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For Teachers 4th - 5th
Take your study of coordinates online! Groups of young scholars complete an online graphing introduction, plotting the points of virtual objects. A worksheet is included for extra practice.
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Using VNTR Analysis to Identify Guilt at a Crime Scene

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students collect DNA from cheek cells. They compare and contrast the processes of DNA replication and PCR. They discuss how this information can be used to determine guilt at crime scenes.
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Spring Fling

For Teachers K
Students take part in a number of activities that center around a spring theme. They draw the steps to show process of growing seeds.
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Marcy's Dots

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers identify the pattern changes that could occur in a series using pictures with dots. They use the patterns on the worksheets to have a context to describe pattern in words. Students look to find the linear, quadratic, or...
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Most Troublesome Exotic Invasive Plant Species Web Quest

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars participate in a Web Quest activity in which they identify common exotic invasive plant species of the Southern Appalachian Region. After identifying the top 10 exotic invasive species, they choose one to research in depth.
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Recursively Defined Sequesnces

For Students 10th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve a pattern or sequence using geometric and arithmetic formulas. There are 21 questions on 5 different sections.
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Geometric Series 2.3

For Students 9th - 11th
Students will determine if a series of numbers are geometric, arithmetic, or neither and determine the common ratio if appropriate. In this geometric units lesson, students given a geometric series, determine the general term, and the...
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Difference of Equations

For Students 11th - 12th
In this difference of equations worksheet, students solve and complete 49 various types of problems. First, they obtain the solution of any linear homogeneous second order difference equation. Then, students apply the method of solution...
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Evolution of Stars

For Students 7th - 9th
In this evolution of the stars worksheet, students are given 12 sentences and they choose from one of two terms to complete the sentences. They use a given diagram showing stars, their absolute magnitude and their spectral class.
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Trig Functions

For Students 11th - 12th
In this trig functions worksheet, students solve and complete 24 different types of problems. First, they find the limits for each trig function given. Then, students find xso that the given infinities series converges. They also find...
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Sedimentary Rocks

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this sedimentary rock worksheet, students answer 9 fill-in-the-blank questions and 8 matching questions regarding sedimentary rocks and their formation.
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Mutations and Genetic Change

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this genetic mutations learning exercise, students compare and contrast different types of mutations including point mutations, silent mutations, and frameshift mutations. This learning exercise has 5 matching, 4 fill in the blank,...
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Gene Action/Mutation Worksheet

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students define the following terms: mutation, mutagen and give examples of how they work. They also define and illustrate a point mutation. Students define and illustrate a frame shift mutation and name two types of frame shift...
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Classification of Organisms

For Students 5th - 10th
In this classification learning exercise, students solve 3 classification riddles, complete 6 true and false questions, complete 4 sequences, and solve a riddle about the classification of an animal.
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Science Lessons for Grade 7

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders construct a food chain based on pictures shown on the board. In this biology lesson plan, 7th graders describe the motion of particles as energy is changed. They explain how pH changes during neutralization.
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Science Lessons for Grade 8

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders identify the symptoms and causes of diabetes. In this biology instructional activity, 8th graders demonstrate how urine testing is used to diagnose illness. They explain why some metals are more reactive than others.
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Science Lessons for Grade 10

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders identify the parts and functions of the cell. In this series of science lessons, 10th graders investigate crystal formation in covalent compounds. They investigate the factors affecting reaction rates.
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Mexico: One Land, Many Cultures

For Teachers 1st
Students, through a variety of activities, discover the geography and culture of Mexico. They make maps, read folktales, write a journal, create pinatas and other artistic pieces, and review the history of Mexico.
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Through the Eyes of an Owl

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students describe vertebrates in terms of observable body parts and characteristics and describe life cycles of familiar organisms. They identify familiar organisms as part of a food chain or food web and describe their feeding...
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First Rhythmic Composition

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students apply fractions to counting rhythm in music. In this algebra lesson, students interrelate the concept of math into music as they fill out a chart identifying the names and symbols of music notes and their equivalent values in...
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"Me and My Family Tree"

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students explore genealogy by reading a family history book in class. In this family tree instructional activity, students read the story Me and My Family Tree by Joan Sweeney and discuss their own family history. Students identify what...
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Science Lessons for Grade 11

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore different activities in biology, physics and chemistry. In this science lesson, students examine chromosomes using a microscope and explain their significance in sustaining life on Earth. They investigate alkanes and...
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Hector's World - Lesson Plan - Interactive Episode - Computer Security: "Oops"

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine the need for strong passwords when working online. In this computer password lesson, students access an animated sequence at the given web site. They determine the need for computer passwords when working on shared...
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Squirrel Islands

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this adaptations worksheet, students read about 3 species that have changed over time to adapt to their environment. Students design a squirrel that has adapted to an island habitat that students are assigned. They describe the...