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Mulch

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct a series of experiments on mulching. In this earth science lesson plan, students discuss the benefits of mulching on soil. They explore how different types of mulch affect plant growth.
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Surface Friction and Wear Characteristics of Common Materials

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the factors affecting friction. In this physics lesson, students construct their own rocket car and race them. They graph the average speeds and discuss how lubricants affect friction between rubbing surfaces.
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Can Photosynthesis Occur at Saturn?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students identify the different requirements for photosynthesis to take place. For this space science lesson, students simulate conditions in Saturn to investigate if photosynthesis is possible there. They use data and observations...
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Robotics

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Get students thinking about ways to use robots to improve our daily lives with these hands on lesson plans.
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What's in a Name?

For Teachers 5th - 9th
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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Mosquito Bytes

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students investigate mosquitoes. In this mosquito bytes lesson, students consider reasons why mosquitoes transfer disease and ways to combat them. Students read an article, discuss, and complete a quiz.
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Polymerization Experiments

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students study the concepts of polymerization and the function of crosslinkage.  In this polymer lesson plan students complete a lab activity and write down their observations. 
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Ar.... What Gives?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students investigate the properties of air through inflated objects. In this physical science lesson, students examine gas as a state of matter. Student push on inflated objects and note the space the gas has taken up inside. Students...
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We’ve Bean Growing: Anatomy of Germination

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students identify the main parts of a seed. In this biology lesson, students explain the factors needed for the seed to grow. They record observations everyday and report findings to class.
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Desalination: Creating a Solar Still

For Teachers 4th - 6th
To better understand how solar power can aid in creating desalinated drinking water, the class creates a model still. They will build a model of a solar still, make observations, and discuss how the process works. While the idea behind...
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Of Mice and Men: Fun Trivia Quiz

For Students 8th - 11th
While I don't recommend this online, interactive quiz, you may want to review it for possible quotes to use in your own assessment on Of Mice and Men. It includes 10 quotes for character identification, but the fill-in-the-blank format...
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Newton Car

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students demonstrate Newton's Second Law of Motion by showing the reaction of a rolling car by increasing its mass and propulsion.
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Rocket Activity

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore Newton's Second Law of Motion. In this rocket activity lesson, students experiment with Newton's Second Law of Motion as they use a slingshot device to force a car to move.
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Let Us Bond Together

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders paricipate in a demonstration about bond strengths and bond types.
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Heat: Mini Unit

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars experiment with heat. In this physical science lesson plan, students engage in hands-on activities to develop concepts related to heat. Young scholars offer explanations for their observations using given vocabulary.
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Water Ecology Lab

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students determine the characteristics of a stream ecosystem and its organisms.  In this water ecology lesson students complete several labs that shows them presence of life, water appearance, and water flow.
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Stampin' Ground

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Learners anticipate the results of using stamps to create patterns and visual effects through repetition. They enhance their understanding of positive and negative space. Also, investigation is done on fabrics and products made in...
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Flying Tube

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students launch flying tubes. In this aeronautics lesson, students gather the materials and follow the procedures to create a paper tube that generates lift as it travels.
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Sound: The Vibration of Materials

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students recognize that sound is produced by the vibration of materials. They see that the sound produced is dependent on the type of material that is used. Given four types of material; air, string, wood, and metal, students perform an...
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Production Consumption Worksheet

For Students 6th - 8th
In this environment worksheet, learners answer the 12 questions related to the concepts of manufacturing and consumption of real products.
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Formula Determination

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students derive a formula for the interior degrees in any convex polygon. In this geometric figure lesson, students determine the shapes of various polygons and the number of triangles formed. They use this information to derive the...
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Vocabulary Builder

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this vocabulary worksheet, learners identify names of pictures and fill in the blanks with vocabulary words. Students complete 4 exercises total.
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Technology - Self-portrait -Design - Color

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compare and contrast styles of portraits thru time and gain appreciation for the work of John Singer Sargent. They also demonstrate craftsmanship in cutting and gluing portrait.
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You Can Take the Pressure!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners construct and use a barometer over a period of 1-2 weeks to investigate and predict upcoming weather from barometric pressure.

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