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Gender and Income

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate Income and gender preference. In this statistic lesson, students collect data of Income to see if one gender makes more than the other. Students examine the data and draw conclusions.    
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Guess the Age

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore functions using real world application. In this algebra lesson, students play a game as they apply concepts of function. They graph their findings and discuss it with the class.
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Learning and Conditioning

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this psychology worksheet, learners write short answers to 5 questions on learning, types of conditioning and response to stimuli.
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Solving One Step Equations Using Algebra Tiles

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve equations using addition, subtraction, division and multiplication. They evaluate and simplify functions.
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Patterns That Grow

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate growing patterns. In this additive patterns lesson, students analyze the core of growing patterns. Students extend additive patterns based on the core.
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The football and Braking Distance; Model Data with Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students use the quadratic formula to solve application problems. The first problem relates to the path of a football thrown from the top of the bleachers. Students compute the time it will take the football to reach certain heights. In...
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Reliability Check of Power Grid

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students complete a simulation on power grid reliability check. In this physics lesson, students discuss the consequences of power grid failures. They complete a simulation worksheet.
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Which Bag is Which?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore number sense by completing a statistical analysis game in class. In this data graphing lesson plan, students utilize visual references such as colored cubes and tiles to map out the results of an experiment outcome such...
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Sequence Alignment

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the uses of sequence alignment.  In this DNA lesson plan students complete several experiments on sequencing and algorithms. 
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Exothermic Rehydration of Gypsum

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students observe exothermic reactions in the lab using plaster. In this chemistry instructional activity, students collect data from their experimental set up every five minutes. They explain the different stages in the hardening of...
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Where Did the Science Experiments Go?

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Hands-on science experiments are essential for student learning.
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Farming Fantastic Friends

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders demonstrate scientific inquiry to design and perform an experiment involving Grow Creatures. They participate in a class discussion, and in small groups design an experiment that determines how to change the materials to...
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Introduction to Graphical Representation of Data Sets in Connection with Nuclear Decay

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students record data, make observations, and share in experimentation and discussion of numerical experiments.
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Towel Testing

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Students examine how to design and implement experiments.  In this paper towel experiment instructional activity students test the strength of paper towels. 
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Pendulum Lab

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students predict how changing the pendulum components affect its period. In this physics lesson, students calculate the period using different masses. They analyze lab result and complete assigned worksheet.
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Watershed Awareness

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students investigate the relationship between upstream influences in their watershed and the watershed's estuary. They apply the scientific process to test a hypothesis while examining the impact of upland activities on estuaries.
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A Human-Powered Vehicle for Trans-Glacial Transport

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners practice problem solving skills and experimental design. They build a vehicle that can traverse "glacial" ice capable of carrying a specific load and glide smoothly, creating as little effort as possible for the skier pulling...
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Help! I'm Under Too Much Pressure!

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students play with a ping pong ball sized piece of modeling clay observing what happens to the clay as they play with it and write their observations in their notebooks. They share the results of their observations introducing the term...
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Inquiry into Heat Loss and Insulation

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students design an experiment to test the problem of the porridge in Baby Bear's bowl as being just right while the other porridge was either too hot or too cold. They explain the steps of their experiment and record their observations...
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Revised “Understanding Nutrition” Activity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students evaluate their current food choices. In this health science lesson, students test different drinks to rate the amount of Vitamin C content. They discuss results in class.
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Downhill Discoveries

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students are involved in hands-on activities to determine how course conditions affect bobsled, luge, and downhill ski races.
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Termite Trails

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners observe the behavior of termites and draw conclusions about their behavior. They record data as to termite behavior and recognize elements in the experimental design which must include a hypothesis.
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Graphing Inertia: An Oxymoron?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate Newton's Law of Inertia in order to create a context for the review of the use of different types of graphs. They practice gathering the data from an experiment and put it into the correct corresponding graph.
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Review for the Algebra One SOLs

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students review the standards for Algebra I. Using the text, they discover two problems that match each standard and solve them showing all steps on paper. They create a PowerPoint slide for each problem and go through the correct...