Lesson Plan
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Electricity and Electrical Circuits

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students are introduced to electricity and electrical circuits. In groups, they draw circuit diagrams, complete a KWL chart and discover the difference between open, closed and series circuits. They define new vocabulary and make...
Worksheet
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Physics and the Quantum Mechanical Model

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this physics worksheet, students review vocabulary terms and key equations associated with the quantum mechanical model. Students apply the quantum theory to explain the photoelectric effect. This worksheet has 5 true or false, 12...
Worksheet
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Science Spelling #2

For Students 5th - 6th
In this science spelling learning exercise, students are given science word definitions, then fill in missing letters to form their matching spelling words. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
Worksheet
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Chemical Reactions

For Students 7th - 12th
In this chemical reactions worksheet, students compare endothermic and exothermic reactions, closed and open systems, and reactants and products. Students review physical and chemical changes and how to balance equations. This worksheet...
Lesson Plan
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Applied Science -Physics (2B) Pre Lab

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders look at different types of energy. In this energy lesson, 2nd graders define energy and the difference between kinetic and potential energy. They see examples with falling books and a slinky.
Worksheet
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A Matter of Density

For Students 7th - 10th
In this density worksheet, students use different liquid densities to determine the order they would settle in if poured in a container together. Students review vocabulary terms associated with the density of matter. This worksheet has...
Lesson Plan
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Applied Science - Physics (K) Post Lab

For Teachers K
Students are introduced to electricity. In this electricity lesson, students listen to the book Switch on, Switch off  by Melvin Berger and discuss the use of electricity in light switches. They create a picture of an atom using pom...
Lesson Plan
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Applied Science -Physics (4A) Post Lab

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the history of electricity. In this electricity instructional activity, 4th graders review the connection between electricity and magnetism. They do a research project on the history of electricity. 
Worksheet
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Chemistry Key Terms

For Students 9th - 12th
In this chemistry activity, high schoolers find the words that are related to the study of vocabulary and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
PPT
Urbana School District

Waves

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
What is a physicist's favorite part of sports? Doing the wave. The presentation covers longitudinal, transverse, surface, and standing waves. It includes in-depth information on frequency, wavelength, period, amplitude, reflection,...
PPT
Urbana School District

Light

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
You matter, unless you multiply yourself by the speed of light ... then you energy. Presentation covers the behavior of light as both a wave and a particle, light versus sound, space travel, why objects have colors, depth perception,...
Worksheet
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Fall 2003 Midterm Exam #3

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
Let there be light! When your physics learners take this midterm exam, light will be their focus. They will show what they know about electromagnetic waves, interference, refraction, reflection, lenses, prisms, and more! The test is...
Lesson Plan
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Top Quark Lab

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students find the mass of the top quark. For this physics lesson, students create a vector diagram from a given set of data. They discuss their calculations and findings in class.
Worksheet
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Motion

For Students 9th - 12th
For this science worksheet, students apply themselves to the acquisition of new vocabulary while solving the crossword puzzle.
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Magnetism

For Students 9th - 12th
In this science activity, students apply themselves to the acquisition of new vocabulary while solving the crossword puzzle.
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Energy Crossword

For Students 9th - 12th
For this science worksheet, students solve the crossword puzzle using the context of energy to acquire a new understanding of vocabulary words.
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Forces Crossword Puzzle

For Students 9th - 12th
In this science worksheet, high schoolers examine the words and concepts related to forces in order to solve the crossword puzzle. The new vocabulary can be acquired this way.
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Light and Optics

For Students 6th - 10th
In this light and optics worksheet, students match the light and optics vocabulary with their definitions. Students match 21 words to their definitions.
PPT
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Heat Energy - Energy Transfer

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Here's a great selection of slides for a class being introduced to heat transfer. Types of materials that are good conductors or insulators are covered and the diagrams that accompany the information should make understanding more...
Worksheet
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Animal Signs Word Search

For Students 4th - 6th
Although this animal and environment word search has little educational merit, it may serve as a vocabulary review tool for scholars new to these terms. The words learners must find include camouflage, interdependent, muskrat, food...
Unit Plan
Norwich Institute for Language Education

Simple Machines

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
Planning a unit on simple machines? Save some time and energy with this collection of lessons and activities that explores how these devices are used in the real world to make life a little easier. 
Unit Plan
Columbus City Schools

Rocking the Cycle!

For Teachers 6th Standards
Time to rock out! Discover the "life" cycle of the average rock using an illustrative stations lab and stimulating pairs game. Roll the dice to determine your fate: will it be melting in magma or chilling out to form igneous rock? The...
Lesson Plan
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Magnetism

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore physical science by participating in a class science activity. In this magnet attribute lesson plan, students define a list of scientific vocabulary terms associated with magnets and participate in hands on magnet...
Worksheet
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Vocabulary Word Search

For Students 4th - 5th
In this literacy activity, students find the words that are related to the vocabulary. The answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.