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Algebra: Mirror, Mirror on the Universe
Students assess how algebra, telescopes, space exploration and optics are so important in astronomy. They encounter studies on the Hubble Space Telescope, Hubble Deep Field and how algebra helps to determine the effects of contamination...
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Why is a salt marsh important?
Students discuss the salt marsh. They define the following terms: habitat, water, land and air. Students work in small groups. They are asked why are they going to a salt marsh? Students discuss whose habitat is it at the salt marsh.
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Beverage Tests
Students investigate the pH of a liquid. In this middle school mathematics/science lesson, students collect and analyze data regarding the pH of various liquids. Students display their data in various types of graphs as they consider...
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Measure Up!
Statisticians take things to new heights using a set of height measurements. Students use TI-82 or TI-83 calculators to determine extreme values and the median for the data. They also construct a box-and-whisker plot to summarize the...
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Cells: The Basic Units of Life
For this cell worksheet, learners identify the function of 4 different parts of a cell, complete 4 word connections, and complete a word puzzle about cells.
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Sunlight & Soil
In this soil condition worksheet, students record the soil and air temperature as well as the day length and cloud cover in a small outside area for two weeks. They complete 5 short answer questions and draw graphs of the data.
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Daily Weather Log
In this weather worksheet, students keep a log of the temperature, precipitation, air pressure, humidity and wind for a fourteen day period. They record each of these measurements twice a day.
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Fitting Periodic Functions-Distant Planets
For this periodic functions worksheet, students use given data of the speed of a star and find the best fit periodic function that follows the trend in data. They determine the amplitude, offset phase and the formula for the angle. They...
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Theories, Hypothesis, Laws, Facts & Beliefs
In this scientific statements activity, students are given 35 statements and they are to identify if each statement is a fact, law, hypothesis, theory or belief.
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Satellites and Solar Cells
In this satellite and solar cells instructional activity, students determine the electrical power generated by the solar cells on the IMAGE satellite. Students solve 3 problems including finding the usable area of the satellite,...
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Information, Please!
Students examine how aluminum is recycled. In this recycling lesson, students participate in a field trip to a local recycling center to observe the process of recycling aluminum. Students take notes and report their findings.
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Advise and Consent
Learners survey people of the community to collect opinions regarding a problem. In this philanthropic lesson, students understand the philosophy of Andrew Carnegie about giving back. Learners study a problem and propose a solution.
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Fraction Activities
In these various fraction activities worksheet, students participate in whole class, small group, and individual projects to understand fractions, make fractions, and use a fraction chart to find equivalent fractions. Students answer 26...
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"Triumphal March" From Aida by Giuseppe Verdi
For this classical music appreciation worksheet, students listen to a recording of "Triumphal March" from Aida by Giuseppe Verdi. Students read about the composer and the structure of the piece. Students answer 5 questions and then...
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"Viennese Musical Clock" from Hary Janos by Zoltan Kodaly
Young musicians follow a colorful map that helps them identify the various themes as they listen to a recording of the rondo "Viennese Musical Clock" from Hary Janos by Zoltan Kodaly. The activity includes information about Kodaly.
Facing History and Ourselves
Continuing Lemkin's Legacy: What Can We Do to Prevent and Stop Genocide?
Young scholars investigate genocide. In this contemporary history lesson plan, students research Darfur advocacy organizations and present plans of action to stop the injustice in Darfur.
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Solving Literal Equations
Learners solve literal equations. In this Algebra I/Algebra II instructional activity, learners view a PowerPoint presentation about solving literal equations. Learners have the opportunity to complete an interactive worksheet on the...
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Congruent Triangles
Students explore the concept of congruent triangles. In this congruent triangles lesson, students use Cabri Jr. to construct two congruent triangles using circles. Students determine if the two triangles are congruent by using the SSS,...
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How Big is a Gene?
Students model the size and structure of a bacterial chromosome. In this genetics instructional activity, students attempt to fit strands of thread into a gelatin capsule. They relate the activity to the coiling of DNA into chromosomes...
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AC metrology
In this learning exercise, students are asked 11 questions about AC currents and transformers and volt meters. Students can check answers online.
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The Art of Political Cartoons in Revolutionary America
High schoolers analyze political cartoons. In this colonial America lesson, students examine the provided political cartoons and respond to analytical questions about each of them.
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Health Risks of Body Art
Students discuss the risks associated with body art. In this personal health lesson, students talk about fashion trends and then conduct research on the health risks associated with tattoos, cosmetic surgery, and body piercings. Students...
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The 8 Realms - Hawaiian Vegetation Divisions
Students study the attributes of the 8 realms of Hawaiian vegetation. In this Hawaiian vegetation lesson, students read project cards to determine the elevation, rainfall, and organisms that live in each realm. They make a poster that...
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"Twilight" Music Provides Link Between Past And Present
Music appreciation lessons can use modern phenomena like "Twilight" to motivate students.