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Relative Humidity & Dew Point

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners use a 24-hour graph of air temperature, relative humidity, and dew point to describe at least one reason why the variables change (or don't change) during the day. They use given scenarios to identify and describe the problems...
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Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis

For Students 9th - 11th
In this cellular respiration and photosynthesis instructional activity, students read through the presented material and draw an illustration of the production of ATP. Students answer several short answer questions about the production...
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Human Footprint

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students study facts about humans and how they are impacting the Earth.  For this investigative lesson students help map peoples footprints over the Earth's surface and evaluate these factors. 
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The Great Depression: Part 1

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students explore the causes and effects of the Great Depression. In this Great Depression lesson, students analyze the economic and political causes as well as the economic, foreign affairs and political effects of the depression....
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Shadows

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students conduct an experiment. In this shadows lesson, students record the height of a meter stick. Students then cast shadows and record their length. Students compare the length of the shadow with the actual height of the meter stick.
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The Hall of Physicist

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students study the history and scientific contributions of Albert Einstein. In this Albert Einstein lesson plan, students learn his history, research his scientific contributions, create a timeline of him and his work, and create a...
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Weather "Whys" Lesson 4: Spring

For Teachers K
Pupils explore the attributes of spring. In this weather lesson, students collect data regarding weather from various media. Pupils graph simple weather data and dress animals for forecasted weather. Students discuss the characteristics...
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Is There Life Before 121?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students observe microbial growth in the lab. In this biology lesson, students determine the conditions suitable for bacterial growth. They explain the methods of sterilization and bioburden testing.
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Handshakes and Greetings in American Culture

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students explore the meaning of greeting friends, acquaintances, strangers and family and learn when shaking hands is appropriate.
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The Strength of the Muscular System

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate the strength of the muscular system. They explore voluntary and involuntary muscle movement and discuss the types of muscles: cardiac or heart, skeletal, and smooth. They visit stations to answer questions...
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Humane Science Projects

For Students 6th - 8th
In this science worksheet, students examine the list of possible science projects. They look for the characteristics that set apart these ideas as humane.
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Microscopy Exercises

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Students explore organisms and botany by utilizing microscopes. In this microscopic research lesson, students define many plant and organism related vocabulary terms such as conifers, moss and spores. Students view spores and other...
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Moldy Jell-O

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Young scholars design an experiment to determine the best conditions for molds growth. In this biology lesson, students collect data for a week and analyze their findings. They create a presentation and share them with the class.
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Biological Succession in a Microecosystem

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the concept of biological succession by simulating the process in a microenvironment with various microorganisms. By engaging in a lab, students determine the factors causing succession and learn population...
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Heart as a Pump

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners explore the working of the heart by making comparisons with the actions of a pump. They find examples of pumps and valves in facets, aerosol sprays, automobile fuel pumps, and many household items in daily use.
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NIMBY...Settlement...This Is The Place

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders identify the discussions, disagreements, and resolutions that zoning or location decisions can create. They explain how NIMBY (NOT IN MY BACK YARD) works and how the desires of the individual and the group affect the NIMBY...
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Living Together as One

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify examples of discrimination in our country's past and present. They examine how bias is harmful to the community as a whole. They also describe what changes have been made to protect different groups.
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Inquiring Minds Want To Know

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders conduct a scientific experiment that help them explain the concept of nature versus nurture.
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Hey Good Looking, What You Got Cooking?

For Teachers 1st
First graders perform a song and skit to illustrate how music can be used to communicate movement As part of the Thanksgiving Day program, 1st graders perform a song and skit that illustrates how music can be used to communicate movement.
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SOS!

For Teachers K - 4th
Students examine natural and man-made threats to sea turtles. They create sea turtle mobiles while studying the range, environment, predators of and threats to sea turtles.
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The Pressure's Off II - Flight

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students investigate what allows air plane to fly, why birds can fly and why people can't. They construct a giant hot air balloon that can be launched using only a hair dryer.
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VH1 And You Don't Stop - 30 Years of Hip-Hop

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners examine the origin and elements of Hip Hop music and the associated culture. They visit websites and listen to examples of the music.
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Garden in an Egg Carton

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students investigate the growth of seedlings planted in egg cartons in the classroom. Measurements are taken as the plants grow and charts created to organize the data.
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Conductivity

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils work together to create a simple conductivity tester. They discover the difference between conductors and insulators. They test different types of materials for their conductivity as well.