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The First Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
Solve problems using the fundamental theorem. In this calculus lesson, learners solve problems using theorems and proving theorems. They derive the fundamental theorem as they study it.
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Laws of Motion
Students explore centrifugal and centripetal force. In this motion lesson, students expand on their knowledge of motion to study velocity, acceleration, and friction. Students examine multiple objects to demonstrate the laws of motion.
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Exploring Aerodynamics
Students explore aerodynamics. In this aerodynamics lesson, students study the flight patterns of three paper airplanes and discover the underlying principles of aerodynamics. Resources and grade level modifications are present.
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The Physics of Hummingbirds: Magic in the Air
Young scholars study hummingbirds and how they use Newton's law. In this motion lesson students complete several activities and view videos of hummingbirds.
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Sampling Rocks
Students explore Earth science by identifying types of rocks in their schoolyard. In this geology lesson, students collect a group of rocks from their playground and categorize them based on color, shape and size. Students read the book...
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Crazy Chemistry Lesson Plan
Young scholars study water molecules, cohesion and surface tension. For this molecule cohesion lesson students create chemical reactions that cause a balloon to inflate and another one that results in soap suds.
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Cool Chemistry- DIY pH Indicator
Students study the differences between an acid and a base. In this pH lesson students view a demonstration then test chemicals in groups.
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The Founder of Electromagnetism
Students identify and study the founder of electromagnetism. In this magnetism activity students complete several experiments including building a galvanometer.
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The Invention of the Parachute
Students study the invention of the parachute and how Leonardo da Vinci came up with the design. In this aerodynamics lesson students test the properties that make parachutes more efficient.
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Surrealism
A study of the Surrealist Movement can lead students on an exploration of art, philosophy, and culture.
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What's in a Name?
Students study the binomial system of naming organisms. They are given a name of an organism and they must draw a picture of what they think the organism looks like. Then they research the organism, find what it really looks like, and...
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Who Was Charles Darwin?
Students complete two activities to study Charles Darwin's Theory of Natural Selection. They read Darwin's journal from the voyage of the Beagle and look at the scientific ideas that influenced the development of his theory.
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Yeast
Students study the characteristics of yeasts. In this biology lesson, students conduct experiments to measure yeast respiration. They discuss the favorable conditions needed for growing them.
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Children's Literature Across the Curriculum Ideas-The Wind Blew
Learners read The Wind Blew by Pat Hutchins. They complete a variety of cross-curricular activities surrounding the study of wind and weather. Included are reading, art, math, science, writing, social studies, and library connections.
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Elder's Cloud Observations
Students study cloud types and Native language terms for clouds and cloud types. In this cloud types lesson, students listen to a Native American speaker discuss clouds and the words used to describe clouds. Students complete a worksheet...
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Observing Bursts from an X-ray Burster
Students study the use of X-ray data to make size and energy estimates of the source and the processes occurring there. They use XTE observations of the object GRO 1744-28 to determine whether bursts occur periodically and the duration...