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Determining Age Of Rocks And Fossils

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students discuss together how to determine the relative age of each of the rock units in the block diagram (Figure 1). After students have decided how to establish the relative age of each rock unit, they should list them under the block.
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Geologic Age

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students investigate rocks. In this geologic age instructional activity, students conduct an experiment to determine absolute age as one would for rock layers. Students graph data and problem solve using results. 
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Brucemore Mansion

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students take a closer look at Brucemore Mansion. In this Iowa history instructional activity, students research what life was like at the mansion during the Gilded Age and through history. Students also research the responsibilities of...
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Rock of Ages

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers use a video, the Internet and hands-on activities to explore how to determine the age of rocks and fossils based on radioactive decay data.
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Aging of Trees

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students examine tree rings to determine its age.  In this tree ring lesson plan, students examine core tree samples, identify the tree rings, and then determine its age. Students complete a worksheet, deciding which of the two core...
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As Populations Age, a Chance for Younger Nations

For Students 8th - 12th
In this geography skills worksheet, students read a 4-page article titled "As Populations Age, a Chance for Younger Nations." Students then respond to 4 short answer questions based on the content of the article.
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Absolute Ages of Rocks

For Students 9th - 12th
In this ages of rock worksheet, learners review the processes involved with determining the ages of rocks which includes the radioactive decay of carbon-14. This worksheet has 5 matching and 5 short answer questions.
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Diophantus' Age Problem

For Students 8th - 12th
In this Diophantus' age problem, students read clues concerning the age of Diophantus.  They write an algebraic equation for the given situation.  Students solve the equation to determine the age of Diophantus when he died.  This...
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How to Calculate Your Age by Chocolate

For Students 7th - 12th
In this math puzzle worksheet, students follow detailed directions to find their age. They begin with the number of times per week they eat chocolate. Their final answer tells how much chocolate they want or eat as well as their age.
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The Age-Old Problem

For Students 9th - 12th
In this word problem worksheet, students solve 1 short answer word problem. Students determine the age of two boys given information such as their ages are the product of prime numbers. 
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Aging Problem

For Students 9th - 11th
In this aging problem, students read a word problem, write an equation, and determine the current age of specified persons.  This one-page worksheet contains 1 multi-step problem.  The answer is provided at the bottom of the page.
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Golden Ages: Gupta Empire, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate the Golden Ages. In this world history lesson, students compare and contrast the achievements of the Gupta Empire, ancient Greece, and ancient Rome using an interactive T-chart.
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Very Important Points-Determine Importance

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate very important points in stories. In this reading comprehension lesson, 5th graders read a story and determine what the very important points are within the story by using notes and discussing what they feel the...
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How You Use Credit Cards Should Determine How You Choose Them

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of credit cards. In this credit cards lesson, students read an article about credit card spending. Students discuss different ways in which people use credit cards. Students determine what kind of spender...
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America's Stone Age Explorers

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students research how mitochondrial DNA is used in determining familial relationships. They complete a worksheet in which they attempt to help solve the identity of bones found in Africa.
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Controversial Columbus

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the controversial role of Christopher Columbus. For this Christopher Columbus lesson, 7th graders determine what Columbus was like and what his motivations were as they research print and Internet sources.
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What's Changed? Determining the Difference between a Viking House and a Contemporary One

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this comparison activity, students examine a picture of a house from Viking times. They determine as many differences as they can between a home from that time period with a contemporary one. They write the differences below the...
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Examining the Fossil Record

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students create an evolutionary tree based on fossil morphology and their ages. In this fossil record lesson plan, students are given 23 pictures of fossil. They study their morphology and arrange the fossils by age and structures on a...
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How Old Is Mike?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars examine the absolute dating of fossils, they use a list of names and ages to determine the difference between relative age and absolute age. They explore the relative age and absolute age of people and of fossils.
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How Old Are the Stars?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine the age of a star cluster by observing, measuring, and plotting astronomical data. They examine the Jewe lbox cluster, located within the southern constellation Crux and determine its age.
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Tree Rings

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore tree rings. In this plant biology lesson, 4th graders construct a KWL chart on tree rings and examine real tree rings. Students identify the changes that happened during the tree's life and its actual age. Students...
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Glacial Striation Investigation

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students operate a GPS unit to investigate the direction of glacier movement. They describe the motion of glacier movement by interpreting a graph. Students explain how scientists use glacier striations to determine glacier movement.
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Alcohol: Grades 3-5

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate alcohol safety by researching the Internet.  In this drugs and alcohol lesson, students discuss the legal drinking age and brainstorm the problems drinking can cause.  Students complete a worksheet about making good...
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Guess the Age

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students rewrite word problems using symbols. In this algebra lesson, students rewrite equations graphically, algebraically and verbally. They relate the concepts to the real world.