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Tree Hunt
Students identify the common trees of Iowa and make observations while creating a key. In this tree hunt lesson, students write a letter to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to receive a pamphlet of Common Trees of Iowa. Students...
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Cells And Their Parts
Pupils investigate different types and their parts. They differentiate prokaryote and eukaryote cells and create a venn diagram displaying differences or similarities. Students write ten similes related to the cells and parts of them.
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Human Skeletal System
Students trace the outline of one of their members and draw in the bones from the diagram. They make flashcards of the bones out of index cards. Once the drawings and flashcards are finished, they quiz each other in preparation for a game.
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Explosives
Students assume the role of police detectives and investigate chemical agents used to make explosives and suspected terrorists based on information provided. Students have a list of questions to lead their investigation and must produce...
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Elements And Atoms
Students investigate the concept of elements and atoms. They conduct research using a variety of resources and use the information in order to create a class presentation. The lesson includes specific dialogue and steps for the teacher...
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Worksheet for Identifying Types of Acids and Bases
In this acid and base learning exercise, students fill in a table with the type of acid or base and the symbol used in calculations. Types of acids and bases identified include strong acids, weak acids, strong bases, weak bases, Lewis...
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Identifying Types of Acids and Bases #2
In this acid and base worksheet, students fill in a table given acids and bases and identify the type of acid or base it is and the symbol used in calculations.
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The Great Plant Escape-Plant Parts
In this plant parts learning exercise, learners use provided links to compete questions about plant and their parts. Suggestions and links for additional resources are given.
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Connect the Species
Fourth graders, in pairs, explore energy transfer and species interrelationships by viewing slides on a microscope. hey explore phytoplankton (producers) and zooplankton (consumers)
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Simple Machines Internet Research
Young scholars identify six types of simple machines, then use the Internet for research.
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The Kapok (Ceiba) Tree
Learners explore the rainforest. They listen to The Great Kapok Tree and create a web using Inspiration software. They research kapok trees and create posters to make others aware of the plight of the rainforest. They role-play the...
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What Is The Matter?
Young scholars engage in a lesson about the scientific concept of matter. They use essential questions in order to guide the research process. Students engage in several class inquiries that are hands on in order to investigate the...
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Insect or Spider?
Students compare and contrast the difference between insects and spiders. After a brief class discussion, students complete an activity matching the body parts of an insect and the body parts of a spider. Worksheet with answer key is...
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Ingestion
In this ingestion activity, 9th graders fill in the blank about ingestion. Students relate the role of saliva, teeth, and the esophagus to their importance in ingestion.
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Chemistry 151 - Final Review
In this chemistry review worksheet, students give atomic symbols for given atoms, calculate moles, determine empirical formulas, and balance chemical equations. This worksheet has 1 drawing, 9 fill in the blank, and 12 word problems.
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Calculating Rates
In this rates worksheet, students determine the rate of production or consumption for given reactions. Students write chemical equations in complete ionic form or net-ionic form. This worksheet has 6 problems to solve.
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Acids and Bases in Water
In this acids and bases activity, students read about what happens when an acid or base is added to water. Students complete 6 short answer questions.
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Oxidation Numbers
In this oxidation numbers instructional activity, learners determine the oxidation number for given elements and draw Lewis Dot Diagrams. This instructional activity has 6 fill in the blank and 11 short answer questions.
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Oxidation Numbers
In this oxidation numbers worksheet, students compare metals and nonmetals, draw Lewis Dot Diagrams, and determine the oxidation number for the given elements. This worksheet has 1 multiple choice, 5 short answer, and 12 fill in the...
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Acid and Base Worksheet
In this acids and bases learning exercise, students apply the Bronsted-Lowry theory of acids and bases to write the products for the given acid-base reactions. This learning exercise has 7 problems to solve.
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Slurrp
In this agriculture worksheet, students find the facts needed to construct a website focused around giving information about products that are made from corn.
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Density, Iron, and Anemia
Young scholars explain what factors determine density. In this physics lesson, students hypothesize which objects are less dense. They cite the importance of density in everyday life.
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What Kind of Insect is That?
Fifth graders characterize insects and classify insects according to the Linnaean system. They use hand lenses or microscopes to examine insect body parts.
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pH of Household Products
Tenth graders are provided with a piece of paper such as index, art, construction, or computer coating it with a universal indicator. They use cotton swabs HCl and NaOH to draw a picture repeating the same process using lemon juice and...