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I, Robot, Can Do That!
Students describe the three types of underwater robots and the advantages and disadvantages of using them. In this underwater lesson students are given a task and identify the best robot for the job.
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Science Fiction
Do your sixth graders like science fiction? Learn to identify elements of the science fiction genre with a literature lesson. They read from Only You Can Save Mankind and identify the objects, words, and characters from the scenarios....
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Pair the Plants: An Introduction to Scientific Names
Students examine why plants have both common and scientific names, then complete the activity by matching each common plant name with its scientific name. They finish by working in cooperative groups to create an ABC of Plants class book.
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Interview with Meriwether Lewis
High schoolers ask questions and prepare responses to Meriwether Lewis and his expedition. In this journal instructional activity students present their questions to the class.
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The Periodic Table
Young scholars examine the periodic table and how it was developed. In this chemistry lesson students identify common properties and uses of elements within a family.
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Surface Tension
Students study surface tension and determine if soap and heat will affect surface tension. For this tension lesson students complete a lab, make a hypothesis and answer questions.
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Measure for Measure: Time & Temperature
Students examine scientific inquiry. In this time and temperature instructional activity students create a template to solve scientific problems and work through a science problem.
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A Journey Through Time
In this science learning exercise, learners research a specific time frame to discover major scientific developments and historical events. Then they identify at least 50 events and write a brief description of each. Students also create...