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Fresh Water From the Oceans?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in an activity in which they demonstrate how the evaporations of water from the oceans results in fresh water in the form of rain. They create a saltwater solution in a flask and boil the water until most of the...
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Losing An Island

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars examine carbon dioxide and determine the impact of greenhouse gases on the earths spheres.  In this pollution lesson students complete a lab activity to see the impact of gases on the environment, 
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You say Avocado, I say Avogadro

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students convert mole to mass to particles and vice versa. In this chemistry instructional activity, students discuss the importance of Avogadro's number. They apply what they have learned in a team competition.
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Oxidation of Coal

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students observe the teacher's demonstration of oxidation.
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Finding the Mother Lode

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in a paper treasure hunt to find a lode deposit of gold using the placer deposit concentrations of metals found in stream sediments. They use topographic maps and metal concentrations to assist them. Students discuss the...
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Pesticide Prevalence

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners investigate the prevalence of pesticides in their communities by searching their homes, visiting local stores and talking to extended family and friends. They conduct their search by classifying pesticides based on the pests...
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Wump World

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders read ead the book The Wump World written and illustrated by Bill Peet. Discuss with the students how air pollution can make your eyes water and cause shortness of breath. Students discuss air pollution and give the...
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Outcomes Science 4: Earth & Beyond

For Teachers 7th - 12th
In this earth and beyond science worksheet, students read through an 18 page packet containing information and questions pertaining to global carbon cycles. There are website links available on the pages where additional information on...
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Physical Science Project-Atom

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate atoms. In this atom lesson plan, 5th graders investigate the parts of an atom. Students explore atom numbers and determine the number of electrons is in each atom.
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Compounds and Mixtures Notes

For Students 5th - 8th
In this matter worksheet, students watch a movie and then compare the differences between compounds and mixtures. This worksheet has 16 fill in the blank questions.
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Titration Lab

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students determine the concentration of an unknown solution using titration. In this chemistry lesson plan, students explain the difference between acids and bases. They discuss the role of indicators in titration.
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The Awful Eight Lesson Plan

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The students list major air pollutants, what causes them, and their effects on people and the environment. Students list ways they can prevent or reduce the types of air pollution mentioned in the play.
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Tooth Detectives: Determining the Diets of Extinct Animals

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study the teeth of living mammals and apply those skills to the interpretation of the diet of extinct animals.
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The Awful 8: The Play

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers become aware of the cause and effects of different air pollutants. They present a play about the different pollutants.
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Life Processes and Water

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine the function and nature of water as it effects all living things.
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What Are Alternative Fuels? Concept Mapping Alternative Fuels Investigation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compare and contrast the different types of alternative fuels. They create a concept map to understand their classification. They examine the properties of matter and energy as well.
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Moore S Word Search Puzzle 1

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this literacy worksheet, students find the words that are in the word search puzzle that focus upon the vocabulary that is from the theme of the sheet.
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Classifying Matter Game

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students identify the different states of matter. For this chemistry lesson, students differentiate the physical properties of the three states. They apply what they learned by playing a team game at the end of the lesson.
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Photosynthesis and Respiration

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders differentiate photosynthesis and respiration. In this biology lesson, 8th graders draw a diagram explaining these two processes. They answer a quiz after the lesson.
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Ecology: Effects of Land Use on Natural Streams

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine how humans affect various ecosystems. In this ecology lesson, 8th graders discuss different ways that contaminants enter the stream. They explain the consequences of eutrophication in lakes.
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Harmful Effects of Acid Rain

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in an experiment to become aware of the harmful effects of an acidic solution -- acid rain.
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Effects of Ozone in the Air

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders learn how ground-level ozone is an air pollution problem. Students measure ozone levels and graph the results.
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One for the Money

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders sort items as they are shown one at a time by the teacher. They attempt to identify the one physical trait the teacher is looking for (metal and not metal). After several objects have been shown and placed in groups, the...
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Water

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine water, its function and how much you should consume.  In this water lesson students study water and why it is important, how much you should drink and what its functions are in your body. 

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