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From Flower to Fruit

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine how flowers have essentially four parts. They learn both the male and female reproductive parts of the flower, then explore self-pollination and pollination by insects and other animals.
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Systems Working Together

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders practice reading in the content areas (science) in order to explore the interdependence of the body systems. They answer written questions after reading.
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The Phases of the Moon

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students observe the questions, "Why do we say there is a man on the moon?, What do you think of when you hear "the moon is made of cheese"?, What is meant, to you, by the expression "Once in a blue moon"? and a comic of Snoopy typing,...
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Review of General Chemisty

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students review aspects of chemistry which is an essential basis for comprehension for biology. They discuss the introduction to the four classes of biomolecules. They listen to a lecture on the four classes of biomolecules on PowerPoint.
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Radioactive Decay

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore radioactive decay. Through various activities, students examine methods for permanent disposal of radioactive waste. After performing a random process experiment, students compare the results to radioactive decay. ...
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Quiz: African Animals

For Teachers 3rd
In this science worksheet, 3rd graders will respond to questions pertaining to African animals. Students will answer ten questions consisting of true/false, and multiple choice.
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LCROSS Moon Mission

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students read to discover the sequence of events of the LCROSS moon mission.  In this space science instructional activity, students read an article about the LCROSS moon mission and the events that took place.  After reading,...
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Wetlands - Food Web Relationships

For Students 6th - 10th
In this food web relationships worksheet, students click on the links to learn about the food web relationships in the wetlands and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 8 questions total.
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Space Shuttle Mission STS-128

For Students 6th - 9th
In this space science worksheet, students read about the space shuttle mission and answer 6 short answer questions about life of astronauts in space stations.
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The Structure of the Galaxy

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students infer the galaxy shape.  In this structure of the galaxy activity students observe the distribution of objects in the sky and answer questions.
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The Battle to Save Bats

For Teachers K - 4th
Learners investigate the disease that is causing the global decline of bats.  In this animal health lesson, students read an article which discusses white-nose syndrome, the number one killer of bats.  Learners discuss ways to...
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Germs Can Make You Sick

For Teachers K - 3rd
Pupils explore how germs are spread. In this science lesson, students practice good hand washing practices and discuss how washing hands can prevent the spread of germs.
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Introduction to Geology Quiz Worksheet

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this earth science fill-in-the-blank worksheet young scholars complete 8 questions about an geology. They see a picture of a rock and a volcano on the page. They check their work with the word bank at the bottom of the page.
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Paramecium

For Students 6th - 8th
In this paramecium worksheet, middle schoolers sharpen their science skills as they color the parts of a paramecium according to the instructions and then respond to 15 analysis questions.
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Quartz

For Students 9th - 12th
In this quartz worksheet, students read about the chemical structure and properties of quartz and its commercial applications. Then, students complete 7 short answer questions.
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In the Eye of the Storms

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders study the major hurricanes of the Atlantic Ocean. In this weather lesson, 10th graders read an article and answer various questions. Students discuss their findings with their classmates.
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Exploring the Solar System

For Students 6th
For this exploring the solar system worksheet, 6th graders use the online Gizmo then answer 14 questions and complete a chart about planets and orbits.
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From Cows To Cartons a Look At Milk

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this dairy industry worksheet, students complete 5 multiple choice and 10 true or false questions based on reading about cows, milk and the dairy industry.
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Soil and Volcanoes

For Students 7th - 8th
In this soil and volcano worksheet, students read information about soil and volcanoes and answer questions provided. Students also build model of a volcano and participate in soil activities.
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A Side View

For Students 5th - 10th
For this animal symmetry worksheet, students label organisms by the type of body symmetry that organism has. Then students draw an example of each type of symmetry. This worksheet has 3 drawings and 21 fill in the blank questions.
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Calorimetry Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
In this calorimetry lab, students apply the information read about a calorimeter to conduct a scientific investigation. Students record their data in a chart. Students use the information from the chart to calculate specific heat of...
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Wavelengths of Light

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Explore physical science by participating in a visual spectrum experiments. Budding scientists identify the colors in the color spectrum and view the colors in class by utilizing cellophane, flash lights, and other arts and crafts...
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Science: Seeds to Plants

For Teachers 1st
First graders compare and contrast different seeds before planting them. They assess the basic needs to plants and conduct experiments of deprivation of those needs. They write stories and draw pictures of plants which are bound into a...
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Using technology to engage students in science through inquiry research

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students study animals and their behaviors.  For this animal behavior lesson students divide into groups and collect data and research animal behaviors.