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Layers of the Earth

For Students 4th - 6th
In this earth science worksheet, students read about the characteristics of the Earth's layers such as the mantle, core, and crust. They answer 10 mixed type questions using the online application.
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Craters are a Blast!

For Students 9th - 11th
In this craters worksheet, students solve 3 problems including converting units of Joules into a number equivalent to a one-megaton nuclear bomb, finding the diameters of craters in a given picture and determining the energy needed to...
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Investigating the Types of Energy in Different Objects

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students investigate forms of energy. In this physical science energy lesson, students work with a partner classifying household items according to the type of energy they have. Students complete a related worksheet.
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Endangered Giant Pandas

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this giant panda worksheet, students read and complete 5 pages of information and activities pertaining to the giant panda. Students study maps of the area, read fun facts about pandas, cut and paste life cycle sequencing, and read...
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Skyscrapers

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars engineer their way through a hands-on science activity. In this architecture instructional activity, students examine dead loads and wind loads as they participate in the Skyscraper Challenge.
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Plate Tectonics

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students participate in a series of experiments to learn about plate tectonics and the different materials of the Earth. In this plate tectonics lesson plan, students use eggs, water, beakers, paper, and more materials to learn about the...
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Sonar Simulation

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners compare and contrast side-scan sonar to other methods used to find objects underwater. In this underwater search activity, students describe side-scan sonar and make inferences about the topography of an unknown landscape. This...
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The Robot Fisherman

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students examine the use of robotic vehicles for fish surveys. In this ocean life lesson, students discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using underwater robots and the requirements an underwater robot must meet in order to observe...
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the biggest Plates on Earth

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students understand the movement of tectonic plates. In this tectonic plates instructional activity, students access prior knowledge of convergent, divergent, and transform boundaries.  Students discuss energy transfer involved in...
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Author's Purpose and Point of View Pretest

For Students 7th - 9th
In this author's purpose and point of view worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions. 
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Circles

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore and define the radius and diameter of a circle. In this geometry lesson, 10th graders calculate the circumference and area of a circle using real world objects and shapes. They discuss chords and lines tangent...
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Deep Sea Drilling

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore ocean vessels that drill the ocean floor. In this ocean drilling instructional activity, students watch videos about drilling the ocean floor and discuss. Students get into groups, go outside and use string to...
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The Slope of Land in Your Community

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students participate in finding the slope of a sand pile and then other materials. In this geology instructional activity, students describe what happens to the piles of materials when they are poured through a funnel. Students measure...
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Watch Out for Landslides

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students conduct an experiment.  For this landslides lesson, students learn about landslides and discuss how they could minimize the risk of landslides.  Students complete an experiment to see if changing the slope of the land...
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Metric System

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve problems using the metric system. In this algebra instructional activity, students convert between the metric system and the Imperial system. They use these two systems to solve real life problems.
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Africa: Economics And Change

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the gold-mining industry in Africa. In this geography skills instructional activity, students watch "Africa: Economics and Change," investigate the challenges of working in mines, research attributes and production of...
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Biomes: Coastlines and Seas

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers study the different types of coastlines and their territories. In this marine coasts lesson students identify life forms that are in the coastal regions. 
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Algebra II - Lesson 10-3: Circles

For Students 9th - 12th
In this equations of circles worksheet, students solve 4 short answer problems. Students find an equation of a circle given the center and radius.
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Breaking News: Second Explosion at Japan Nuclear Plant (14th March, 2011)

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore current events by sharing information about the Japanese nuclear plant. In this nuclear energy lesson, students discuss the pros and cons of nuclear energy plants and whether or not they can typically withstand natural...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Safety vs. Energy

For Students 8th - 12th
For this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about energy sources and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Lesson on GPS

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate global positioning systems. In this technology and mapping instructional activity, students view a PowerPoint presentation in which they identify the features of a GPS, state its uses, and follow steps to find a...
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Cyclones

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners explore Earth science by researching natural disasters in class. In this cyclone lesson, students discuss the creation of cyclones and what their potential destruction can be in the wrong environment. Learners read assigned text...
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Slush Rush

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Young scholars navigate software to help students understand the benefits of computer models.  In this computer models activity, young scholars use computer inquiry tools to record simulated events and how they affect objects such...
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Energy and Cars: What Does the Future Hold?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine alternative energy. For this research based lesson, students study alternative energy and how it will influence transportation in the future. They will write a report and give an oral presentation of their findings.

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