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Clip the Face

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover the moon's phases and the rarity of eclipses. In this lunar lesson, students view a video titled Spin Around the Solar System: A Moon Dance, which demonstrates the key differences between a lunar and solar eclipse....
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Follow the Falling Meteorite

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use triangulation method to locate meteorite landing site on the map. In this earth science lesson, students participate in a meteorite treasure hunt set up by the teacher. They explain how this method is used by scientists to...
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Halloween Math Lesson Plans

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Halloween math activities provide a perfect way to make this subject relevant and fun.
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Out of This World

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils are introduced to the solar system and its place in the universe. They begin to grasp the idea of very large numbers by estimating and computing how long it take the class to make a million x's.
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Star Wars Activity

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate radiant energy by completing discrepant events and identify various temperature changes through absorption and how radiant energy can be used for solar panels. They experiment with different color fabrics in order...
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Worksheet 16

For Students 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students compute the total distance traveled for a car moving in a straight line at 45 mph for 2 hours. Then they compute the distance for a car moving along a curved path at 45 mph for 2 hours.
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Changing Faces: A Study of Solar and Planetary Rotation Rates

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers determine rotation rates of a variety of solar system objects using images and the Internet.
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Scientific Notation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of expressing numbers in scientific notation. For this scientific notation lesson, students understand the importance of using scientific notation by finding real world examples where scientific notation is...
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Gravity - The Glue of the Universe

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Students explore physics by conducting a class experiment. In this gravitational force instructional activity, students define several scientific terms associated with force. Students utilize a styrofoam cup and marbles to simulate a...
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Spaced Out

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the transit of Venus and the information that this minieclipse provides about the distance between the Earth and the sun. They create their own astronomical units.
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What's Out There? Space Shuttle Exploration and Simulation

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students role-play the jobs of space shuttle astronauts, conduct experiments, and research space using the Internet and offline experiments. Student-astronauts hold a "press conference" to share their information with others in a...
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Birds of the Northeast

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students identify several common birds through field observations, preserved specimens and personal experience. They classify the species and choose one to research. They draw a migration map and participate in a project that benefit...
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Science: Reading a Compass

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students demonstrate how to take bearings using a compass. In pairs, they select objects in the classroom then write down its first initial and bearing. They exchange papers and try to disciver their partner's object.
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Geometry of Exploration: Eyes Over Mars

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners research how engineers and scientists generate linear and angular measurements with geometry to survey the Earth and Mars. They assess how geometric shapes affect navigation. A surveyor comes to the classroom and explains how he...
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Flight Direction

For Teachers K - 8th
Students are introduced to NASA's Connect Series and Flight Direction programs. They explore the world of aeronautics and their missions. Students receive a front role set to the concepts and skills involved with the various NASA programs.
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Fraction Riddles

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this fraction riddles worksheet, students problem solve five mathematical word problems associated with fraction riddles. Students share their answers with their classmates.
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Decoding a Mystery Message from Space

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners examine a message sent from outer space and do their best to interpret its meaning. In this problem solving lesson, students investigate a code sent to them from "outer space." The learners collaborate with their classmates to...
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Carlyle Figures It Out

For Students 5th - 7th
In this money instructional activity, students read a passage titled Carlyle Figures It Out and completes word problems about it. Students complete 2 word problems and answer 2 opinion questions.
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Paper Bag Skits

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students discover math measurements by creating a skit with classmates.  For this geometry lesson, students utilize objects in a paper bag and index cards to create a short skit focusing on debate over the size of the objects.  Students...
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Using Proper Tools to Solve Problems-Pre Test

For Students 4th - 6th
In this using proper tools worksheet, students answer a set of 10 multiple choice questions. Students may click on a link to see answers and may print worksheet out.
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Space: The Final Frontier

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders construct a graph to demonstration information that they've learned about the solary system. They also write or illustrate a sonar or lunar eclipse.
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Extraterrestrial Communication: Can We Talk to Anybody Out There?

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students examine the possibilities of communication with other living organisms within our solar system through research and hands on activities, as well as observing and analyzing teacher demonstrations.
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Rubber Gardens

For Teachers K - 8th
Students recycle discarded automobile tires and create gardening sites for limited space areas.
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Math 6 - Act. 04: Dishes for a Penny

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders complete activities to determine if they would like to do the dishes on this pay schedule: first night 1 penny, and each night after the amount double.

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