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Alka-Seltzer Cannons

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine how to conduct a reliable scientific experiment so that the results are valid. They compare and contrast the reaction of Alka-Seltzer tables, one whole and one crushed, and time how long each takes to pop the top...
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The"Dirt" on Soil

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars examine the three different types of soil and their physical properties.  In this soil lesson plan students design and implement a model of a water treatment plant. 
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Investigation Xylem

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate how water travels up the stem of vascular plants by using food coloring to stain the xylem of a number of different plants. They know the function of leaves, stems, and root at the end of the experiment.
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Ocean Temperatures

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students list data collected by marine buoys and the different kinds of moored buoys. They describe how data is transmitted worldwide. They explain the difference between near shore and offshore air and water temperatures.
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Beach Erosion Investigation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners determine the effects of gentle and strong waves on beach erosion. They use a stream table to simulate a beach and sketch the beach profile after simulated waves of different sizes.
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Chemistry: The Case of the Sunken Ice Cube

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine a density demonstration involving ice cubes and beakers of water and alcohol. After observing how one ice cube floats in water and sinks in alcohol, they determine which mixture of the two would suspend the ice cube in...
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Melting Ice

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students observe the melting of ice and explore the basic physical changes that occur. They gain information of how different substances change the rate of melting. Students discuss the properties of water and ice, the definition of...
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Personal Health Series-Food Safety

For Students 6th - 8th
In this food chain worksheet, students read about 2 flowcharts showing the route of an apple from an orchard to a lunch bag and of salmon from water to a dinner table. Students list the potential food risks at each stage of the flowchart...
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Plant Life In Action

For Students 4th - 5th
Int his plant worksheet, students folllow the given directions to create an experiment.  Students then answer 5 short answer questions and complete the given data table with results for two weeks.
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Lesson Six

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students investigate the importance of ocean resources and what humans need to do to maintain a healthy ocean.  In this oceans lesson students participate in an activity after viewing a PowerPoint presentation on the Earth's...
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Oceans

For Teachers 1st
First graders examine how the earth is covered with more water than land. They toss an inflatable globe around the classroom, and each time a student catches the ball with two fingers, they tally whether the fingers land on water or...
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Aquarium Crayon Resist

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students create a crayon resist drawing as a literature response. In this literature response and art lesson, students listen to the book, Rainbow Fish, noting all of the colorful fish. They use wax crayons to draw a picture of a fish...
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Acids and Bases

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study acid and bases and how they fall on the pH scale. In this solutions lesson students complete a lob activity using litmus then fill out a data table.
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Temperature School

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students observ the cooling and warming of room temperature, hot, and ice cold cans of water by measuring the change in temperature over time. They then attempt to develop explanations for the observations made and apply their findings...
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Electronegativity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the type of bonding between two atoms of elements given their electronegativity values. They study the trend of electronegativity across the periodic table in small groups.
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Static Electricity

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this static electricity worksheet, middle schoolers use balloons, flannel cloths, and a plastic bag to create static electricity. Students then fill out 3 tables and answer 3 short answer questions.
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Elements and Compounds

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the chemical and physical properties of a variety of elements in a lab setting. They organize the data they collect onto a spreadsheet and then choose one element from the periodic table to research. They...
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Classifying Matter

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders conduct investigations to explore matter. In this states of matter instructional activity, 2nd graders complete four activities to analyze the three states of matter. Students analyze the properties of solids, liquids, and...
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Create and Analyze Rectangular Patterns

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the concept of geometric patterns. In this geometric pattern lesson plan, students use Microsoft Excel to explore geometric patterns. Middle schoolers analyze growth rates of pattern growth. Students create...
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Making Sound All Around

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine how sound waves are effected by frequency and pitch. They conduct experiments using tuning forks, rubber bands, balloons, and water, and answer questions about the experiments.
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Review of the Scientific Method

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students review the Scientific Method with a hands-on activity. Working with a partner, they hypothesize the number of water drops that fit on the heads side of a penny. They collect data and share their results with the remainder of...
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Anhydrides, Acid Rain and Titrations

For Teachers Higher Ed
In this chemical compounds worksheet, students determine is compounds will act as acids or bases when added to water. Students compare basic, acidic, and amphoteric anhydrides. This worksheet has 15 fill in the blank, 2 short answer...
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Liters

For Students 2nd
In this liquid measurement learning exercise, 2nd graders find containers in their home and fill in a chart with the estimate and actual measurement that each one holds in liters. They choose whether a glue jar holds liters or...
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Bean Experiment

For Teachers K
Students place beans in plastic bags with water and observe changes.  In this germination lesson, students observe and record how many beans sprout each day. Students may also weigh beans, count beans or eat beans.

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