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Wind Chimes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students construct wind chimes using physics. In small groups they design and create wind chimes using a specific weights, number of notes, and keeping the cost under ten dollars.
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Homonyms and Homographs

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this homonym and homograph worksheet, students use a word bank to answer a set of 5 questions about homonyms, then do the same for 5 questions about homographs. An answer key is included.
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Fifth Grade Reading

For Teachers 5th
In this 5th grade English/Language Arts standardized test practice worksheet, students read 7 fiction and non-fiction selections and respond to 25 multiple choice questions about the readings.
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Biomes

For Students 5th - 12th
In this biomes worksheet, students review the characteristics of aquatic biomes and terrestrial biomes. This worksheet has 12 fill in the blank, 6 multiple choice, and 4 short answer questions.
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Uncovering a Signal

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine information EEG impulse control. They observe representations of EEG signals. Students use inquiry skills to interpret and analyze the waveforms. They explore how confusion can send control impulses to the wrong...
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Radiation Crossword Puzzle

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this radiation activity, learners complete a crossword puzzle by figuring out the vocabulary terms associated with the 25 clues given.
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Dinnertime On The Reef

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify the main parts of a coral reef. They describe a coral reef food chain.
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The Invisible Zoo

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students differentiate cold and warm-blooded animals using infrared images. In this physics lesson, students compare the images formed by infrared and visible light. They explain how scientists use infrared technology to study animals.
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The World's Columbian Exposition

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this technological advancements lesson, students research and share information regarding technologies and inventions featured at the World's...
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Energy: Nuclear Power

For Students 7th - 9th
For this energy and nuclear power worksheet, students, with a partner, discuss what thirteen energy terms mean and match those same terms to their definitions in the second activity.
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Reading Maps of the East Pacific Rise

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students make qualitative and quantitative observations and use various maps to investigate the features of the East Pacific Rise The study actual bathymetric maps of the EPR region. They identify key features of the ridge and explore...
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Radio Show

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students work in groups to write a radio drama based on an event or period in history. They write commericals that are appropriate for the radio age and create sound effects. The radio shows are recorded using an iPod and a voice...
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Horses

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore caring for animals. They explore some of the key features of animal care and discuss the various events that horses can compete in. Students discuss the skills and preparation that is required when preparing horses for...
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The New Deal

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this 1930s American history worksheet, students study the New Deal as they write 10 vocabulary terms that match 10 definitions, rewrite 4 false statements as true statements, and explain 2 historical themes regarding this time period...
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Sounds Like Science: Drums

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore the science of sound. In this sound lesson, students craft drums from various materials and respond to questions regarding pitch, force, and volume.
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Class Opinions on Renewable Energy

For Students 4th - 6th
In this renewable energy activity, students put an X on their opinion on the energy source that will help the Earth's problems. Students have 5 energy sources to choose from and then complete math problems based on the results.
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Men in Black Line Dance

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students practice and perform a line dance to Smith's song Men in Black.
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Science and the Ocean Ranger Disaster

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students investigate the scientific theories behind various elements of the Ocean Ranger disaster. They present their information in a format of their choosing.
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Trade Creates Opportunities

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how trade can create economic opportunities and can be a impetus for social change. They research the "Asian Tigers" and design a class presentation.
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Visualize It, Understand It, Remember It!

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students observe and demonstrate visualization exercises to improve their reading comprehension. They discuss how to visualize images, then draw pictures for sentences written on the board. Students read the poem Gumeye Ball by Shel...
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"Going To" Worksheet

For Students 4th - Higher Ed
For this making predictions grammar worksheet, students read 10 sentences and make a prediction about what will happen next using the phrase "is going to." This is intended for ESL use.
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Tsunami

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars examine what causes tsunamis and why they all behave differently.  In this tsunami lesson students complete a group activity after viewing a video. 
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Science: Water Quiz

For Students 5th - 6th
In this science:  water quiz learning exercise, students answer twenty questions, not interactively about the properties of water, then scroll down to check their answers.
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Pipeline to the Coral Reefs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners discuss the relationship of density to stratification. In this marine science lesson, students create a model of upwelling events using cold and warm water. They discuss how water phenomena affect coral reefs.