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Weather and Wind

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students study wind and its effect on weather.  In this investigative lesson students write a report on wind and weather and create a movement sequence. 
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Demonstration of Factors Affecting Soil Temperature

For Teachers 1st - 7th
Students examine the influences of water and mulch on soil temperature.  In this investigative activity students complete a soil experiment. 
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Four Seasons

For Teachers K
Students investigate the four seasons in a year. For this seasons lesson, students explore the weather during each season.  Students illustrate each season with pictures.
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Temperature and Pressure

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils conduct an experiment to determine the relationship between pressure and temperature. In this physical science lesson, students collect data and graph them. They compare the results of Celsius and Fahrenheit data sheets.
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How Temperature Affects Density

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the effects of temperature and density in ocean currents. In this density instructional activity, students explain how coastal climates are impacted by ocean currents. They investigate how the ocean currents are affected...
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Lesson tow

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students study the ocean and its characteristics.  In this oceans lesson students complete a lab activity and are able to predict temperature of certain depths. 
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El Niño and it's Impact on the World

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners explore the causes of El Niño. In this series of earth science lesson, students research the consequences of this weather phenomenon. They recommend ways to prepare for this disaster.
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Where's the Oxygen?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study seawater and how temperature and salinity influence it.  In this oxygen lesson students complete a lab activity on dissolved oxygen. 
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Temperature, Length, Speed

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this temperature, length, and speed worksheet, students find the temperature, length, and speed on the measurement tools given. Students complete 3 problems.
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Stellar Observations

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders study the uses of spectroscopy and the operation of the Hubble space telescope.  In this astronomy lesson students complete a lab activity that includes graphing star color and temperature.
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Isolines on a Weather Map

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore weather by analyzing maps. For this temperature lesson, 9th graders view black and white weather maps of locations in which the weather changes often. Students identify the isolines used on the maps and utilize the...
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Exploring Big Bang Evidence

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders study the Big Bang theory.  In this big bang theory activity students research the Internet and complete several activities and create a presentation.
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Modeling the Process of Mining Silicon Through a Single Displacement/Redox Reaction

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners study silicon and where it comes from.  In this solar mining lesson students complete an Internet search of mining and a lab activity. 
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Take the Energy Action Challenge

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners take an energy challenge and implement it in their lives.  For this energy conservation lesson students read a handout and complete an energy activity. 
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Using A Volunteer Acquired Database Constructed On The Internet, Examine the Relationship between Dissolved Oxygen and Water Temperature

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders access a database and open a spreadsheet.  For this oxygen and water temperature lesson students save the database, sort it and generate scatter plot graphs. 
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Average Temperature

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study temperature.  In this average temperature lesson students record temperature data, calculate and analyze average temperatures and construct a time line graph. 
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Where There's Smoke......

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use fundamental relationships between melting points, boiling points, solubility, temperature and pressure to develop explanations.  In this chemistry lesson students complete an activity. 
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Mapping a Temperature Field

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners measure and graph temperatures. In this temperature field lesson students use a map to measure and plot field values and construct isolines and interpret the results.
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Will it Stretch?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore elasticity and describe the effects of temperature changes on physical properties.  In this rubber band stretch lesson students complete an experimental activity and show their results. 
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So, What's it Doing Today?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils describe short-term variations in oceanographic parameters in the Gulf Stream.  In this ocean habitats activity students use satellite imagery to obtain information in the Gulf Stream. 
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Hot, Cold, Fresh and Salty

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students observe the effects of layering water and what is more or less saline than normal. In this geoscience lesson students create saline solutions, layer them and observe how the water becomes different temperatures in different layers.
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Using Data Loggers

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this weather data activity, learners use this activity to record data about temperature, wind speed, and more. Students complete 18 spaces on the chart.
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Heat: Mini Unit

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students experiment with heat. In this physical science lesson, students engage in hands-on activities to develop concepts related to heat. Students offer explanations for their observations using given vocabulary.
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Field Trip to test Water Quality

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Pupils examine water quality indicators,test water quality and record their results.  In this water quality lesson students complete a water testing lab and complete a lab report.