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Weather

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students collect daily weather types throughout the school year using a spreadsheet program and Meteorologist freeware in order to predict weather changes and compare seasons. An Appleworks worksheet is included.
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Farming the Southern Colonies

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate the basis for farming choices in the early colonies by using group research and discussion. Each group researches a topic that they write about and present to the rest of the class.
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Density

For Students 5th - 6th
In this density worksheet, learners read a selection on density and answer 10 questions using the information from the selection.
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Understanding the Law of Supply and Demand

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students examine the concept of supply and demand. They interpret the law of supply and demand and discuss the law. Students identify and list the factors of supply and demand. They discuss and recognize the impact of farm support and...
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Gases

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this gases learning exercise, students review the kinetic molecular theory and use the ideal gas law to solve 20 problems.
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TIN CAN TREAT

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young scholars conduct an experiment where they will change a liquid dairy product into a solid. They review the definitions of liquids and solids. Students are given an example of each. They are divided into groups of four, each group...
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Decimal Word Problems

For Students 5th - 8th
In this decimals instructional activity, learners solve word problems containing decimal numbers and one step problems. Students complete 5 problems.
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Decimal Word Problems: Two Step

For Students 5th
In this decimal word problems worksheet, 5th graders solve 6 word problems with addition and subtraction of decimals. This worksheet in interactive and students will receive immediate online feedback.
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Sea Ice and Sheet Ice Melting Experiment

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students observe the change in water level as a result of melting sea ice and melting sheet ice.
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Acids, Copper, and Zinc

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students observe chemical reactions using post-1982 pennies. They observe the reaction of an acid with zinc but not copper under the same conditions over a two week period.
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Main Idea

For Students 4th - 5th
In this main idea worksheet, learners read and analyze 4 paragraphs and determine the main idea in each. Students select the main idea from 4 possible choices.
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Science: Discovering Earth's Air Prressure

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discover earth's air pressure through observation of several experiments. In the "Experiment of the Leaky Bottle," they observe how air pressure forces water out of the lowest hole farther than the holes above it. In...
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MEANINGFUL METRICS with DRAMATIC DEMONSTRATIONS

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders study the metric system.  In this metric lesson students complete a lab activity and several metric worksheets. 
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Halloween Scene

For Students 5th - 6th
In this math activity, students solve 4 story problems which pertain to Halloween. Students estimate, calculate prices, and convert liquid measures to solve these problems.
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Diving Raisins

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners participate in a mini lab to explore density.  In this density lesson students view a demonstration and answer questions.