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Counting Animal Populations

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students learn how to count animal populations by the Mark and Recapture method. In this counting animal populations lesson plan, students begin by predicting amounts of different candies in a jar. Students then simulate using beans, two...
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Filling the Glass (Water, Air, and Fractions)

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Learners predict which of two glasses is 1/2 full using visual estimation, height measurement, and liquid measurement methods. Mathematical equations to accurately solve the problem are determined and verified.
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Objects Race 500

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore the concept of "shape affects speed" through a series of experiments. In this physics lesson, students participate in an experiment in which various objects are released on an inclined plane. Speed and distance are...
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Center of Gravity

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students work with boxes and weights to find the center of gravity. In this simple center of gravity experiment, students find success in using weights to move the center of gravity. Students will be assessed at the end of the lesson as...
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Magnet Muscles

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students experiment with magnetism. In this science lesson plan, students are divided into cooperative learning groups and use the scientific method to test their hypothesis. Each group performs a different experiment.
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Raid the Food Pantry

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore the food groups represented on the food pyramid. In this nutrition and physical education lesson, students participate in a game in which teams try to grab a play food object designated by the teacher and return it to...
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Mineral Identification

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this mineral identification lesson plan, students analyze 14 minerals and test their physical properties. They test the color, luster, streak, hardness and breakage of each mineral. Students answer 5 questions about the physical...
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Observation Science

For Teachers 6th - 9th
In this making observations in science worksheet, students experiment with whole milk in a pie tin with added food color. They make observations and then add a toothpick with soap on the end to the middle of the tin. They make...
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Dance: African Drumming

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners evaluate the messages in music. In this communication through music lesson, students listen to various musical selections and determine the message being conveyed in the song. Then, learners create their own message as they...
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The Big Hand Challenge

For Teachers K
Students utilize a computer spreadsheet to record and analyze data. In this problem solving instructional activity, students compare their hand size to that of the principal. Students understand standard and nonstandard measurement.
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Acceleration 1

For Teachers 8th - 10th
For this acceleration worksheet, students use weights to increase the mass affecting the force on moving objects. Students plot a graph of their data and answer 3 questions about how the acceleration of the toy skateboard used in the...
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The Atoms Family Album

For Students 5th - 7th
In the atom worksheet, students read a story about the "Atoms Family" and are given descriptions of the structures of atoms through the story. Students interpret the descriptions by drawing the described atom structure, they name of the...
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Comparing Plant and Animal Cells

For Students 8th - 10th
In this comparing plant and animal cell worksheet, students use a microscope to observe cheek cells and onion cells. They compare their observations and answer 3 questions about their discoveries.
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An Introduction to Space Radiation

For Students 8th - 10th
In this space radiation worksheet, students read about the various types of radiation humans are exposed to. Students answer 5 questions based on the reading. They calculate the amount of energy gained when exposed to a certain amount of...
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How Fast Does the Sun Spin?

For Students 8th - 10th
In this rotation of celestial bodies learning exercise, students determine the speed of the sun's rotation and they determine the number of days it takes the sun to rotate once at the equator. They identify the geometric factor that...
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Our Neighborhood in the Milky Way

For Teachers 9th - 11th
For this Milky Way galaxy worksheet, students are given a table of distances and angles of nebulae and star clusters from the sun. Students plot each one on a piece of paper and solve 2 problems using the data.
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Mail An Egg Rules

For Students 5th - 7th
In this mail an egg activity, students are given directions to construct a container that will protect an egg using the least possible materials. Students build their structures and mail their egg to another classroom.
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Summer Olympics: Crossword

For Students 4th - 6th
In this summer Olympics worksheet, students fill in a crossword answering questions about the summer Olympics. Students fill in 35 questions.
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Positively Paper

For Teachers 2nd - 9th
Students investigate recycling paper. In this recycling instructional activity, students explore different types of paper and recycled paper. Students match the correct paper to the recycled product.
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Positively Paper

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners explore the methods of recycling paper. In this recycling lesson plan, students follow the procedures listed to sort types of paper and make their own recycled paper from each type of paper.
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Splish! Splash! Birdbath

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning activity, students research city wildlife then plan and implement a service learning project that benefits wildlife.
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Scale Drawing

For Students 9th - 10th
In this measuring lengths learning exercise, students determine which units to use when measuring lengths, estimating lengths, and the errors made when measuring, Students estimate the lengths of each of the lines illustrate to the...
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Harriet Tubman

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students detect specific characteristics in the paintings of Jacob Lawrence. In this collage lesson, students utilize the style of Jacob Lawrence to create works about Harriet Tubman and her life.
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Where Are The Dinosaurs?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine the concept of extinction in relationship to the dinosaurs. In this elementary science instructional activity students become familiar with dinosaurs and that they are extinct. Students differentiate between different...

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