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Biomes
In this biomes worksheet, students review the characteristics of aquatic biomes and terrestrial biomes. This worksheet has 12 fill in the blank, 6 multiple choice, and 4 short answer questions.
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Surfing
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a one paragraph text about surfing. Students answer one multiple choice question.
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Production Possibilities & Opportunity Cost
For this economics worksheet, 12th graders respond to 15 multiple choice questions about production possiblities and opportunity costs.
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Ocean Life
Young scholars identify marine mammals according to specific characteristics. Students read about marine mammals and list their characteristics. Next, young scholars play a Whale and Otter game on the playground to simulate whales...
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Estuarine Currents
Students experiment observing a demonstration on models of density-driven currents which are typically found in an estuarine system of water flow. They compare/contrast water temperature and salinity to the formations of estuarine currents.
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Living at the Seashore
Learners examine how the proximity of all areas of Japan to the ocean influences lifestyles and determines occupations for the people. This lesson includes lesson extensions and a concept list.
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Marconi and the Radio: Reading Comprehension
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a selection, then complete 7 multiple choice questions. Students may click on an answer button for immediate feedback. Worksheet is labeled ESL, but is not exclusive.
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Creatures That Glow In The Night
Learners investigate the different bioluminescent organisms. They use microscopes in order to make observations and draw what is seen. Students demonstrate they have studies the differences between the process of photosynthesis and...
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Important Rivers of the World
Third graders become familiar with names of the different parts of a river, define and locate drainage basins, locate six of the continents and explore the major rivers on each one, conduct research on a river of their choice.
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Earthquakes: Movement of the Earth's Crust
Readers use context to determine the meaning of words found in a short article about earthquakes and the movement of the earth's crust.
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Regolith Formation
Middle schoolers explain the difference between regolith formation on Earth and the Moon. In this space science instructional activity, students model the different factors affecting regolith formation on Earth. They identify the...
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Using Electricity on the Job
Learners explore electricity, discussing its importance and researching different ways in which electricity can be generated. Groups present their findings to the class and then create publicity materials which promote and educate about...
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Earthquake Crossword Puzzle
In this earthquake crossword worksheet, students read ten clues and determine which word in the word box best matches. Students fit their answers in a crossword puzzle.
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Long Rope Jumping
Learners participate in long rope jumping. In this physical education lesson, students use four cones and a long rope to complete several activities. One learners has the role of a "turner" and their partner is the "jumper." Each...
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Regolith Formation
Students study what regolith is and how it contrasts with weathering on Earth. For this weathering lesson students divide into groups, hypothesize and confirm their guesses.
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Effect of Technology on the Environment
There's no doubt that one of the most consistent dangers to our environment is the risks associated with the extraction and shipment of oil. This lesson focuses on oil spills - how they happen, the effects they have on the environment,...
American Museum of Natural History
Earthquakes Tremors From Below
Earthquakes are really no one's fault. A thorough lesson explains the different types of earthquakes how they happen. Learners interact with the online lesson to simulate earthquakes and examine their results. The lesson is appropriate...
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Phytoplankton in the Gulf of Maine
Students use satellite data to see the correlation between sea temperature and sunlight in the Gulf of Maine. In this phytoplankton lesson students use Excel to analyze data.
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Metaphor Meanings
Help your young writers decipher the literal meanings of metaphors. After reading several metaphors, learners write the real meanings that the phrases are describing. Use this resource in a figurative language lesson, or when preparing...
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Using Similes
Your class will find using similes as easy as pie after completing this figurative language exercise. Provided with a list of incomplete similes, young writers must use their creativity to fill in the blanks with nouns that accurately...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Clap Your Hands (Cauley)
Lorinda Cauley's book Clap Your Hands is a fun way to expand budding readers' vocabulary in context (although you could use any book for this strategy). To prepare kids, introduce the following terms before reading: dare, flap, frown,...
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Out of Sight Missing Addends
Students explore solving missing addend problems. Using manipulatives, students solve addition problems. They create a picnic basket-shaped math journal and write a summary of their activities. Students write number sentence that match...
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Three Methods of Heat Transfer
Pupils participate in a variety of experiments designed to illustrate types of heat transfer including conduction, convection and radiation. They complete worksheets as an assessment of the experiments.
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Energy Resources Scavenger Hunt
In this environment worksheet, students complete each of the statements with its correct energy resource. They identify and name various types of plants and rocks. Students also identify and explain how fertilizer works and how it can be...