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Nature

Structural Hazards

For Teachers 9th - 12th
The scientific explanation of seismic waves is detailed in the introduction. A fictional scenario is also provided for your class to discuss. Pictures and handouts that are meant to be included, however, they are not accessible....
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Curated OER

What is the Rock Cycle and Its Processes?

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Geology beginners examine three different rock samples and determine their origin by their characteristics. By making and recording observations, they become familiar with features of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rock types....
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Curated OER

Friction In Our Lives

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore friction. They examine the effects of friction in the movement of objects. Students discover how friction helps and hinders us in our daily lives. They answer questions and participate in activities to demonstrate...
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Curated OER

What is Earth Science?

For Students 5th - 9th
This learning exercise tests general knowledge of scientific fields with a focus on those involved in earth science. Learners fill in 9 blanks using the provided word bank of scientific fields. In addition, there are 2 questions...
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Vectors

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
High schoolers listen to a lecture and complete a number of problems as they go. There are a variety of examples given and they are guided through the problem solving steps for each of the real-world scenarios regarding the purpose of...
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Curated OER

Exploring Ecosystems

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Pupils examine the relationships between plants, animals, and the environment in ecosystems. They sort animal cards, collect natural materials from the schoolyard, and record an ecosystem web in the form of a poster.
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Curated OER

Antacid Tablet Race

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students complete experiments to determine how rocket fuel is affected by surface area and temperature. They compare the reaction rates of antacid tablets. They discuss their results to complete the lesson.
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Curated OER

Newtonian Mechanics

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students familiarize themselves, through teacher demonstration, with Gavendish's apparatus first used for experimentally determining the value of the Universal Gravitational Constant G, and calculate theoretical value of Earth's...
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Physics of Roller Coasters

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students study the physics used to design today's roller coasters.  In this engineering instructional activity students complete several activities including designing their own roller coaster. 
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Teach Engineering

Changing Fields

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Eddy currents, Faraday's Law and Lenz's Law provide the connection between train brakes and and MRI machines in a lesson that asks teachers to provided the material needed so the pupils can understand the properties of changing magnetic...
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Curated OER

Mass, Volume, and Weight

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore mass, volume, and weight. In this science and measurement lesson, students compare volume, mass, and weight after listening to the teacher's description of each. Students explore different scales and balances and...
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California Academy of Science

Energy: A Day in My Life

For Teachers 3rd - 12th Standards
If only we could harness the energy of fifth graders, our energy problems would be over! The class discusses where different forms of energy come from and how we use them. They complete a chart of the activities that they do daily that...
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Curated OER

Applied Science -Technology (6B) Pre Lab

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders discuss how simple machines overcome friction. In this simple machine lesson, 6th graders review the parts of a plane and how they make up for gravity and friction. They roll different objects down an inclined board...
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Curated OER

Fast Cars and Roll-Over

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students creat a ramp using cardboard and tape. They follow directions to perform an experiment to determine the degree of tilt needed to cause an empty milk carton to tip over. Students discuss their results in terms of center of gravity.
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Sciences Working Together

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research articles about science technology and society. For this science and technology lesson, students answer questions about an article they chose. They share what they learned with their peers.
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Work and More Work

For Students 9th - 10th
In this science worksheet, students classify 6 actions as positive work, negative work, or no work. Students also design their own experiment.
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Curated OER

Kinetic and Potential Energy

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this kinetic and potential energy learning exercise, learners read for information and evaluate comprehension. In this multiple choice and fill in the blanks learning exercise, students answer fifteen questions.
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Curated OER

Tubularastic Roller Coaster

For Teachers 3rd
Students observe the effect of gravity on objects. They use tubing and other materials to simulate a roller caster. Afterward, they create a journal to write their observations and summaries.
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Vectors

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students describe a complex path by the use of adding vectors. They comprehend the difference betwee scalar and vector quanitities. Students disucss the naviagation lab. They are explained the procedures for the lab. Students are...
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Curated OER

Vectors

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students describe a complex path by the use of adding vectors. They are explained the procedures and rules of the balloon car race. Students are remined that the summary and answers to the questions are due Monday. They are given the...
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Curated OER

Applied Science - Built Environment (6) Lab

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders look at toys in space. In this gravity lesson plan, 6th graders make predictions about what different toys will do with zero gravity. They watch a space video and see what happens to these toys in space.
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Curated OER

Simple Machines: The Wede & Lever

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students describe how wedge and lever makes work easier. In this physics lesson, students analyze experimental data by creating a graph to see the trends. They calculate the work done and mechanical advantage of these simple machines.
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Curated OER

Relationship between Potential and Kinetic Energy

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the relationship between potential energy and kinetic energy.  In this energy lesson plan, 5th graders examine objects and describe  potential and kinetic energy of the objects. Students complete two worksheets.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Energy and Work Amusement Park Style

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students distinguish between kinetic and potential energy. They recognize that energy can change from one form to other forms. They identify and describe several forms of energy.

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