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Lift and Drag: Principles of Flight and the Soaring Imagination

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Students construct models of early gas balloons and gliders. In this balloon and glider lesson, students create models of early gas balloons and gliders, discover how the forces of lift and drag effect aircraft in flight, and put on...
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Science Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students follow directions to make a crossword puzzle out of their science vocabulary. Students follow 6 sets of directions.
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Discover the science of archaeology

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research archaeology. In this archaeology activity, students conduct research about archaeology and one ancient culture. Students write a magazine article about an archaeological dig.
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Fold-Ins- Folding Puzzle- Bald Eagle

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this science and art worksheet, students fold the panels of a page from right to left to reveal a famous bird that is printed on the page. They fold this page to reveal a bald eagle and the name label a that shown below the picture.
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Reach for the Stars

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider the significance of space exploration. In this space science lesson plan, students  visit selected websites to discover information about astronomy, lunar missions, and space travel. Students...
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The Magic School Bus Goes on Air

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars conduct an experiment to determine the properties of air based on a Magic School Bus adventure. They inflate and deflate zipper plastic bags to show that air takes up space and holds objects. They associate this with...
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Fold-Ins Puzzle- Red Fox

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
For this science and art folding puzzle worksheet, students fold the panel of the paper from right to left to reveal a clever carnivore. They make the proper folds to reveal the name of the animal which is the Red Fox.
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Motion in Fluids

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners explore physical science by participating in a science activity. In this liquids lesson, students discuss how fluids can be affected by motion unlike solids. Learners define other scientific vocabulary terms and conduct a motion...
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The Musical Mind

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students go on a tour of how and why music styles have changed over the years, and discover where they can gather some insight about their favorite musical styles and artists. There are excellent websites imbedded in this lesson.
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Spot the Differences Between Two Pictures of Crayfish

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
For this comparison worksheet, students examine two pictures of crayfish to find five differences. They check their work by using the word bank at the bottom of the page.
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Spot the Differences Between Two Wildlife Pictures

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this wildlife comparison worksheet, students examine two pictures of animals in a mountain setting to find 10 differences. They check their work with the solution at the bottom of the page.
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Spot the Differences Between The Two Black-Shouldered Kites

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this comparison worksheet, students examine two black-line drawings of black-shouldered kites to find six differences between the two pictures. They check their answers with the word bank at the bottom of the page.
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Fold-ins

For Teachers 5th - 8th
In this fold-ins worksheet, students color and illustrate a fold-in bird of prey and then fold the panels from right to left to reveal a common roadside bird of prey.
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The Environments of Big Sur:Which Do We Protect?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the California environments. In this environmental lesson, students examine the various ecosystems of California, creating a presentation on how these environments impact Big Sur. They write a paper defending their point...
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Science Inventions

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore the world of inventions by describing their impact on their own lives.  In this technology lesson plan, 3rd graders practice writing descriptive paragraphs about different inventions that they find...
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Oxidation and Combustion: Chemical Reactions in Fire

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars study oxidation and define vocabulary pertinent to it.  In this oxidation lesson plan students make predictions and create experiments
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Don't Marry the Mole!

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders demonstrate the power of solar energy by completing a variety of activities, including the creation of a Pizza Box Solar Oven.
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Science: Electric Fields from Point Charges

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine electric fields using viewers to discover the direction of positive charges and the location of the field's strength. They experiment with positive, negative, like and opposite charges. Students also describe how...
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Signs of the Seasons

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students closely observe the natural world, record data, and notice patterns as the seasons unfold, they build a deeper understanding of seasonal change! The definition of phonology is the focus of this lesson and how it changes...
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Quiz: Name the Constellation

For Teachers 3rd
In this science worksheet, 3rd graders focus on the stars and constellations. Students respond to nine questions using written clues and visual aids.
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Oddball Out- Finding the Item that Does Not Belong

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this visual comparison worksheet, learners examine 4 rows of plants and animals in order to determine which item does not belong in each row. They check their work with answers which are given at the bottom of the page.
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Oddball Out- Finding the Item that Does Not Belong- Birds

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this visual comparison worksheet, students look at 4 rows of bird pictures. They determine which bird does not belong in each row. They check their work with the answers that are given at the bottom of the page.
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Oddball Out- Finding the Item that Does Not Belong- Plants

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this visual comparison worksheet, students examine the pictures of plants in each of 4 rows. They decide which one does not belong. They check their work with the answers which are given at the bottom of the page.
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Fold-Ins- Folding Puzzles- Kissing Rodent

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this folding puzzle worksheet, student fold panels of a puzzle from right to left to reveal a "kissing" rodent. They make the folds to reveal the name of the animal at the bottom of the page.