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Solar Car Series: Angle/Energy Amount

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Does the angle of a solar panel change the output? Emerging engineers find out! Demonstrate for your class how they can angle a straw to match the angle of light rays coming from a source. Then turn them loose to experiment with the...
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Decimals Decide Olympic Champions

For Teachers 4th - 6th
The class discovers how a decimal can make all the difference in the Olympics. As they learn about decimal place values, they compare and contrast data and demonstrate decimal values using manipulatives.
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Mr. E. Science

Introduction to Earth Science

For Students 6th - 8th
From the layers of Earth's spheres to latitude and longitude to looking at topographic maps, learners discover the elements of Earth's systems. 
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Blinded by the Light!

For Students 9th - 12th
Pupils learn of multiple ways astronomers look for planets outside of the solar system. By completing a hands-on activity, scholars discover that trying to see the planets directly because of the glare from the nearby star is nearly...
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Raisin Bread Universe

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
What is the universal breakfast? The resource includes two activities, the first one observing oatmeal to understand the texture of the universe. Then, scholars measure raisin bread dough before and after it rises to represent the...
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Significant Figures II

For Students 10th - 12th
In this significant figures learning exercise, students solve nine problems. They indicate significant figures in given numbers, they perform calculations and express their answers with the proper number of significant figures and they...
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Extra Solar Planets Interactive

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
Studying what you can't see can be challenging. Discover how scientists use indirect measurements to prove the existence of planets and estimate their sizes. The introduction explains the symbiotic movement of planets and stars during an...
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Dinosaurs and Classification

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore dinosaurs and identify them by their size. They compare the dinosaurs with objects around the school or on the playground. Students predict which dinosaurs are the largest and then measure the length of dinosaurs.
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Build a Rain Gauge

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Learners use a glass container, coat hanger, measuring spoons, and more to make their own rain gauge. In this rain gauge lesson plan students measure the rain.
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What Fraction of?

For Students 4th - 6th
In this measurement worksheet, students solve 14 fill in the blank questions where they express metric and standard measurements as fractions by converting units of measurement.
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Metric Measurement Lessons

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Teaching students about the metric system can be a hands on experience combining games, activities, and projects.
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Introduction to Measurement

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Student observes and measures the variability in the length of the forearm and the length of the foot and to test a common belief that the length of the foot is equal to the length of the forearm.
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Metric Conversions

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students practice the fundamentals of converting metric measurements. They translate a mathematical idea from one form to another and compare and convert a given measurement to another unit within the same measurement system. Students...
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Weight

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders select appropriate units for measuring and solving problems in customary systems, identify equivalent measures within measurement system, and estimate, determine, record, and discuss weight using appropriate customary...
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Measuring Where We Sit In The Universe

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars investigate scientific measurement. They use a variety of scales to do the job and communicate the results correctly. The teacher uses socratic questioning throughout the lesson checking for comprehension. Students measure...
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Length and Area

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders measure one centimeter cubed blocks to determine their size. They measure lines using a worksheet that is not included in the lesson plan. Next, they measure the area of figures on the sheet using the cubes in place of a...
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Comparing Measurements

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students use a ruler or meter stick to practice their metric unit and estimation skills by measuring everyday objects. First, students estimate the measurements of five distances as larger or smaller than a meter. Students then measure...
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Metric Units of Mass

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this metric measurements worksheet, students use the table for the 'River Dolphins' and their metric masses for the calves and adults. Students use the table to solve the six problems.
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Measurement and Division

For Students 5th - 7th
In this measurement division worksheet, students answer 23 questions about division of different measurements. Students can click on the Check box to determine whether their answer is correct. Note: this worksheet uses British units of...
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Converting Metric Units Of Length

For Teachers 7th - 10th
In this converting metric units of length worksheet, learners convert thirty metric units of length as directed by following the instructions on the worksheet.
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Making Simple Conversions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore unit conversions. They create visual models of measurement units, identify tables of equivalent units and make simple conversions with in a measurement system. Students produce charts that identify units of measure...
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Using Measurement

For Students 6th - 8th
In this science worksheet, students concentrate on attaining new knowledge of the science standard using the creative medium of games and puzzles.
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Traveling Through the Solar System

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers use calculator and non-calculator methods for analyzing data. They apply data collection and analysis in a study of mass and weight. Students enhance and apply the concept of line of best fit. They master graphing in a...
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Measurement Investigations 2

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students complete a number of practical measuring investigations, with an emphasis on accuracy of measuring and communication of their findings. They examine how to measure by first becoming aware of the physical attributes of objects...

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