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Experimenting with Yeast Metabolism

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders determine the rate of respiration by yeast and which sugars can be used as a food source by yeast using a CO2 gas sensor and computer software. This lesson plan is for an honors Biology class.
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Taste Test

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders, in groups, complete a science lab in which they perform a blind taste test on eight different foods--some sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. They determine which parts of the tongue "taste" which kinds of foods. they record...
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Writing about the climate

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Learners research the contributing factors to the Earth's paleoclimate. They determine the relevant climate data and use it to construct a science argument. In the process, they access data, capture images of the data plots, and...
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Career Exploration

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Young scholars create a pamphlet, brochure, handout, or poster about a career in the marine sciences. In this marine science instructional activity, students use the Internet to research a marine science career. They create a printed...
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What's "In" There: A Study of the Inner Planets - Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify and explore the four inner planets. In this planet science lesson, 1st graders watch a PowerPoint about the planets. Students read the book Our Solar System and discuss the inner planets. Students create a book...
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What's "Out" There?

For Teachers 1st
First graders investigate the five outer planets. In this space science lesson, 1st graders read the book Our Solar System and identify the five outer planets. Students create a booklet and write about outer planets.
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The Nitrogen Cycle

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Young scholars study the nitrogen cycle and construct a diagram.  In this Earth Science lesson students use role play to see the various paths. 
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Measure for Measure: Time & Temperature

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine scientific inquiry.  In this time and temperature lesson students create a template to solve scientific problems and work through a science problem. 
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What Do You Do With An Orphaned Cheetah?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students brainstorm techniques for teaching baby cheetahs survival skills. In this science lesson, students view an episode of "Cheetah Orphans" and work together to analyze the situation and develop a plan to teach the baby cheetahs the...
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Global Warming

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore global warming. In this science lesson, students research global warming. Students work in small groups to create a presentation about global warming.
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Great Questions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research and create questions about a famous person. They create questions in a game format, create a computer generated brochure, and develop rubrics for their finished projects.
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The Cell

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore the parts of a cell. In pairs, classmates construct a model of a eukaryotic cell, detailing its morphology and function. With the use of computer technology, 10th graders create cell book for middle schoolers. ...
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Life Cycles

For Teachers 2nd
Using computers, Students work in small groups and progress through the roles of Explorer, Researcher, Designer, and Evaluator as they study the life cycle of plants, insects, butterflies and frogs.
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Internet/World Wide Web Resources for Evolution and Molecular Biology

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students utilize the Internet and all its web access in this instructional activity. They research all they can on Evolution and related subjects. The journey they begin on leads them into an exhaustible point of possibilities for...
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Red Mangroves Of Southern Florida

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students engage in a unit plan to examine the ecological background for the Mangroves of southern Florida. They conduct research using print and computer technology sources. They use the information in a number of other extension...
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Measuring Magnetic Field Strengths Using Ferrofluids

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore the field of nanotechnology by examining magnetic field strength in ferrofluids. They use probes attached to a computer program to determine the relationship between magnetic field strength and magnetic field lines.
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Agriculture Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this science worksheet, students find the words that are related to the finding of terms and information about agriculture for ten questions. The answers are on page 3.
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How They Get Building Materials Out of the Ground

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners experience a virtual quarry. In this science musical lesson plan, students understand how materials are quarried and manufactured from rocks, musically interpret a quarrying sequence with untuned musical instruments, and...
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Clouds Movement and Type

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students examine types of clouds and their movement. In this science lesson plan, students explore how to determine cloud movement and direction, differentiate between the different types of clouds, and predict the weather based on the...
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Severe Weather

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate the cause and effect of severe weather. In this Earth Science instructional activity, 9th graders use a learning contract and a rubric to develop a presentation about severe weather.
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If I Were A Raindrop!

For Teachers K
Students review the water cycle. In this water cycle lesson plan, students review the different stages of the water cycle. Students use the computer program Kid Pix Weather to help demonstrate understanding.
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Comparing Different Types of Corn

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore different types of corn. In this science lesson, students compare sweet corn, field corn and Indian corn. Students gather specific information. Additionally, students discuss their findings. 
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Mapping the National Parks

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students research national parks. In this science lesson, students view a video about the national parks and discuss the environments found within the national parks.
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Earth Pockets

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students identify the Earth's natural resources. In this Earth science lesson plan, students read the book The Great Kapok Tree and discuss types of natural resources. Students use categories such as wood, paper, and trees and list items...

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