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Curated OER

Space, the Final Frontier...

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Young scholars study a common theory on how the solar system was formed and examine the relative scale of the size and distances among the bodies of the Solar System.
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Lesson Plan
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Legends and Fables

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders identify and discuss the differences between legends and fables. They define fable and legend, then as a class take turns reading our books. Students select two of the stories, and complete a Venn diagram, comparing one...
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Lesson Plan
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Solar and Lunar Eclipses

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine eclipses. In this eclipse lesson, students investigate solar and lunar eclipses. Students complete a WebQuest and write a descriptive summary of eclipses. Lesson references a WebQuest, but does not include a link.
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Worksheet
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Ocean Vocabulary

For Students 4th - 5th
In this vocabulary worksheet, learners match words related to the ocean to their definitions. Worksheet is labeled as a quiz, but may be used as review/practice.
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Lesson Plan
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The Next Logical Step in Astronomy

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students research future astronomy endeavors and how the exploration with contribute to astronomy and humanity. In this astronomy lesson plan, students research, present, and debate the topics as a class.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Intermediate Matching – Types of Books

For Students 5th - 6th
In this book genre worksheet, students draw a line from the book type words to their definitions. They match nine words, which include dictionary, cookbook, encyclopedia, and fiction, with the definition that best describes it.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Explorit's SEASHORE Quiz

For Students 4th - 7th
For this online interactive seashore quiz worksheet, students respond to 5 multiple choice questions. Students may check their answers for accuracy.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Process Skills Review: Observation, Inference, and Predictions

For Students 4th - 6th
A simple worksheet asks science learners to define five terms and identify five statements as predictions, observations, or inferences. This would be a supportive assignment when introducing elementary-levle scientist to inquiry practices.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Annabel Lee

For Students 2nd - 5th
For this poems worksheet, students read a poem about Annabel Lee and complete multiple choice questions and a word search. Students complete 2 activities.
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Gravity

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the characteristics of gravity. They discuss gravity on Earth and then use cereal boxes to research and compare the weight of objects on Earth to the weight of those objects on other planets.
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Lesson Plan
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Trees!

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students are introduced to the parts of trees through discussion and participation in learning centers with hands on activities that focus on each part.
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Lesson Plan
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"The Bridge"

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students read poem, "The Bridge," by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, discuss how they are connected to other human beings, both past and present, and create time capsules including their favorite memorabilia.
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Worksheet
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How Often?

For Students 4th - 5th
In this social studies worksheet, students answer 24 questions about a variety of social studies questions. Students are divided up into two teams and the first team to answer a question correctly gets a point.
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Unit Plan
Curated OER

Our Universe: Always Moving, Always Changing

For Teachers 3rd
Students explore the main concepts of astronomy through the eleven lessons of this unit. The past, present, and future methods of studying the science are examined in this unit.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Interest Survey

For Students 6th - 7th
In this science and social studies worksheet, students complete a survey about their interests. Students check each subject that they are interested in, such as killer whales, Thomas Edison, and magnets.
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Handout
Other

Moon Tides: How the Moon Affects Ocean Tides

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the different kinds of tides, high and low tides, lunar tide facts, questions people have asked about tides, and causes of tides.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Tides Study Guide

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about the different types of tides and the Moon's effect on Earth's tides. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
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Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: The Moon Lunar Cycle and Tides

For Students 9th - 10th
Given models and illustrations, students will identify, demonstrate, and predict the sequence of events in the lunar cycle and relate the position of the moon and sun to their effect on ocean tides.
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: The Moon

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive tutorial students will explore what it is like on the Moon. Learn why the shape of the Moon seem to change and also about lunar eclipses. Discover why the tide changes twice a day and explore how the cycle of the Moon...
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Website
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Whoi: What Causes Tides?

For Students 9th - 10th
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute provides an in-depth but easy to read article on the role of the moon and the sun in respect to tides.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Tides

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Reveals tidal patterns and that tides are caused by the gravitational attraction of the Sun and Moon to Earth.
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Website
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Earth's Oceans Tides

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains what tides are and the difference between Proxigean Spring Tides, spring tides, and neap tides, and how these are formed. Graphic illustrations are provided.
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Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Antarctica Penguins: How Does the Moon Influence the Tide?

For Students 4th - 6th
This lesson explains how the moon affects tides on Earth and about the different types of tides.
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Unit Plan
Harvard University

Harvard University: Eyes on the Sky, Feet on the Ground: The Earth's Moon

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this online textbook, students explore the phases of the moon, the moon's orbit, the origin of the moon, and the tides. Includes numerous inquiry-based activities.

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