about the last five large earthquakes. They compare data in small groups and present their information orally to the class. They also attempt to predict the next large earthquake.
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What is a Pico?

For Teachers K - 5th
Learners label objects in their classroom based on mass and volume using the metric system. They examine the relationship between the numerical value and the corresponding metric unit.
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Temperature Variations and Habitability

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students, in groups, evaluate conditions outside the building and inside the classroom using thermometers, barometers, anemometers, etc. They compare interior and exterior conditions. They consider and discuss factors that contribute...
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Wig-wag Physics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students make observations on the effects of a small, medium and large weight on the movement of a wig-wag apparatus. They use their observations to develop a generalized inference of the effect weight on movement patterns.
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Swinging Observations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students build a pendulum type swinging apparatus and make specific and selective observations using what they know about scientific observations. They look for regularities of movement, patterns, and systemic changes over time.
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Vectors Via the Calculator

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders resolve vector problems without the knowledge of math.  In this vectors lesson students with poor math skills get a chance of passing the course. 
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Pea Brain! Explorations in Estimation

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars estimate how many peas fit in a container. In this science lesson, students calculate the weight of a pea and record it. They use this data to calculate how many peas fit in a human brain.
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Population Ratios

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students access web site and record various population statistics pertaining to a county in the USA of their choice. They use this data to set up and solve ratios. They compare data to make meaning of the numbers.
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Learning from history: can it save lives?

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students research and document lessons learned from this disaster, then compile and synthesize information. They write effectively for public education purposes and use visual communications tools
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How Did This Happen?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use websites and discussion to investigate the 2004 Asian Tsunami. Students identify the Indian Ocean coastline's physical, political and human geography features and consider how they affected loss of life and property in those...
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Zeros and Blackbirds

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders convert kilometers to miles and calculate the range that historical aircraft can travel. They choose destinations by distance that can be traveled without refueling.
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Spectrophotometric Determination of an Equilibrium Constant

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine the equilibrium constant for a chemical system and use graphing techniques and data analysis to evaluate experimental data.
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The Case of the Crooked Cartoon: Newton's Laws Set the Standard

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students have the opportunity to use higher-level thinking skills and to apply their talents to previously learned material. It provides an opportunity for visual, auditory, and tactile/kinetic learners to utilize their particular...
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Junk Yard Math

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore the process of place value and subtraction through regrouping and borrowing exercises. Several activities using manipulatives are utilized in the lesson.
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What Are Our Risks From Radon?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover the risks from radon. They examine a graph of what a low dose of radon will do to a human body and then discuss. They answer questions to complete the lesson plan.
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All Caught Up!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students discover the difficulty involved in trying to isolate a target species by fisherman. They discuss this issue and its problems as a class. They examine how bycatching affects their lives.
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Earth

For Teachers 1st
First graders define what a planet is and study the planet earth. They examine the effects of the sun on the earth and make a model.
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Oceanography

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study the topography of the ocean floor. They determine its ever changing nature as they examine currents and trade winds. They write paragraph describing how the winds might affect land formations after the discussion of...
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Wings and Othe Things

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students work in groups that are engaged in different activities at different times. They watch the video "Madagascar" and collect data pertaining to the Fish Eagle's arm spam. They work together to perform mathematical computations...
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Just How Small is a Nanoparticle?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine the size of a nanoparticle. In small groups, they calculate the actual size of a particle shown in a photo, and discuss how they arrived at their answers.

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