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Linear Functions

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate the concept of a function in relationship to how it is used. The concept is essential for the future study of Algebra. They apply the use of patterns with its relationship to functions.
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Pen and Ink Techniques

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students create pen and ink drawings to practice new techniques. The lesson includes finished product images so the instructor can have target assignments to aid in the assessment process for the monitoring of student progress.
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Inertia

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students conduct an experiment to apply Newton's first law of motion. They observe the inertia of an object in regard to its mass. The students record and graph the outcomes of their investigation and present the relationship between...
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DNA Extraction

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students are able to extract and observe a visible amount of DNA from Escherichia coli cells. They discuss the properties of DNA. Students confirm the presence of DNA by a reaction with an indicator.
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Making Connections

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the input/output model for building function tables. From the data, 8th graders connect tables, graphs, function rules, and equations in one variable. They work backwards to determine function rules for given...
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Robotic Arm

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers encounter a real-life robotic arm that may help stroke victims regain control of their environment. The Robotic physical therapy--the new science. They research the history and foundation to this unique alternative to long...
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Newton's First Law

For Students 8th - 12th
In this friction worksheet, students will read about fluid friction and examples of fluid friction. Students will also explore the role fluid lubricants have in reducing friction between two surfaces. Then students will answer two short...
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Navigating Nonfiction

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore the arrangement of nonfiction. In this library skills lesson, 3rd graders examine Dewey Decimal classification as they collaborate to locate nonfiction materials in the library/media center.
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Picture This: A Book Full of Patterns!

For Teachers Pre-K - 8th
Learners create pattern books. In this math patterns lesson, students create various patterns using manipulatives. Learners take digital photographs of the patterns and create books.
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Filter Fun Flower

For Teachers K - 1st
Students create a flower out of a coffee filter and decorating gels. In this flower lesson plan, students display these flowers in their classroom windows.
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Applied Science-Science and Math Lab

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners explore magnification. In this scientific observation skills lesson plan, students observe sea life items and draw pictures of what they observe. Learners predict which lens will have the strongest magnification when given three...
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Haring Mosaic Reliefs

For Teachers 3rd - 10th
Students make mosaics out of clay using the techniques of Keith Haring. In this mosaics lesson plan, students use clay, glaze, plywood, cement, grout, and sealant.
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Electric Motors

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the different types of electric motors including their history and classification.  In this motor lesson students complete several experiments with different motors.
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Investigation: Crazy Caterpillars

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore biology patterns by creating a model insect. In this patterns lesson, 1st graders utilize snap cubes and pattern blocks to recreate their own version of a centipede or caterpillar. Students create their caterpillars...
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The Designed World

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students manage and retrieve numbers and letters that are logically sorted. In this logical information lesson, students do the flood game from the PBS website. Students answer questions about library books.
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Rules of Sign Change

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students manipulate negative and positive numbers. In this integers lesson, students move through three activities exploring negative and positive whole numbers. A number line, cardboard function representation, and solving expressions...
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Windmills: Putting Wind Energy to Work

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students review engineering design process and discuss how wind can be used to help get work done. They look at a variety of windmills, focusing on different materials used in construction of windmills.
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Egyptians as Engineers

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Student design and build Lego vehicles that drag given amount of weight up an incline. They show how this demonstrates Egyptian methods of pyramid construction.
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M'Liss Rae Hawley's Round Robin Renaissance

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students practice transfering photos to pieces of fabric. Using different techniques, they use their quilt making skills to create a design. They watch a demonstration by their teacher first and then make their own and share it with...
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Pollen Collection And Identification

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate plant reproduction, pollen collection and identification. They collect pollen samples over a twenty four hour period and examine them under a microscope.
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Puzzle Quilts

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students watch a demonstration on how to create a puzzle quilt. Using different fabric combinations, they use each block design twice to create the illusion that each block is unique. They are to determine which blocks are the same in...
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Upside Down and All Around

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders discuss what a line of symmetry is, then demonstrate how to fold shape cutouts to generate lines of symmetry. They demonstrate slides, flips, and turns with objects, and write explanations of changes they observe in pictures.
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The Silk Roads Big Map

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students generate oversized rendition of the Silk Roads from Europe to East Asia, apply elements such as political and topographic features, the Silk Roads, products of the regions, and the routes of key travelers.
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Magnetism: Magnet, Magnet, Where are you?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students study the characteristics of magnets including polarity, and the concepts of attraction and repulsion. They examine how magnets are used industry.

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