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Coal Flowers

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Let's make coal flowers! With this fun activity, young learners watch and learn as they grow crystals! With simple household materials and the instructions included in this lesson plan, your class can grow their own crystals. Learners...
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Bobbie Bear

For Teachers Pre-K - 5th
Students examine how many different outfits can be made out of a given set of different colored shirts and pants. In this word problem lesson, students list or graph the possible results of an experiment. Students make a list of all...
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Potato Experiment

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Spur a discussion of germs using this lesson. Learners conduct an experiment with potatoes to determine how germs are transmitted. They then discuss ways to prevent the spread of germs. The emphasis is on hand washing.
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Oxidation and Combustion: Chemical Reactions in Fire

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study oxidation and define vocabulary pertinent to it.  In this oxidation lesson students make predictions and create experiments
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The Probability Scale

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Pupils collect data and make predictions. In this probability lesson plan, students perform experiments calculating the chance of an event occurring. They draw conclusion based on their data.
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Intro to 2D Motion

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Young scholars study straight line motion and motion due to gravity.  In this motion lesson students analyze several experiments. 
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Perception is not Always Reality

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore explanations of natural illusions.  In this perception lesson students solve a problem by applying the process of science. 
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Sensing the Invisible

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students study visible light and explain why we want to use infrared radiation to study Mercury.  In this sunlight lesson plan students construct a device to measure the presence of infrared radiation in sunlight. 
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Whelk-Come to Mathematics

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Pupils study how to use rational functions.  In this math lesson students make a conjecture, conduct an experiment, analyze the data and work to a conclusion using rational functions. 
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Innovations In Adult Care

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars study scientists and the important Nobel Prize dates.  For this investigative lesson students divide into groups and watch a program then complete a project.
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Thinking Like a Scientist

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young scholars explore the scientific method.  Students identify the steps in the scientific method and explain what each step means.  Young scholars use these steps to determine if boys or girls are taller in their classroom.
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Seed Structure and Seed Dispersal

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders plant seeds. In this seed structure lesson, 3rd graders identify parts of a seed and plant a lima bean seed.  Students discuss and reflect on the process in their journals. 
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Penny Drops Experiment

For Teachers 7th - 10th
In this experiment worksheet, learners perform an experiment to answer the question of how many drops of water a penny can hold.  This worksheet contains the hypothesis, materials, procedure, data, data analysis, and conclusion questions.
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The Miracle Fish: Learning to Design an Experiment

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars develop procedures to explore the behavior of fish.  In this scientific experiment lesson students from a hypothesis, write a question, identify different variables and controls in their experiment. 
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What Part of the Earth's Surface is Covered by Oceans?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate oceans. In this Earth science lesson, 3rd graders predict how much of the Earth's surface is covered by oceans. Students determine if their predictions are accurate by throwing a globe to each other and then...
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Bubble Tube Experimental Design

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners study what an experiment is comprised of and how to be successful when doing an experiment.  In this experimental lesson plan students design their own experimental investigation and answer questions.
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One Plus One Makes New

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discover the properties of matter and how they change when composite materials are produced.  In this informative lesson students write up a question and procedure to an experiment then analyze and draw conclusions based on the...
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Coke Mentos

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students hypothesize on what the outcome will be of an experiment, they then observe the experiment and write their observations down.  In this experimental instructional activity students hypothesize, observe then discuss what happens...
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What does the rice farmer use to get the rice to the mill?

For Teachers K
Students use a ramp, sheet, and rice to demonstrate how rice farmers get the rice to the rice mill. In this rice lesson plan, students perform this experiment at home and answer short answer questions.
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Up and Over

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students swirl a cup of water over their heads without spilling it. In this water lesson plan, students use a cup, cardboard, pennies, water, and more to create a device to use to put a cup of water over their head without letting it spill.
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Physical Changes of Matter

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students solve a mystery using evidence gathered during a science investigation.  In this physical changes lesson, students analyze a note written in marker to determine the physical changes the ink from the pen underwent.  Students...
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Anyone for Sugar?

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students inquire about how much sugar they consume on a daily basis. In this healthy habits demonstration, students examine how much sugar is in a variety if foods by spooning out teaspoons and placing into a bowl.  Students discuss...
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Termite Trails

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students observe termite trail-following behavior.  For this termite trails lesson, students draw a circle or other shape approximately eight inches across with a ball point pen.  Teacher taps out termites into the circle and request...
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Can You Guess The Flavor?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders conduct a tasting experiment. In this senses lesson, 2nd graders read The Five Senses and brainstorm different tastes. They work in pairs, one blindfolded and the other recording. The blindfolded student eats one skittle...