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Math: Symmetry and Similarity

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students describe the differences between congruence and similarity. After explaining the motions that indicate congruency of two shapes, they complete worksheets to draw lines of symmetry and similar shapes. With straws and twist...
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As a Matter of Fact

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students rotate through various hands-on experiment stations to explore the concept and properties of different types of matter. They compare some properties of solids, liquids and gases and describe how matter changes from one state to...
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Watching Crystals Grow

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students observe crystal growth of Epsom salts and the variables that hinder or help their nucleation and growth. They illustrate a series of drawings/pictures as the crystals grow. They look for the different shapes they form as well...
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Troublesome Towers

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students observe solids and identify parts that make up the surface area. In this geometry lesson, students calculate the surface are of solids and cones. They find polygons and solids in the real world.
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Motion in Fluids

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

For Students 9th - 11th
In this matter and change worksheet, students answer 24 questions on topics such as elements, compounds, mixtures and chemical reactions. Students answer questions about the properties of matter such as their physical state and shape. In...
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Definition of Science Terms

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this water vocabulary worksheet, learners read and learn 12 words that pertain to water and the water cycle. Each word and definition is printed on a separate page in a snowflake shape.
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Measuring and Predicting Capacity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars investigate geometric shapes through volume and dimensions. In this geometry instructional activity, students measure, weigh, and calculate sizes and volume based on estimation and calculation. They review important...
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Physical Changes and States of Matter- Two

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore the concept of evaporation as they observe how the water level changes in a cup that is left out. Working in groups they observe physical changes in a group of everyday items. They record the changes in shape, size,...
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Surface Area of Rectagular Prisms

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate the area of polygons. In this geometry lesson, 6th graders calculate area of prisms using geometric formulas. They work with prisms and other rectangular shapes.
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Volume, Surface Area for Rectangular & Triangular Prisms

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the concept of rectangular and triangular prisms. In this rectangular and triangular prism lesson, 7th graders identify various prisms as triangular or rectangular. Students discuss the various shapes of bases...
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Go Glacier Go!

For Teachers K - 4th
Students create a model of a glacier and observe how it moves. In this landforms instructional activity, students learn what a glacier is, build a model glacier and observe how it moves in a manner that more closely resembles a liquid...
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Density Discoveries

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students participate in Density Discoveries, which is a hands-on learning opportunity for students to find the mass, volume, and density of solid matter.
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Describing the Physical World

For Students 6th - 12th
In this physical world worksheet, students review concepts relating to the chemical and physical properties of matter, density of matter, and if matter is a solid, liquid, or gas. This worksheet has 9 terms in a word puzzle, 4 true or...
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Bubbles Everywhere!

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders use concrete and graphic models to derive formulas for finding perimeter, area, surface area, circumference, and volume of two- and three-dimensional shapes. This activity is a fun way to practice measurement and circle...
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Water 1: Water and Ice

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore forms that water can take. In this science instructional activity, students participate in hands-on activities that require them to change water to a solid and back to a liquid again.
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Euler Characteristic

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars identify the different properties of Euler's Characteristics. In this geometry lesson, students identify the shape and surface a polygon. They relate the concept of Euler to solving real world problems.
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Sketching Cylinders

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students create nets of cylinders. In this geometry lesson, students calculate the surface area of cylinders and other solids. They show their understanding of three-dimensional shapes by solving problems.
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Bridge Collapse

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students read about and view a real bridge that collapsed. They examine the fundamentals of building a solid and safe bridge and then construct their own bridge model using rolled newspaper and tape.
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Line and Double Line Graphs: Reteach

For Students 5th - 6th
In this graphing worksheet, students review the five steps for making a double line graph to display data. Students then use the graph they made following the shapes to answer the three questions.
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Classifying Transformations

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Pupils analyze different polygons by shapes and sides. For this geometry lesson, students differentiate between similar and congruent polygons. They name the different polygons based on the number of sides.
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Pennies, Pennies and More Pennies

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
Learners determine the number of pennies needed to fill a room.  In this pennies lesson plan, students work in groups to determine the number of pennies needed to fill a room.  They compute the probability of the head of a pin...
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Economic Data Lesson: Economic Policy Options

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Can you make decisions that will impact millions of people around the nation? Scholars research the role of the Federal Reserve, and its Chairman, on the economic outlook of the country. They analyze current trends in unemployment,...
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Volume of a Stair-Step

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders calculate the volume of a stair-step. In this volume activity, 6th graders apply their knowledge of the formula for finding volume. They practice their use of math language since this activity is presented in a Japanese...

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