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Precipitates and Black Smokers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss how hydrothermal fluid is different from seawater and what happens to it as it passes through the oceanic crust. They observe and manipulate calcuim chloride and baking soda to comprehend how precipates form.
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Splitting the Atom

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use the Internet to research the history of the splitting of the atom. They use that research to prepare a presentation on an aspect of that topic. A map is generated to record findings and results.
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You, Me and UV

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the validity of claims of UV protection. Students research UV rays and the cancer danger presented by these rays. Working in groups, they perform tests on sunglass and sunscreen products to determine if their claim of UV...
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Radial Balance in the Giant Kites of Guatemala

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students view images of the giant kites of Guatemala. They discuss the designes. Using the last image as a model, students create a radially balanced design with some variety within a motif. They write a short paragraph describing a...
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Energy for Free: Perpetual Motion Machines

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars observe the "drinking bird" perpetual motion machine and critically examine the designs of other so-called perpetual motion machines. They use this experience to create their own definition of conservation of energy.
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The Effects of Temperature on Solids

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Learners explore the effects that extreme temperatures have on the material properties of solids. They investigate the properties of a material whose state depends on extreme temperatures and witness how it interacts with room...
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Examples for Socratic Questioning: Climate And Solar Radiation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the various controls on the amount of solar radiation received at different parts of the Earth's surface by participating in a whole class discussion. They respond to prompts that lead them to conclusions about ...
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Scientific Images & Animations

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students view a variety of scientific images and animations. They explore the world of science and visual art. Students enrich their knowledge through animation examinations of thoughts and feelings and awesome color rainbows of...
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Rhythm Compositions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the concepts that focuses upon the musical rhythms. They conduct class discussion and use questions in order to clear up any misconceptions. Students create art compositions that illustrate rhythm and then...
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Is It Hot in the Light?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders make observations about the temperature of items in direct sunlight. In groups, they discuss why asphalt, brick and cement are warmer than items surrounding them. To end the lesson, they examine how heat transfers energy...
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Sea Surface Temperature Trends of the Gulf Stream

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the importance of the Gulf Stream. Using a NASA satellite images, they examine the sea surface temperature. Students collect the temperature at various locations and times. Using spreadsheet technology, they graph the...
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No Title

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore and analyze various Roman artifacts to assess how they survived over time, their organic materials, categories and images. They evaluate Roman, silver, and bronze coinage for their emperor's titles and depict mythical...
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Sea Ice Research

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students study sea ice and its importance in climate and climate change. They discuss sea ice as a presence of a food source for marine animals in the arctic and complete a lab activity. After completing the lab, they watch a video...
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Which Colors Absorb the Most Energy?

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Young scholars measure the temperatures over time of different colored envelopes in order to explore the different rates at which each color absorbs energy from a heat lamp. They record their data and graph their results.
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Wavelength And Resolution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students perform a simulation of the workings of an electron microscope to discover that the resolution will need to improved to detect objects in the nano-scale. They use wooden dowels as detectors to determine the shape of objects in...
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Particle Theory of Matter

For Students 6th - 9th
In this science word search worksheet, learners identify and locate words in a puzzle that relate to particle theory of matter. There are 24 words to locate in the puzzle and spell correctly.
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Burns

For Students 6th - 8th
In this health activity, students find the words that are found in the puzzle related to burns and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Using Land

For Students 7th - 12th
In this land usage worksheet, students read about farmers in Bolivia are using a system called raised-bed agriculture to feed its people. Students complete 2 short answer questions based on what they read.
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Electrons and Atoms

For Students Higher Ed
In this atoms worksheet, students determine the velocity, wavelength, power, and frequency of given atoms. Student describe wave-particle duality and give the principle and angular quantum numbers for given orbitals. This worksheet has...
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Jupiter - King of the Planets

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Jupiter worksheet, students read a passage about the environment and atmosphere of Jupiter. Students then answer several multiple choice questions about the passage.
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Match Words: Toxins

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this toxin matching activity, students draw a line from a toxin to a picture that shows where it might be found in a home. Students then match 5 words [toxins] to their descriptions.
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Gamma Ray Bursts

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study an article on Gamma Rays.  In this investigative instructional activity students study the energy and wavelengths of gamma rays and the theories behind them. 
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Exploring Magnetism

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study magnetism.  In this solar wind lesson students complete several activities on space and weather.
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Environment Vocabulary and Definitions

For Students 4th - 5th
In this environment worksheet, students are given a list of vocabulary words related to the environment and their definitions. Worksheet has no associated activities.

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