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Zebra, Zebra Where Are Your Stripes?

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners observe the embryological development in the zebrafish. Developmental hierarchy from three germ layers is studied in depth. Research is validated on the body plan of the embryo.
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Tadpoles and Frogs

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this problem solving activity, students read a word problem about tadpoles and frogs and then complete three questions about the frogs life cycle changes.
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Problem Solving: Perimeter, Area, or Volume?

For Students 4th - 5th
In this perimeter, area, or volume worksheet, students read the word problems and determine whether to problem solve to find the perimeter, area, or volume to answer the six word problems.
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Balloon Staging

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students discover how rockets can reach a higher altitude by using staging. They use balloons to demonstrate this concept and then practice with rockets. They discuss the results to end the lesson.
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Science: Breathing in Space

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students determine the amount of air they use during rest and activity. They conduct experiments to calculate the number of breaths needed to empty a jug of water by exhaling through a tube into the container. Then, they figure how much...
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Designing And Costing Your Pool

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students engage in a lesson that uses applied mathematics to find the solution to the design of a pool for a home. They design the pool based upon scale measurements that include perimeter and area of the pool area, water volume, and...
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Solving Problems with Decimal Notation

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students find the solutions to the word problems that use the decimal notation with the designated operations.
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Impulsive Force Model

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
In this impulsive force worksheet, students calculate speed, force, and velocity for several word problems as it relates to the concepts in physics. Students also apply the momentum conservation equation to each problem.
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Germany Rejects Spanish ‘Transfer Bid’ for Octopus

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore the importance of Paul the octopus. In this World Cup lesson, 10th graders research the location of Germany and its cities on a map. Students read an article and answer questions.
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Out of the Freshwater Aquarium

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this online quiz activity, learners answer a set of multiple choice questions about freshwater aquarium fish. Page includes links to answers and resources.
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Altitude and Flight Forces

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars use the World Wide Web to access and use FoilSim. They also use the World Wide Web to access the NASA Glenn Web site for information relative to the factors involved with the flight of an airplane.
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Sea Stars and the Northern Abalone: A Race for Life!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compare and contrast the ecosystem, structure and behavior of survival of the abalone versus the sea star. They consider the ramifications of reintroducing the endangered abalone. They present their findings to the class.
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Solar Matters

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students design an energy resource wheel and demonstrate how to use it to access information about renewable and nonrenewable energy sources.
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Sludge

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students become familiar with the idea that sludge is a waste product but can also be a resource, depending on its characteristics and how we manage it. They read information and answers questions on a worksheet imbedded in this plan.
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Lawnchair Larry Flies!

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners research and experiment to discover the lifting power of helium gas.
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"Pennsylvania Watersheds, Many Ways to the Sea"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students trace a molecule of water through the water cycle including each of its three loops. They describe why evapotranspiration demands the largest portion of total precipitation falling on a forested watershed.
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Clean Kansas Water

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students gain an understanding of ways we can be responsible custodians of our water supply. Students explore the governor's clean water initiative involving the Lower Kansas/Republican river basin and the pollutants present there.
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Succeeding at Kite Day

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders design a successful kite for Kite Day.
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Our Class Record Book

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders, in groups, prepare a list of proposed record ideas for the class book.
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Balloon Bustin' Biographies

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students choose a famous person to write a one to three page report about. They conduct research using electronic encyclopedias, biographies, and videos. When students have all presented their reports, the class has a party.
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Water Quality and Nitrates & Phosphates

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students examine the effects of nitrates and phosphates on the dissolved oxygen levels in different water sources. In this series of 3 lessons, they consider the reasons for nitrate and phosphate level increases and their effects on...
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What Are We?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students describe different types of water pollutants. They complete experiments in which they observe the affects of water pollution on algae. They also brainstorm and list three causes of each water pollutant.
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Point Source vs. Non-point Source Pollution

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Young scholars define and differentiate between point source and non-point source pollution. Students discuss various types of pollution including air, water and land pollution, analyze demonstrations and complete a worksheet.
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Winter Holiday Attitude Adjustment

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students create kind sentences or compliments for each classmate in this feel-good lesson ideal for a Language Arts classroom just before Winter break. The lesson includes examples of positive comments and detailed instructions.

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