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Mystery of the Eleven Unknown Substances
Fourth graders identify eleven white substances that are commonly found in the household. They, in pairs, perform experiments on a variety of substances, and must identify them based on the reactions they observe.
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Unit 13: Graphs, Correlation, Line of Best Fit
Students explore the concepts of graphs, correlations, line of best fit, and the dipstick problem. In this graph, correlation, line of best fit and dipstick problem lesson, students solve problems on the above mentioned topics. ...
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There Are Algae in Your House!
Students demonstrate that, although we sometimes can neither smell nor taste them, many ingredients in our foods and household products come from the sea. They also investigate food eat to determine algae derivatives they contain.
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Clouds and Your Imagination
Learners study and illustrate clouds. In this cloud study lesson, students study clouds and then illustrate what they see. Learners use their imaginations to interpret images from the cloud picture they drew.
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Learning Festival
Fifth graders at this age are very interested in the adventures of knighthood and life in the past, so the unit will serve as a basis for teaching skills while maintaining high interest.
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Fortunes
Young scholars discuss ways people attempt to know their fortune. They study how in Japan people go to a shrine and get their fortunes. They write fortunes for their peers and share in an activity modeled on that of a Japanese Temple...
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Trading in Gems
Students receive a bag of common gemstones. Without knowing gem names or value, students trade with each other as they desire. They choose one gem from their bags to keep. They discuss the name, value and characteristics of each gem.
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Identifying Words That Name Actions
First graders identify words that name actions as they discuss a variety of Thanksgiving activities.
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Ocean Market
Students research how: The ocean is the source of many materials, from ores mined from its depths to relaxing mineral salts for a bath. Exquisite mother-of-pearl inlay, decorative shells, and pearl jewelry are found in gift shops...
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Rock Families
Students study the three types of rock characteristics; igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. They are divided into three groups and each group takes one of the rock characteristics. They then act out the characteristics of their rock...
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Are You Being Poisoned by Your Dishes?
Learners explore lead poisoning and how it relates to ceramic dishes. They perform an experiment to discover if any of your ceramic ware is leaching lead which might cause lead poisoning.
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Lead Poisoning and Ceramic Dishes
High schoolers explore the amount of lead in ceramic plates through an experiment. Students determine if everyday dishware is leaching lead into food. They chart their results and discuss how much lead in ceramic dishware may cause...
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What Do We Have In Common?
Seventh graders perform a dissection on a mussels and label their internal organs. In groups, they compare and contrast the mussels structure to those of human beings. They also review the functions that are necessary for survival and...
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Spotlight on Students
First graders participate in social skills activities at the beginning of they school year that including graphing work. Each student acts as the "Top Banana" while other students ask them questions about their likes and dislikes. As a...
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The Magician's Elephant
Students explore the fiction book, "The Magician's Elephant." In this literary lesson/activity, students complete extension activities that coordinate with the reading, including magic tricks, and a writing activity.
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Compounds and Mixtures Notes
In this matter instructional activity, students watch a movie and then compare the differences between compounds and mixtures. This instructional activity has 16 fill in the blank questions.
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Wild Weather Vocabulary Review
In this weather vocabulary learning exercise, students are given 15 weather word definitions, and determine each word that is defined. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Breaking News English: Al-Qaeda Warns of More Attacks
In this English worksheet, students read "Al-Qaeda Warns of More Attacks," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Science Word Search
In this science worksheet, students locate and identify various vocabulary terms related to earth science. There are 44 words/phrases located in the puzzle.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Making Crystals
Students will work in groups to grow crystals in different conditions, and then make conclusions about how and why crystals form. A detailed procedure and materials list, follow-up questions, and a teacher's guide that contains extension...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: When Science Is Sweet: Growing Rock Candy Crystals
Though rock candy seems to be a simple enough treat, it is also pretty interesting to make. Crystallized sugar that can be grown from a sugar-water solution is just how rock candy is made. In this experiment, you will learn to make your...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Maple Syrup: For Pancakes, Waffles, and Crystal Candy?
Maple syrup is deliciously gooey and great on breakfast foods like pancakes and waffles. But it has another amazing property. It can form crystals under the right circumstances, and the crystals change in size and shape, depending on...
PBS
Pbs Kids: Dragonfly Tv Do It: Grow a Crystal
This PBS Kids site teaches students about crystals and includes an activity that shows how to make sparkling gems at home.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Education: Minerals, Crystals, and Gems
Through this series of three lessons, students will gain an understanding of the basics of mineral science. In their investigation they will also work through the scientific process as they practice their observation skills, form...
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