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Lewis Hine

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students define the term Industrialization. They use specific examples, discuss why and how industrialization grew during the early twentieth century in America. Students evaluate the contributions of technological advances, geography...
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The Ghost Particle

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students collect evidence to make inferences about a object hidden inside a sealed box. They think critically and logically to raise questions. Students identify questions that can be answered through investigation. They formulate and...
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Corrosion/Conservation/Preservation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the reasons why metal corrodes in regard to metal artifacts. In groups, they discover the affects of salt water on metal and compare the type of corrosion found on iron. They also research the types of metal...
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Trading Post Simulation

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the concept of trade. In this trade lesson, students simulate a trade store. Students are divided into two groups. Half the class runs the store, half the class are customers. Students try to trade goods and services in...
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Electrolysis of Water

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the electrolysis of water by completing an experiment.  In this water lesson students will explain how hydrogen can be extracted from water and how energy flows through an electrolysis system. 
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Are You an Animal Safety Sleuth?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars examine household hazards for pets. In this animal welfare lesson plan, students participate in 3 activities regarding the safety of their pets in their homes.
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Power Generation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine energy issues. For this environmental stewardship lesson, students discuss nuclear power options. Students also discuss energy consumption and create energy reduction guides for students their own age. Many links to...
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Radius, Diameter and Area

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Young scholars identify the radius and diameter of a circle. In this geometry lesson, students calculate the volume and area of a cylinder and circle. They relate the circumference of a circle to Pi.
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Unit Circle and Triangle

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students apply the Unit Circle to solve ratios of triangles. In this geometry activity, students derive the different ratios of a triangle using the Pythagorean Theorem. They find the angles of a unit circle using a right triangle.
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Population Growth

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers calculate human emission rate by year 2050. For this social studies lesson, students watch a video online and analyze population trends. They explain how e total emissions affect global climate.
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Simple Circuits

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students investigate how series and parallel circuits work. In this physics lesson plan, students build their own simple circuits and compare their characteristics. They explain the importance of circuit breakers in household circuits.
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A Case of Innovation

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students use strategies to comprehend technical writing. They write reports with great detail, supporting material, and clear vocabulary. They incorporate source materials into their speaking and writing and use voice, tone, and style.
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Lightning It's Shocking, It's Frightening, It's Lightning!

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders decide what they want to explore lightning, how to go about finding the answers, and deciding what skills they need to further study some of their questions.
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Do It Yourself: Energy Transfer Lesson Plan

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discuss the different types of energy and experiment with tesla coil to show the three types of energy transfer. They write conclusions in their science journal.
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Zapping Fish

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore whether fish get electrocuted when the lightning strikes a lake.
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Converting Metric Units and Prefixes

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars investigate the length of various objects. In this measurement lesson, students convert one metric unit to another. They explain the importance of a uniform system of measurement.
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Humanitarian Aid in Iraq

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the impact of the Iraqi war on the civilian population in Iraq. They read an article, participate in class discussion and consider efforts that are being made to alleviate difficult conditions.
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Gotta Have Energy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore energy. They discuss the types and uses of energy and research an assigned energy source. They create a "benefits versus potential environmental impacts" chart that lists energy sources and possible impacts. They...
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Coal and the Environment

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read about how burning coal affects the environment. After students finish reading about how burning coal affects the environment they have a group discussion to discuss what they thought about the information.
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Gaining Familiarity with Magnetism

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students discuss their perceptions of magnetism and explore the background ideas of magnetism.
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Motor Control AC Voltage

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students demonstrate that motors work on two different voltages. They connect a single-phase AC motor to run on different voltages.
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Blade Design Challenge

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students identify the differences between non-renewable and renewable energy sources. They construct a PVC wind turbine and design a set of blades to extract as much energy as possible from low and high wind conditions.
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INTERNATIONAL FORUM ON IRAN'S NUCLEAR PROGRAM

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students research Iran and their position on nuclear power.
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How Much Radiation is Around You?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the use, misuse and fear of radiation. They read an article about radiation on food and discuss the positives and negatives of this process. They answer questions to complete the lesson.

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