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Solving Energy Problems
Here's your chance to save the world. The eighth lesson in a 25-part Energy Systems and Solutions unit has young scientists come up with ideas for individual or group projects. They identify ways to solve the energy crisis. Hope they...
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Logic Problems: Using a Matrix
In this logic worksheet, students are given 2 matrices to help them solve problems using logic. Students are given clues that they use to complete the matrix in order to find the answer.
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Problem Solving
Need a activity? Problem solved. Scholars learn about the problem-solving process in the sixth installment of a 25-part Energy Systems and Solutions unit. The particular process in question is the Technological Method of Problem Solving.
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Improving Deductive Reasoning Skills
Students develop a strategy list for problem solving by working with different types of problems. They recognize problems that may be solved using deductive reasoning and solve deductive reasoning problems.
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Summer Machines Activity: How Can We Move This Box of Blocks?
Students discover there's more than one way to move a heavy load. In this problem solving instructional activity, students use observation and problem-solving skills as they experiment with simple machines in order to transport loads.
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Basic Exercises in Logic
In this logic worksheet, students are taught about the use of syllogisms to solve problems. They use diagrams to visually show the relationships between objects. They complete two given syllogisms and answer questions about their results.
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Wind Logic Puzzles
Students listen to books on wind energy for background knowledge. In this wind logic puzzle, students use knowledge of wind energy and critical thinking skills to complete logic puzzles. Students may work in groups or individually as...
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Forensics: Get a Clue
Although the methods are all scientific, forensic science was started by police officers rather than scientists, who relied on observation and common sense. Young detectives use many tools to solve crimes around the school in a...
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Electromechanical Relay Logic
In this physics worksheet, students solve and write short answers on 19 questions about electromechanical relay logic. They interpret schematic diagrams and answer questions about it.
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Basic Logic Gate Troubleshooting
In this physics worksheet, students analyze and solve gate circuit problems. They solve and write short answers to 22 questions on circuits.
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Island Biogeography and Evolution: Solving a Phylogenetic Puzzle With Molecular Genetics
Learners engage in solving a logic problem based on real organisms and real data. They develop phylogenies for seven related populations of lizards living on the Canary Islands.
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Digital Logic Signals
In this electronics activity, students interpret schematic diagrams and analyze circuit components to answer 9 short answer and problem solving questions.
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Outdoor Activities/Problem Solving: Nature Scavenger Hunt
Students act as young explorers on this scavenger hunt. In this early childhood lesson plan, students build problem-solving and visual discrimination skills as they search outdoors to find matching nature items.
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Boolean Algebra and its Application to Problem Solving and Logic Circuits
Introduce learners to the concept of Boolean Algebra. In groups, they are given real life situations in statements and make conclusions. They will use the statements to form compound statements. To end the lesson, they use the compound...
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Acids and Salts
How well do your young chemists know their acid-base reactions? Reinforce neutralization reaction and problem-solving skills with a challenging interactive. Learners examine the reactants, then predict the outcome in a series of...
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Improving Deductive Reasoning Skills
Students recognize problems that may be solved using deductive reasoning, and develop aids to help them in solving these problems. They produce their own deductive reasoning puzzles for other students to solve.
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Summer Activities: Super Sand & Water!
Students use funnels and create tunnels. In this early childhood lesson plan, students begin to understand science and math concepts such as flow, force, gravity, and volume and develop skills in areas such as problem solving and...
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Nutty for Nutrition
Students create a PowerPoint presentation detailing daily intake of nutrients. In this nutty for nutrition instructional activity, groups of students conduct Internet research to determine what type of nutrients should be consumed on a...
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Using Logic
In this using logic worksheet, students are given a variety of methods used to solve problems based on logic. They read about cause and effect relationships and finding solutions to problems. They are given three problems to solve using...
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What Can the Wind Blow?
Students observe math and science concepts no matter which way the wind blows. In this early childhood problem solving instructional activity, students will develop science, math, and observation skills as they learn about the wind.
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Acids and Alkalis
Is your acid-base chemistry lesson plan a little ho-hum? Spice things up with puzzles! Young chemists manipulate facts about acids and bases to solve a series of interactive puzzles. The activity combines content knowledge and...
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Mass Concentration of Solutions
Ready to teach your class about molar mass and solution concentration? Make time for an interactive resource that will challenge their reasoning and problem-solving skills. Science scholars calculate the molarity of several solutions...
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Island Biogeography and Evolution
Students use this activity as a logic problem that is based on real organisms and real data. The problem is to develop phylogenies for seven related populations of lizards living on the Canary Islands. Three phylogenetic charts are...
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Balls & Hoops : Fun with Balls and Tubes
Students race to keep these balls rolling. In this early childhood physical education instructional activity, students experiment with cause and effect as they work with different heights of cardboard tubes.