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Exploring the Physical and Chemical Properties of Polymers

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners identify the physical and chemical properties and explore the differences.  In physical and chemical property lesson students test polymers for the differences between the physical and chemical properties, record their...
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Our Keystone FFA Spring

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify where their water sources and explore a watershed on a map.  In this watershed instructional activity students walk a wetland, and identify sources of pollution.
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Should Humans Be Cloned?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore links on the Internet to collect facts about cloning then prepare an essay on their findings. In this research writing lesson students examine how to include their opinions on what they have found in their research. 
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Weather Station

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners create their own barometer, precipitation, rain gauge, anemometer, and more with their weather stations. For this weather station lesson plan, students access on line websites on how to make their own weather tools.
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Taking a Stand: Pros and Cons of Forest Fires

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore the pros and cons of forest fires. In this science lesson, students research the ecological implications of forest fires. Students record their findings in journals and compose a persuasive e-mail to government officials.
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Junkyard Wars: Air Movers

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students study Rube Goldberg machines.  In this investigative lesson students design and build a machine that uses several steps to move an aluminum can. 
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Genetic Engineering

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss the risks and benefits associated with biotechnology. For this biotechnology lesson, students discuss the role of genes in the body and brainstorm ethical issues relating to biotechnology. They read about an ethical...
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Genetic Jewels: Building the DNA Model

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students construct segments of DNA to create a piece of jewelry.  In this genetics lesson students create a DNA sequence that they turn into something to wear. 
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Plate Patterns

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students review the patterns they discovered from a previous activity.  In this investigative instructional activity students plot data as a class and color a map. 
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My Science Box: Seafloor Spreading

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils examine the movement of plate tectonics. In this lesson on the spreading of the seafloor, students use maps and models to observe how the sea floor spreads.
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Watershed

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students study watersheds and use topo maps to help explore where they are located.  In this watershed activity students delineate their watershed on their own. 
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Case of the Threespine Stickleback

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine why some freshwater populations of stickleback fish.  In this macroevolution instructional activity students read a study packet then answer questions. 
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Chemical Magic

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students identify acids and bases. In this chemistry lesson, students use red cabbage juice as an indicator of whether the liquid is an acid or base. Students discuss the results.
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"Who Am I?" - Quiz #2

For Students 6th - 9th
In this "Who Am I?" quiz worksheet, students examine the 12 clues regarding noteworthy scientists born between 1452 and 1951. Students identify the scientists and click on links to check their answers.
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Volcanoes: Shield or Composite?

For Students 5th - 8th
In this volcano worksheet, students read a 1-paragraph selection regarding shield and composite volcanoes and then identify the 8 errors in the paragraph.
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Birth, Growth, and Development

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students study the growth of humans and animals and their various stages.  In this developmental lesson students study the life cycle and what that is in humans. 
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Making Waves with the Electromagnetic Spectrum

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine different types of electromagnetic waves and their sources.  In this electromagnetic waves instructional activity students view a video and complete a handout. 
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Aquaculture Science

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students research the different careers in aquaculture.  In this aquaculture lesson students complete activities that include a PowerPoint presentation. 
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Channel Catfish

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study the life and biology of the Channel Catfish. In this aquatic biology lesson, students will examine the external and internal features of the catfish along with their breeding habits and environment. This lesson includes...
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El Niño and it's Impact on the World

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars 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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Electric Car: American Industry and Innovation

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars study how an electric car operates.  In this electric car lesson students assemble an electric car motor from parts from an internal combustion engine.
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Bucket Brigade

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students participate in a physical fitness activity about water. In this water conservation lesson, students discuss how to conserve water and the amount of water most people use in a day. To illustrate this amount students move 70...
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Forestry

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students conduct a soil organism experiment. In this soil organism lesson plan, students work with a partner to test soil samples and collect data. They grow cultures from the soil samples in order to make comparisons from different...
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Batty Crossword Puzzle

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this bats worksheet, learners complete a crossword puzzle about bats. Students complete 21 blanks inside the crossword puzzle.

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