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Constellation Tracking

For Students 8th - 10th
In this constellation activity, students pick a constellation to track over time. They measure its altitude and azimuth at least three times. They make an experimental design for their research and plot their data.
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Comparing Plant and Animal Cells

For Students 8th - 10th
In this comparing plant and animal cell worksheet, learners 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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Density of Pennies Lab

For Students 9th - 12th
For this density of pennies worksheet, student conduct an experiment to determine the metals used in the core of pennies made after 1983. High schoolers design their own experiments using a balance and graph paper to determine the...
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Brine Shrimp Hatching Experiment

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students hatch brine shrimp in a classroom experiment. In this hatching brine shrimp lesson, students participate in two-week lab in which they study how brine shrimp hatch under different conditions. They record data about the control...
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Preschoolers and Science Skills

For Teachers Pre-K - K
You can encourage critical thinking and problem solving by allowing young children to participate in hands-on science activities.
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Biology: Understanding Cellular Organelles

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students distinguish the differences between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells. Using microscopes, they examine a variety of plant and animal cells. Working in groups, they draw and label plant and animal cells and show the mathematical...
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Student - Designed Density Experiment and Poster

For Students 6th - 8th
In this student-designed experiment worksheet, middle schoolers decide on an experimental problem to solve. Students use the scientific method to perform an experiment and record the data. Middle schoolers calculate the density of liquid...
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Levels of Classification

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students use diagrams to compare structural differences that taxonomists use to classify animals. In this classification lesson plan, students compare structures of different species from given diagrams. In one diagram they identify the...
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Force & Acceleration

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners investigate the effects of weights on the motion of a toy car. In this force and acceleration lesson plan, students use different weights, a toy car, a paper clip and string to determine how a car will move as different weights...
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The Life Cycle of a Star

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate the life cycle of a star and make conclusions based on evidence, research, and observation.  For this lesson on space and scientific investigation, students describe the relationships between science and...
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Chain Reaction

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students study animal behavior and how it changes to its environment.  In this animal instructional activity students design and conduct experiments.
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DEVELOPING A MONOLOGUE OR JOURNAL ENTRY BASED ON PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE DUST BOWL

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students infer the emotions of various individuals portrayed in the photographs and depict these feelings in a monologue or journal entry. Students explore the verisimilitude of art to reality, sharing ideas and observations in class...
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Comparative Geography I

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Young scholars use population density and other statistics to compare countries. They find the population density for the countries listed in the table. Students compare findings with a partner, and then share with the class.
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M & M Lab

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate how selection occurs in a random population. The concept is that selection affects evolution.They demonstrate how selection occurs and will analyze shifts in the populations. They design their conclusions with M...
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Macroinvertebrate Report

For Students 5th
In this macroinvertebrates practice worksheet, 5th graders answer 8 questions about this type of animal. Students must also draw a diagram and label the parts of their macroinvertebrate.
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Osmosis Investigation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate osmosis as they determine how carrot cells respond to two different environments. They conduct the experiment, record the data, and answer discussion questions.