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Height of Bounce

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders determine the relationship between the height of bounce of a ping-pong ball and the height from which it was dropped. They are assessed on the ability to record and interpret data, graph data, make predictions, and make...
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Your Own Fresh Water Aquarium in the Classroom

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners explore aquariums. In this fish and ecosystems lessons, students establish a freshwater aquarium environment using materials provided. Learners read about and care for the classroom fish.
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Knock On Wood

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners investigate the trees of the Mississippi Valley, specifically looking at the coniferous and deciduous forests. The research of the area is part of a field study when students conduct a survey of local forests in order to create...
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Oil Spill

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Pupils use one of four absorbent products to separate as much of the oil and water mixture they are able to do. The purpose of this task is for students to collect and analyze data for the purpose of determining which absorbent is best,...
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Marine Animal and Plant Adaptations

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students examine nature by creating their own animals. In this animal adaptation instructional activity, students define scientific vocabulary terms dealing with adaptation such as sea stars, sea cucumbers and exoskeleton. Students...
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Hydrolysis

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
In this hydrolysis worksheet, students write dissociation equations for the given salts and determine if the salt is acidic, basic, or neutral. This worksheet has 6 fill in the blank questions and 4 problems to solve.
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Stream

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students examine stream waters. In this scientific inquiry lesson, students "explore" wetlands as they participate in a demonstration that reveals information about steam waters and insects.
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Animal Camouflage

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students investigate how animals adapt to their environment. In this animal science lesson, students participate in an experiment using patterned paper and plain paper to simulate how animals blend into their surroundings. Students...
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What is DNA? DNA Extraction from Kiwifruit

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners isolate DNA from kiwi cells, spool DNA from a kiwi, describe role of the DNA and genes, and explain how knowledge of DNA and genes can be used in genetically modifying foods.
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Food Chains, Food Webs, Biomass Pyramids and Cycle

For Teachers 7th - 10th
In this food chains worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle by placing 16 terms into the puzzle that match the clues given. Students review food webs, biomass pyramids, and the water cycle.
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Planting a Garden Through Dance

For Teachers K - 4th
Students create a dance study based on the growth cycle of a flower. They improvise movements that relate to each stage of growth. They create artwork on the growth cycle of a flower. They perform their dances for the whole class.
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Cell Cycle Portfolio

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students work together in groups to complete various stations on the cycles of cells. Individually, they keep their completed work in a folder after following specific instructions on how to complete each experiment. They use the...
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Extreme Environments

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students examine extreme environments and the characteristics that make them.  In this adaptation instructional activity students see how animals have adapted to these environments. 
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Plastics: Field Trip - Vancouver Landfill

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars examine the amount of garbage that is produced by the City of Vancouver. In this landfill lesson, students participate in a field trip to the City of Vancouver Landfill. They look at what happens to garbage, recycling, and...
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Planetary Mobile

For Teachers K - 4th
Learners receive pre-cut templates of cardboard with appropriate diameters of each planet and the sun. They use multi-colored construction paper, scissors, yarn, and other art supplies to create their own models of planets. When students...
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A Book of Eighteenth Century Herbal Remedies

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discover the kinds of medicines used by midwives in the late 1700s by researching several herbs used by Martha Ballard. They research different herbs and found out how they have been used throughout history. Students...

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