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Photosynthesis and Respiration
In this photosynthesis and respiration worksheet, students will explore the function of the stomata on plant leaves Students will write the photosynthesis equation and label a diagram showing the movement of water, carbon dioxide, and...
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Smog Be Gone
Learners begin the instructional activity by identifying greenhouse gases.  In groups, they observe and record the effect of the gases on the atmosphere and the temperature of the Earth.  They participate in activities that describe the...
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Fractions and Chemistry
In this fractions in chemistry activity, students solve 2 problems where they state all the answers as simple fractions or integers. They determine ratios of molecules in gasoline and they find ratio of molecules in the creation of...
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Chemical Equations and Stoichiometry
In this chemical equations activity, students write ten combustion equations given a hydrocarbon compound. They write the equations and balance each.
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Naming and Covalent Compounds
In this compounds worksheet, students practice naming compounds and classifying them as ionic, covalent, or polyatomic compounds. This worksheet has 12 fill in the blank and 12 problems to solve.
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Naming and Covalent Compounds
In this naming and covalent compounds worksheet, students name 12 compounds using a chart of polyatomic ions if needed. They also draw covalent bonds in 6 compounds and answer 6 questions about ionic bonds, covalent bonds and polyatomic...
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Body and Blood
Students explore the cardiovascular system.  Through the use of video, students observe the heart pumping an oxygen-enriched blood supply through arteries to the muscles in use during exercise.  They participate in activities to explore...
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What Plants Need in Order to Survive and Grow: Light
Students conduct an experiment to evaluate whether plants need light to survive and grow. They observe and gather data about plant responses to different growth regimes, analyze the data, and make conclusions about basic plant needs.
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Dissolving Solids and Gases
In this dissolving solids and gases learning exercise, high schoolers learn that the process of dissolving gas is opposite of the process of dissolving solids. Students answer 3 critical thinking questions about dissolving gases and...
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Making Connections-Review Experimental Design and Homeostasis
In this experimental design and homeostasis worksheet, students complete 20 sentences with key terms about designing experiments, gathering data, graphing data and determining controls. They also complete sentences about homeostasis and...
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Chemistry and Bonding
In this bonding learning exercise, students take an interactive quiz with 15 multiple choice questions about the VSEPR Theory, bonding, the geometry of molecules, Lewis structures, resonance structures and enthalpy changes.
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Air Pollution
In this air pollution worksheet, students match 10 terms related to acid rain, pollution, and smog to their definitions. They complete 5 puzzles to create words related to air pollution by combining 2 terms.
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Plant Growth - Light and Shade
Third graders conduct an experiment comparing plants.  In this plant lesson, 3rd graders plant seeds and grow two varieties of plant comparing the light needed for it to grow.  Students make predictions and record their...
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The "Laws" and Principles of Chemical Reactions
In this chemical reaction principles instructional activity, learners read about definite proportions and the law of conservation of mass. Students read about how to balance a chemical equation. Then learners complete 20 fill in the...
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Air and Water in the Environment
Young scholars demonstrate an awareness of air as a substance that surrounds us and takes up space, and whose movement we feel as wind. They predict and describe how local weather conditions affect living things, including themselves.
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The Breathtaking Nature of the Urban Explosion, Part 4
Learners explore the respiratory system.  They use a computer to monitor the respiratory rate of an individual.  They determine residual oxygen levels in exhaled air.  Students evaluate how internal 02 and C02 concentrations influence...
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PLANTS LOVE AIR
Students identify that plants cannot develop adequately without air and predict what happens to the leaf of a geranium brought to class. They draw a picture of what they think the leaf will look like after a week of being covered....
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Environment: Climate Change
Students explore climate change and the greenhouse effect.  Using provided definitions, they assess local weather conditions and analyze long term climatic data for their areas.  Once they explore the concept of and connection between...
Nuffield Foundation 
Measuring Respiratory Quotient
How do scientists prove tiny living things respire? Young scientists build a respirometer and measure respiration rates in living creatures. By comparing the measurements of both plants and animals, they understand the similarities.
Texas State Energy Conservation Office
Global Climate Change
Here is an extensive reading resource that addresses our climate change crisis. It thoroughly explains the greenhouse effect, related Earth cycles, and the history of climate change. Use it as part of the intended unit, published by the...
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What's the Matter? (Living and Non-Living Things)
Understand how chemical reactions recombine atoms to create the "chemicals of life". An experiment, showing the basic chemical reactions of an iron nail or a match, helps young children start their understanding of permanent changes.
Texas Heart Institute
Anatomy: How Does the Cardiovascular System Work?
How can the circulatory system compare to a city map? Pupils distinguish the "roadways" and "vehicles" of the cardiovascular system, compare the anatomy and function of veins and arteries, and review different types of blood cells with...
Re Energy
Build Your Own Biogas Generator
What is biogas and how is it made? After examining background information about the sources of biogas and biogas generators, class members follow the provided information and build a biogas generator that can be used in the...
Texas Heart Institute
Exercise: What Kinds of Activities Are Best?
What happens in the muscles during anaerobic and aerobic exercise, and how does this affect the heart and our overall health? A cross-curricular lesson plan that introduces learners to the lifelong benefits of exercise, including...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
