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Read Works

Read Works: Tornado Scientists

For Teachers 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about tornadoes and the scientists who study them. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Hstry Timeline: It's the Speed of Light, Dude!

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive timeline that students can read, watch and listen to in order to understand the scientist who tried and succeeded in measuring the speed of light.
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NumberNut

Number Nut: Breaking a Minute Into Seconds

For Students 3rd - 5th
Minutes become seconds in this lesson that focuses on time and measurement. This brief integrated lesson also explores science concepts regarding the relevance of a second. Fractions of seconds and decimals are also mentioned. The lesson...
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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Thermal Physics: Thermometers as Speedometers

For Students 9th - 10th
Through interactive exercises and illustrated tutorials, students answer the fundamental questions: What is the reading on a thermometer the reflection of? What does temperature measure?
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NOAA

Noaa: National Weather Service: Hail

For Students 9th - 10th
"Imagine a baseball dropped from an airplane flying at 30,000 feet; imagine that baseball reaching speeds of 120 MPH as it falls to the ground; and imagine you're under it!" How does hail form? How big can it get? Read more here about...