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Science Writing
In this science writing learning exercise, students read about the details used in science writing such as facts, observations and conclusions. They answer 5 questions about paragraphs they read and they identify the differences between...
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Superballs
Young scholars mix two different solutions to become more familiar with molecules and polymers. For this chemistry lesson, students decide whether or not the reaction between two solutions is chemical or physical. Young scholars then...
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Using Your Senses
In this senses worksheet, students answer two questions about observations using the senses. Students then give reasons why each sense may not give them all the information they need when making observations.
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Rotting Fruit Observations
In this rotting fruit worksheet, students draw a diagram showing the changes in their piece of rotting fruit. They identify new observations that were not present during their last observation.
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Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? Lesson Plan
Students use technology and listening skills to explore the sounds of their environment. In this environment observation lesson, students read Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? in order to identify the sounds in the story; these...
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Summer Safety Activity: Playing with Environmental Print
Students look at the words, symbols, and signs that surround them. In this early childhood lesson plan, students use observational skills as they note the abundance of letters and signs in their world, then apply this awareness to block...
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Comparing Seeds
Students explore the process of growing plants from seeds. In this hands-on science experiment, students observe different seeds (store bought vs. those directly from food items) and predict growing patterns.
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Parts of Lab Report Review Sheet
In this lab report instructional activity, students answer ten questions by filling in a blank with the appropriate letter that corresponds to the part of the lab. Students determine where data goes, where observations go, where answers...
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Copycats
Learners practice making prints of their own unique designs. In this printmaking lesson plan, students create a design with paint on Styrofoam plates. They press their painted picture on paper to create a duplicate print. They then...
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Nature: Planting Terrariums
Students observe and experiment using a terrarium. In this scientific lesson plan, students build a nature terrarium. Students then observe their terrarium over a period of time to discover what makes the plants grow. A science...
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African Art: Ntan Drum
Students study African history, anthropology and culture using the lens of the art object, Ntan Drum. Lesson and instruction is differentiated for elementary, middle and high school students.
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Thinking Like a Scientist
In this scientific method activity, students fill in 10 blanks with terms related to the scientific method. Then they determine if 3 sentences are true or false and they match 6 terms with their definitions.
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A Penny Saved is a Penny Heard
In this pennies worksheet, students compare pennies collected to determine the change in sounds of a penny starting from the 1960s. Students record their data in a chart.
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What is Science?
In this scientific observations worksheet, students study an illustration and then complete 5 short answer questions about what they observe happening in the picture.
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Scientific Problem Solving
In this problem solving worksheet, students will put the 7 steps to problem solving in a logical order. Then students will design a hypothetical study comparing a person's weight on Earth with his weight on Mars and complete 3 short...
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Add & Subtract with Hudson River Shipping
In this shipping on the Hudson River worksheet, learners record information about types of vessels seen on the Hudson River and respond to the questions that follow about each. Then they identify the Alice Oldendorff which carries road...
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Apple Observation
In this apple observation instructional activity, students identify with the importance of observations and respond to the questions that follow the activity. They describe the image they see when they think of a red apple, including its...
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Simply Sediments
In this earth science worksheet, students use a plastic bottle and sediments from their community to create a sediment bottle. They identify what types of sediments they locate. Students also identify which ones float and which ones move...
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Survival of the Spiniest
In this earth science activity, students identify and discover the amazing ways that desert plants adapt to harsh habitats. They use discussion and drawing to explore their existing knowledge about deserts. Then, students respond to 15...
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Moon Observation Chart
In this space science worksheet, middle schoolers find the phases of the moon for each day throughout the days of the month. The information is recorded on the calendar.
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Storybuilding Games
Students are encouraged to use their powers of observatios to create a tale. They play the storytelling Circle Game. Students allow the youngest player to pick out four things they can see outside the window. They start the game once...
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Flying The Friendly Skies
Students investigate the science of flight while creating their own gliders and test them with the lift supplied by wind in the outdoors. They create a chart to make observations of the flight patterns of different gliders taking note of...
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Solids and Water
Students investigate mixtures made of water and familiar solid materials. They observe and discuss the changes that occur immediately and set the mixtures aside for a day. Finally, students observe the mixtures, note changes, and graph...
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Types of Matter
Young scholars analyze different types of matter according to its general and specific properties. They design an experiment to classify matter. Students are shown cornflakes and raisins. They are asked what type of substance is each...