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Curated OER

Angles and Parallel Lines

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders draw parallel and intersecting lines to observe and examine the characteristics of alternate interior angles, vertical angles, corresponding angles, and supplementary angles. Through observation, they discover the...
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Curated OER

Where's the Evidence?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders observe evidence of chemical reactions.  In this chemical reactions instructional activity students study chemical processes and complete a lab activity. 
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Curated OER

Converting Metric Units and Prefixes

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate the length of various objects. In this measurement instructional activity, students convert one metric unit to another. They explain the importance of a uniform system of measurement.
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Curated OER

Calculating the Average Mass of the Newly Discovered Element: Bean

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners determine the average mass of a new element using masses from three isotopes. In this chemistry lesson, students explain what an isotope is. They discuss their importance and uses.
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Curated OER

How Can You Study Things You Can’t See Like: Atoms?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students simulate how scientists studied things they can't see like atoms. In this chemistry lesson, students predict what is inside the numbered obsertainers. They design a way to investigate what's inside without opening it.
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Curated OER

Physics Post-Lab

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore physics. In this science lesson, students discuss physics in their everyday lives. Students complete a physics worksheet.
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CPALMS

Cpalms: Observable Properties of Matter

For Teachers K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will sort objects according to their observable properties, such as size, shape, color, temperature (hot or cold), weight (heavy or light) and texture. Included are printable resources, a...
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Matter, It Does!

For Teachers 1st
In this activity students identify forms and changes of matter.
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NASA

Nasa: Light but Strong

For Teachers K - 1st
Use these lessons from NASA to teach multiple Next Generation Science Standards for grades K-5. Properties of matter and engineering design are the focus of these lessons. Detailed plans and student handouts are included. [PDF]
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University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas Mc Donald Observatory: Properties of Dust

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students carry out a scientific investigation of dust in their classroom, then extend their experience to properties of dust in space.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Matter

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
During this lesson plan, students explore matter through a hands-on investigation. By participating in an experiment and navigating the Internet, students learn to identify the properties of matter.
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Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Three States of Matter

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Teachers can find an interactive lesson plan for introducing the three states of matter to the early elementary student using items that they are familiar with. This also includes gathering data and filling in a table, an important part...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: What's the Matter: Concentration Game

For Teachers 9th - 10th
What's the Matter? is a guided inquiry lesson on classification of matter, physical and chemical properties, and physical and chemical changes. There are two parts to this lesson: (a) concentration game for definitions and (b)...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Matter: Identifying Properties and States of Matter

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this activity about matter, students investigate the three states of matter by participating in a small group lab. Students will observe, question, and investigate the properties of solids, liquids, and gases.
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University of California

Ucsb Chemistry and Biochemistry: Models Matter

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Matter of any type can be subdivided into particles that are too small to see, but even then the matter still exists and can be detected by other means. Young scholars will participate in hands-on activities to prove that matter is made...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Measuring and Comparing Matter

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this activity, students will measure a variety of different materials from the classroom to determine how much matter is found in these materials then determine the mass of these materials using the same volume for each. The data will...

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