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Density Lab

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students find the density of two substances. In this density lesson plan, students determine the density of water and ethyl alcohol and compare their densities. They enter their data into the computer to produce a class compiled graph....
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Animal Morphs

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students explore animal drawing.  In this cross curriculum drawing, photography,  and animals instructional activity, students combine computer drawing and freehand drawing to create an animal and its environment using a...
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Animal Kingdom Characteristics using Microsoft Access

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students create a computer database to discover relationships present in the Animal Kingdom. In this classification lesson, students enter data into a Microsoft Access database. They answer questions on a worksheet and create a visual...
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Clouds

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students explore basic cloud types and the weather associated with each one.  In this earth science instructional activity, students participate in numerous activities including going outside to observe the clouds they see,...
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Cellular Superheroes

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders review cell information by making a comic book. In this cell lesson plan, 9th graders make the parts of cells into superheroes. They draw these superheroes on the computer and come up with a plot to make a comic book.
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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students read about weather and create a computer log about weather.  In this Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs lesson, students listen to the story and discuss different weather patterns.  Students develop a list of weather...
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Writing

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars practice word processing skills while writing Haiku and diamonte poems.  In this poetry computer lesson, students choose  from a group of rainforest animals and write about their animal.  Young scholars...
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Fostering Geospatial Thinking: Space to Earth: Earth to Space (SEES)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students locate and access data to help them with their science inquiry.  In this geographical positioning lesson students evaluate and compare data sets. 
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Earthquakes and Plate Tectonics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars research about earthquakes that took place within a certain distance from their place. In this geology lesson plan, students explain why earthquakes occur. They analyze patterns of different earthquakes using a computer...
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The Four Seasons - Earth's Axis

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explain that it is the tilt of earth's axis that causes the seasons. They engage in a variety of activities, both teacher-led and on the computer, which enable them to further explain how the Earth's axis affects the seasons.
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Solar System Search

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students research topics related to space and the planets using the Internet. They explore various websites, construct scale models of the solar system, and create a travel brochure using HyperStudio computer software.
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Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students conduct research on dinosaurs and graph the information gathered using a spreadsheet program. In pairs they complete an Internet scavenger hunt, and record five facts about dinosaurs in their science journal.
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Far Out Food and Work in Space

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students discuss aspects of living and working in space as astronauts, as well as other careers in space science. They demonstrate their understanding of the food guide pyramid by designing a healthy food tray for an astronaut.
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The Virtual Electron Microscope

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the world of the very small using a Flash plug-in Virtual Electron Microscope. They complete and discuss an activity in which unknown samples are placed under the computer simulated microscope to determine where the...
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Animal Skin

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate the skin surface to body area ratios for different animals.  In this seventh/eighth grade mathematics/science activity, students explore heat transfer between an animal’s body and the environment.  Using...
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Guidebook

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students create a guidebook page about a plant on the school grounds. In this life and plant science lesson, students identify plants around the school, then research the plant and write a narrative about it. Students publish the book...
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Warm Air versus Cold Air

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Learners discover that warm air takes up more space than cold air.  In this science instructional activity, students perform 4 experiments using balloons to determine that the molecules of warm air are more spread out than those of...
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The Importance of Tropisms

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers investigate plant tropisms using the scientific method. In this life science lesson plan, students learn about tropisms and test the response of corn seedlings to gravity. Response questions, extensions, and an...
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Properties of Minerals

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students research properties of minerals. In this science lesson, students search the web, create a folder, and store information on properties of minerals. There are many excellent worksheets and study guides embedded in this lesson,...
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Cloud Identification

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study types of clouds. In this earth science lesson plan, students read the book The Cloud Book. Students use photos to examine each type of cloud and visit suggested websites.
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Pandas, Flamingos and Blogs

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars use the computer to discover animals. In this animal lesson, students look at online webcams to view animals and write in a daily blog discussing what the animals are doing. They use either Pixie or PowerPoint to create an...
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How Does Climate Change Affect Animal Populations?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners investigate the effect of climate change on animal population in Nova Scotia. In this environmental science lesson, students complete a Nova Scotia map activity and research the causes of global warming in small groups. Learners...
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Get Dramatic: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students explain reducing, recycling and reusing. In this science/ arts lesson, students create a commercial and display a backdrop made out of recycled goods. Additionally, students write written responses to writing prompts. 
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Is Your Spot Hot?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore global warming. In this Earth Science lesson plan, 8th graders will look for Harbingers and fingerprints for different areas. The students will identify an area at risk and they will then create a...

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