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The Flat Earth

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are first presented with the idea that the Earth is really flat. They prove that it is not--using a variety of techniques.
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Sketch a Scientist

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students draw their perceptions of a typical scientist, evaluate stereotypes in their drawings quantitatively, and then discuss the origins of these stereotypes.
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A Crime Against Plants

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research the phenomenon that is living in a small tree. They develop their own conclusion on what they believed is occuring. They answer discussion questions to end the lesson.
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Find the Washer

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners examine a closed box with wires and try to guess where the washer is. They experiment by pulling out wires to determine the location of the washer. They complete discussion questions to end the lesson plan.
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Three-Hole Bottle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in an experiment with a 2-liter bottle. They develop their own hypothesis about what they believe will happen when certain items are tested on the bottle. They discuss results.
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The Great Volume Exchanger...or the Magic Matter Maker ®

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students pour water into a "magic" box and examine how it comes out with a much larger volume of water. They, working in small groups, design a volume exchanger and explain its design to the whole class.
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Palpating Pachyderms: How Do We Interpret Observations?

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students interpret a poem before completing activities to distinguish observations and interpretations. They examine how personal background can influence how a person interpreters what they observe.

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