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Sunrise-Sunset

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Pupils gather data, make and share predictions about the time of sunrise ans sunset in their area. Patterns are analyzed and shared with students from other areas.
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Add and Subtract with Hudson River shipping

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Rivers aren't just a place for animals to live, they also provide industrial transportation. The class will examine the Hudson River on a map, discuss all the commercial vessels that use the River to transport materials, then complete a...
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Countdown Challenge: Similarity

For Students 7th - 8th
In this similarity worksheet, students use similar rectangles to find the length of a diagonal. They use symbols and write paragraphs to explain the problem. This one-page worksheet contains one similar problem with 13 related questions.
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Vocab-u-lous! Build a Fabulous Vocab: Words Beginning with S

For Students 10th - 11th
In this vocabulary worksheet, students select the best word to complete the sentence. They are challenged by the difficult words that all begin with "s."
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Linear Relationship

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use a graphing calculator to examine the association between the data points and equation of a linear relationship. They write equations in slope- intercept form. Answer key included.
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World War One Newscast

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers complete research on the causes, battles, weapons, leaders and results of World War One and use the information to create Newscasts of the topics. These newscasts are then presented to the class.
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Giant Mystery

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders determine the relationship between hand size and body size using centimeters as the unit of measure, They use the relationship to find the size of a hypothetical giant. They graph the measurements using a spreadsheet program.
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Learning to Make Line Graphs

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students analyze data and create a line graph. In this graphing lesson, students explore data from a previous experiment and plot the information on a line graph. Students analyze their findings.
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Linear Relationships - Standard Form

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use a graphing calculator to examine the association between the data points and equation of a linear relationship. They write equations in standard form and then graph the equations using the slop-intercept form. Answer Key...
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Which Method Will You Choose? Finding Solutions to Systems of Equations.

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate systems of linear equations.  For this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders determine which method is the best for solving a systems:  graphing, substitution, or elimination.  Students choose...
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Equations Lesson Plan

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders play "What's my Rule" beginning with simple equations and working towards harder problems as student's gain confidence. They evaluate the equations by graphing them. Students identify the slope and y intercepts of the...
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Interactive Notes-"Electricity"

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore electricity.  In this interactive electricity lesson, students create static electricity with balloons, observe the rate at which ice melts to identify conductors and insulators, and create a static charge. ...
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Polyhedra

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars analyze convex polyhedra through hands on methods. In this geometrical shapes lesson, students construct paper models of convex polyhedra and identify the different properties including the number of sides, faces and edges.
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The Behavior of Ants

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use the steps of the Scientific Method to develop and test their own ideas through experimentation with ants.
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Matching Games, Trees and Animals

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students identify and define new words as they are introduced to specific trees, leaves, animals and animal habitats, engage in literacy-related play by playing games that focus on animals and trees mentioned in book, A Tree for Me, and...
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Kindergarten: Geometry in Our World (Centers)

For Teachers K
Students identify attributes in real-life objects and models of solids and connect these attributes to characteristics of shapes such as circles, triangles, squares, and other rectangles. They discuss the ability of the object to roll,...
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Perception and the Brain

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students experience how the brain adapts over time to changes in what they perceive. In this human perception lesson, students wear special prism goggles that initially disorient the user. Over time, the student is able to adjust to the...
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Rocket Angles

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders create rockets that be launched at varying angles to determine which angle is best to launch at for the longest distance.
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Forces and Graphing

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners analyze graphs to determine relationships between variables and rates of change. They determine the basic concepts about static reaction forces. They determine the slope and equation of a line.
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The Big Bang Theory

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students will use scientific reasoning to formulate ideas about the formation of the universe using the Big Bang Theory. The use of critical thinking skills is part of the activity and the foundation of the scientific method will serve...
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Modeling the Big Bang and the Formation of the Universe

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders conduct an experiment to understand the Big Bang Theory.  In this Big Bang Theory lesson, 6th graders will observe a balloon with confetti popping to emulate and analyze information related tot he Big Bang theory....
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STRAINING FOR SOUND

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders use a laser along with computer microphone probeware and the appropriate software, 6th graders determine the speed of rotating objects.An audio amplifier is connected to a solar cell to change the laser light signal into a...
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Spill the Beans

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students explore the meaning of a fact family. In this Math lesson, students work in small groups to create their own fact family based on color of beans.  The beans are colored and represent a given value. Students discover the...
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Medical Consultation Role Play

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners, with an emphasis on problem solving, students given a patient with some background information and symptoms. It is up to a pair of learners to diagnose their patient and then inform the relatives of the patient about the...