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Plane Mirror Images

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students view a demonstration to investigate mirror images. In this plane mirror lesson, students view a teacher demonstration of a plane mirror and the images it creates. They use meter sticks to investigate the angles of reflection and...
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The United States Flag

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars discover the meaning and symbolism behind the American flag. In this lesson on National symbols, students design a flag for their school, explain the symbolism they used, and distinguish the elements that constitute the US...
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Circles

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore and define the radius and diameter of a circle. In this geometry lesson, 10th graders calculate the circumference and area of a circle using real world objects and shapes. They discuss chords and lines tangent...
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Making Inferences about Problem and Solution

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students use unfamiliar objects to make inferences. In this making inferences lesson plan, students make guesses about what an item does. Students brainstorm together and make lists of ideas and write them on index cards. The teacher...
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Using a Sundial

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine the use of a sundial to tell apparent time. In this sundial lesson, students watch a teacher demonstration using a flashlight to create shadows. They discuss what happens to shadows of different objects as the position...
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Math: Fractions

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Participate in a class lesson on ratio, rate, and unit rate. Successful usage of this lesson requires the pupils and the teacher have access to the Scott Foresman/Addison Wesley Middle School math text. However, the unit rate problems...
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Measure Hunt

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders measure classroom objects using metric and English rulers to find object which meet preset lengths given to each small group. The group draws pictures of the objects they found meeting their preset limits and present them...
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Where's the Drip?

For Teachers K
Students detect water leaks. For this water conservation ecology lesson, students take a tour of the school grounds and identify sources of water and possible leaks. Students report leaks to the custodian and administration.
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In My Own Backyard

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore the soil and vegetation found in their home and/or school environment and map a familiar area. Each group is assigned a section of the schoolyard. They draw maps of their assigned places and gather soil and vegetation...
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Sorting and Using Materials

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young scholars practice sorting and classifying objects. In groups, they choose a variety of materials and describe how each one looks and feels. They must agree on how to classify each object and share their groupings with the class. ...
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Friction

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students review what force. In this science lesson, students determine which surfaces are rough and which are smooth by observing how an object moves on each surface.
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Constitution/Deer Valley

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students mount plant samples of the school community. They take samples, mount and identify. Students place cardstock on a piece of cardboard. They glue label in a corner. Students position dried plants on cardstock the way they were...
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Classification

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders analyze the necessity of classification. They distinguish between living and nonliving things in our world and recognize the six life functions of living things by identifying 15 classroom objects.
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Human Genetics-- Finding Our Genes

For Students 4th - 5th
In this science activity, students study the relationships between cells, DNA, chromosomes, bases and genes. Students cut apart 6 cards and paste them onto another paper in order from largest objects to smallest objects. Prior knowledge...
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Keeping Warm

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students participate in an online activity to determine how objects heat and cool. They determine what objects best serve as thermal insulators.
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Keeping Warm

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students investigate how different types of objects act as thermal insulators. In this online lesson plan, students hypothesize how particular objects act as insulators and then complete the online activity to determine which materials...
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Magnets and Springs

For Students 3rd
In this magnetism worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer by predicting which of the 7 pictured objects will be attracted to a magnet and which ones will not. They write their own experiment about whether an object will or will...
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Characteristics of Materials

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this science graphic organizer worksheet, students find 6 objects around their home and describe the materials they are made of. They tell what the object is made of, what it is used for, and if the material is a good choice, and why...
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Magnets and Springs

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore magnetic attraction. In this magnets lesson, students participate in an interactive whiteboard activity in which objects are dragged onto a virtual table and categorized as to whether they are "repelled" or "attracted"...
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Physical Differences

For Teachers K
Students read the book We Can Do It! and discuss how we are all physically different. In this physically different lesson plan, students read the book, discuss their differences, and participate in a smelling and touching activity to see...
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Show Me the Halite!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Introduce middle school mineralologists to halite. The opening of the lesson involves a video and worksheet to which there are no links. However, you can replace the video with any informational clip that you can find online about halite...
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Measuring With a Ruler

For Teachers 2nd
In this home school support worksheet, 2nd graders review the process of measuring with a six inch ruler with a home support person. They practice by measuring small items around the house to the nearest inch.
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Measure Twice

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students measure a variety of objects using the appropriate measuring tool. In this measurement lesson plan, students explain the importance of accuracy and precision in collecting data. They discuss the difference between the two.
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Focus on Friction

For Teachers 3rd
The students learn about friction and forces through direct instruction and an investigation. They use measurement skills, observation skills, predicting, and drawing conclusions based on data collected during the investigation. Students...

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