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Weightlessness

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students compare and contrast the terms "weight" and "mass". In this physics lesson, students observe an experiment in which objects are placed on a balance scale and weighed under different circumstances. Partners drop items and observe...
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Solving One-Step Equations

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the concept of a simple equation. They use addition and subtraction in one step in order to find balance to both sides of the equation. Students are encouraged to succeed using positive praise at the beginning of...
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Organizer
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Student Exploration: Weight and Mass

For Students 7th - 8th
In this student exploration-weight and mass activity, student use the Weight and Mass Gizmo to answer questions and fill in charts with estimating and measuring.
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Pounds and Ounces

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this pounds and ounces learning exercise, students solve 3 story problems in which the best answer from 3 choices is circled. All pertain to weights in pounds and ounces; students are asked to use a balance scale and 1 pound measure...
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Garry The Greengrocer

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders are introduced to the problem by weighing objects on the balance scales. Use weights in both pans. (If you don't have access to scales use 2 containers and a child acting as the balance.) They then listen to the problem...
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Weightlessness

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study weight, force and mass as it pertains to the earths pull.  For this weightlessness lesson students are divided into groups and complete an activity. 
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Perkins School for the Blind

Conservation of Mass

For Teachers 5th - 12th
How do you teach a student with visual impairments about the conservation of mass? You use tactile models that represent the theoretical concept. Baking soda and vinegar are used to add gas to a deflated balloon. Learners will feel the...
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Thirsty Rocks: Please "Porous" a Drink!

For Teachers 4th - 10th
A simple activity goes a long way in demonstrating the property of porosity to your rock hounds. They will mass a specimen of dry sandstone and then soak it in a pre-measured amount of water. After seven minutes, they once again measure...
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Sink It

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Introduce your class to the concept of sinking and floating. In groups, they classify objects after making predictions about which materials will sink or float. They record their results and create graphs and charts to share with the class.
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Scales Problems

For Students 4th - 8th
For this scales worksheet, students find the weight of the shapes on the scale by comparing it to the other side, and make up their own problems. Students complete 5 sets of problems.
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Math Mammoth

Scales Problems

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this scales worksheet, students use addition, multiplication, and division to find out how much the shapes on the scales weigh. Students complete 8 problems total.
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Using Density to Identify Metals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers learn how to measure the density of metals. In this density of metals lesson plan, students measure the density of various metals in order to determine what metals were substituted in a king's crown, scepter, breast...
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Owl Pellets

For Teachers K - 8th
Students examine and discuss what owls eat and how their digestive system works. They dissect owl pellets, identify the bones found, and analyze and record the results.
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Density - An Introduction

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Learners experiment with objects of different densities. In this density lesson, students examine same-sized objects with different weights, then look at a teacher explanation of density. Learners make wave bottles and a density jar to...
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Why Cheerios Don't Sink

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students investigate Archimedes' Principle and show how it relates to density. In this Archimedes' Principle lesson plan, students experiment with a beaker of water, a Styrofoam "boat" and a weight. They predict what will happen when the...
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A Comparison of Polymeric Liquids with Newtonian Liquids

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students concretely illustrate and define a macromolecule, observe the unique behavior of polymers and relate to their knowledge of molecules, and use the scientific process to determine the difference between Newtonian and non-Newtonian...
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Calorimetry

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate calorimetry and set up equipment to measure calories. In this calorimetry lesson plan, students make a calorimeter and compare large amounts of heated water with small amounts to show the difference in calories....
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Oxidation of Ethanol to Ethanoic Acid

For Students 9th - 12th
In this oxidation reaction instructional activity, students covert ethanol to ethanoic acid using a condenser. Students test the smell of the final product, they add sodium carbonate and they test the product with indicator paper. They...
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Good Health

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students complete a unit with cross-curricular activities to learn about a healthy body and maintaining their health. In this health lesson, students complete 8 lessons to learn about good health, a healthy diet, healthy foods, healthy...
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Texas State Energy Conservation Office

Nuts! Calculating Thermal Efficiency

For Students 6th - 9th Standards
Oh nuts! Do macadamias or almonds produce more thermal energy? Energy enthusiasts find out with this experiment. The objective is to demonstrate to your class how the chemical energy contained in foods can be converted into useable...
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Challenge: Fraction Scales

For Students 4th - 6th
In this comparing fractions worksheet, students examine 10 pairs of fractions and identify the first in each pair as greater than, less than, or equal to the second.
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Come Tool Along With Me

For Teachers K - 12th
Learners create metallic Bas-relief scultures using basic art supplies and the technique of "tooling" in this Art lesson plan with croos-curricular connections in Social Studies and Math. A scoring rubric is included for assessment and...
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The Coin Problem

For Students 9th - 11th
In this math problem solving worksheet, students describe how they will decide which coin among a stack is heavier than the others by weighing them. The challenge is to do so in the fewest number of steps. The answer is thoroughly...
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Measuring and Comparing Weight and Capacity

For Teachers 1st
First graders measure weight and capacity. In this measurement lesson, 1st graders explore visual examples of weight and capacity comparisons. Students also practice solving problems that their instructors model.

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