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Math Terms- Congruent, Integer, Extrapolation, Exponent

For Students 6th - 8th
In this math terms worksheet, students answer 4 multiple choice questions about the meaning of congruent, extrapolation, exponents, and integers.
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Easy Does It

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students discover how inclined planes make work easier as they make mathematical predictions and prove their predictions through experiments.
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Image Processing in the Classroom

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders determine how scientists study the universe and particular astronomical objects using Internet research, images and NIH software. They work in groups to examine and use imaging software as they study astronomical objects.
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Pi Mathematics

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Pupils will measure common everyday objects in order to calculate pi. In this measurement lesson plan, students measure the circumference and diameters of objects and fill them into a chart which helps them calculate pi.
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A World Of Matter

For Teachers 1st
First graders complete a variety of experiments with solids, liquids and gases. They read books about matter, identify the characteristics of solids, liquids and gases and the sort and classify a variety of matter. Students make...
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Spark Activity: Snakes and Lizards

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students are divided into 2 groups: "snakes" and "lizards." Lizards move about the room in a way designated by the teacher, while snakes remain on their "rock" holding a given object and perform a balancing movement. Lizards guess what...
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Ozone Pollution: Smog Alert

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explain ozone pollution and make them aware of how it is formed. They simulate the development of smog and infer how it occurs in nature.
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Traditional Uses of Wood

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore properties of wood used to make cultural items and make a ring and stick game.
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Density, Iron, and Anemia

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explain what factors determine density. In this physics lesson, students hypothesize which objects are less dense. They cite the importance of density in everyday life.
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Numerical Determination of Drag Coefficients

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students create a video of an object falling with a drag. In this physics lesson, students calculate drag coefficient using data from Logger Pro. They calculate velocity and acceleration of the object.
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ESOL Shape identification

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students review vocabulary shape cards. They match oral words of shapes with flash cards then they make and label their own set of shape flash cards and then review with a classmate.
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Dig Magazine Archeology Quiz #60

For Students 4th - 5th
For this Dig Magazine archeology quiz, students answer 4 multiple choice questions covering a variety of topics. Page contains answer and additional resources link.
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How Does Radon Get Into Your Home?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine their home and calculates the amount of ventilation found. They also compute the surface area of different objects. They determine what is needed to reduce the amount of radon entering the home.
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How Does Radon Get Into Your Home?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers complete an experiment in which they measure the radon level in their home. They examine the different types of units of measurement and practice using them throughout the activity. They calculate surface area on objects...
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Math: A Geometric Neighborhood

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students, as a final project, draw a picture of their ideal neighborhood on a sunny day. In addition to the sun, their drawings include homes, trees, streets, and selected objects. Each object in their drawing has a written description...
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The Transformer

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders practice measuring different objects in inches. Individually, they estimate the length of the same object in centimeters and then calculate the actual length. They compare and contrast their estimate to the actual length...
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Types of Reactions

For Students 9th - 12th
In this reactions worksheet, students describe combustion as either exothermal or endothermal. Students balance reactions and label the types of reactions. This worksheet has 1 multiple choice, 2 short answer, and 10 problem solving...
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How Many? How Far? How Thick?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the role of magnetism and electricity. In groups, they are given different types of magnets and discover how the magnetic force differs for each one. They measure the amount of distance a paper clip moves toward...
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Rotating Rings of Ice

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students work together to develop a model of Saturn and its rings. They identify what types of materials make up the rings and how they revolve around Saturn. They write a short paragraph describing the rings.
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Fun With Electromagnets

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders construct their own electromagnet out of copper and nails. They discover what objects could be used for magnets. Finally, 5th graders discuss how electric currents are formed.
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Somewhere in the World . . . .

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students, in groups, choose a country. On the surface of an inflated balloon, they draw/write information (geographic and otherwise) about the country. To finish the project, they make a basket for the balloon and then give a 2-3...
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Creating A Professional Newsletter

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students orally explain the following desktop terminology: nameplate, pullquote. Students write a paragraph on "How To Insert A Symbol & Special Characters" Students demonstrate how use the format painter button. Students design a...
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Halloween Match

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this Halloween word worksheet, students examine 5 pictures of Halloween objects. Students read the riddles in another column, write the answer and then match it to the picture it describes.
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What Room Do I Belong To?

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this ESL rooms in a house vocabulary worksheet, students analyze 7 pictures that depict common objects. Students match each picture to the room in the house where it might be found.