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Science Spelling #2

For Students 5th - 6th
In this science spelling worksheet, students are given science word definitions, then fill in missing letters to form their matching spelling words. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Science Letter Shapes Puzzle

For Students 5th - 6th
In this science word puzzle, students fit words to shapes using a set of 15 definition clues. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Triumph and Disaster

For Students 7th - 12th
In this global studies worksheet, students read a 6-paragraph article regarding a Wimbledon match and respond to short answer questions. Vocabulary words and definitions are also included.
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Oxygen

For Teachers K - 12th
Students explore oxygen and its physical and chemical propeties.  In this investigative activity students complete several experiments using oxygen.
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Summer Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this summer themed ESL activity, students will examine 20 summer themed vocabulary words and then match them with their definition.
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A Potpourri of Thermo Questions

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this thermodynamics worksheet, students match terms to their definitions such as enthalpy, equilibrium, bond energy, and heat capacity. This worksheet has 20 words to match.
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Investigating and Using Biomass Gases

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the definitions of biomas gasification and generate their own biomass gas.  In this renewable energy lesson plan students collect gases and roast a marshmallow. 
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The Advantage of Machines

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Show your students how to make their work easier. The first lesson plan in a series of 10 introduces the class to work and the way simple machines can be make work easier. The simple machines scholars can find in everyday items are...
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Energy for Free: Perpetual Motion Machines

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students observe the "drinking bird" perpetual motion machine and critically examine the designs of other so-called perpetual motion machines. They use this experience to create their own definition of conservation of energy.
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Map Keys

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine maps and map keys. In this locating map features lesson plan, 3rd graders use crayons, markers and colored pencils to label maps. Students work in partners to read map keys and locate given places and things.
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Micro-organism Immune System Tag

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students play a game of tag and reinforce their understanding of the immune system.
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Simple Machines

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students engage in a lesson that explores the concept of simple machines. They view a powerpoint media presentation and then are introduced to adult volunteers for the lesson. Each volunteer is at a station with a simple machine and...
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Kicking

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders demonstrate proper kicking technique as it is used in soccer. They practice kicking with different parts of the foot and participate in a kicking relay.
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A Taste of the Caribbean

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students are introduced to the foods and traditions of the Caribbean. In groups, they brainstorm their own definition of culture and review the physical and political geography of the Caribbean. They spend time sampling different foods...
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Chemistry - Atoms and Elements

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students perform varied activities as part of a layered curriculum unit: They write and perform a skit that outlines the evolution of the model of the atom. The script is submitted to the teacher for review before performance.
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Motion Near Earth

For Students 9th - 12th
In this motion worksheet, students will match 5 physics vocabulary words relating to motion with their definitions. Then, they will review 9 statements of different motion scenarios to determine is the statement is true or false....
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45 Vocabulary Words

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this vocabulary instructional activity, students complete multiple choice questions on what the vocabulary words mean. Students complete 45 questions total.
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Keep This Under Your Hat

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students identify and describe the human and physical characteristics of various geographical areas. In groups, they wear a hat to represent that region and view slides on how they are worn. They create a collage using magazine pictures...
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Chemical Reactions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students work in groups to define chemistry vocabulary including the terms reactants, products, exothermic and endothermic. They then combine the group definitions to arrive at a consensus definition for the class. Students also listen...
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Local Area - What Is a Region?

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students examine the physical characteristics of the Connecticut River Valley. They view and analyze maps, identify common physical characteristics, and color in the Connecticut River on a map of New Hampshire and Vermont.
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Local Area - What Is a Region?

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students examine the physical characteristics of the Connecticut River Valley. They analyze maps and pictures, identify physical characteristics of the region, and color in the Connecticut River on a map.
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Mystery Polymers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine how some natural substances are polymers.  In this polymer lesson students complete a lab and give examples of a physical change. 
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Insect Introduction

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate insects and non-insects by creating their own definitions. They complete a series of activities relating to insects.
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Ice Breakers: A Lab Experience About the Effects of Global Warming on Icecaps

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students describe the physical properties of ice and speculates on the dangers that icecaps might pose on a global scale. They then demonstrate, through a series of experiments, several physical properties of ice (ability to fracture,...