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Shakespeare's Dentist
Students investigate dentistry that existed during Shakespeare's lifetime. They answer questions and write a paragraph about a trip to the dentist taking the role of a patient of an Elizabethan dentist.
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Where Does Radon Come From?
Students discuss the differences between the three types of rocks and how radon can escape from the rocks themselves. They analyze other sources of radon in the environment. They work together to complete an activity and worksheet.
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Geography and Architecture
Pupils discuss how terrain and climate affect the design of houses and commercial structures and thus influence the way architects design buildings in this elementary lesson plan.
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Activity 1-Cold Water, Hot Water and Super-Heated Water!
Learners investigate hydrothermal vents by observing a simple model designed to show that hot water rises when it's heated. First, students listen as the teacher explains hydrothermal fluids and vents. Learners watch as the teacher...
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Precipitates and Black Smokers
Students discuss how hydrothermal fluid is different from seawater and what happens to it as it passes through the oceanic crust. They observe and manipulate calcuim chloride and baking soda to comprehend how precipates form.
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The Electrophoresis of Human Hemoglobin
Students analyze different types of hemoglobin. They use the technique of agarose gel electrophoresis to separate human hemoglobin molecules according to their electrical charge, size, and/or shape. Students relate the migration of...
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Musical Plates
Sixth graders engage in a study of the plates and how they are part of the formation of the ever changing landscape of planet earth. They access web sites that have applications for observation and conducting different activities. The...
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Rocks Word Search Puzzle
In this literacy worksheet, middle schoolers look for the words that are related to the concept that is reviewed in the sheet. They also acquire new vocabulary.
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Mixed Prepositions 12-ESL
In this preposition activity, students complete a given text, choosing the correct prepositions. Students click on a "check answers" button for immediate feedback.