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Our Solar System

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students analyze the theories of the formation of the universe and solar system. Students analyze planetary motion and the physical laws that explain that motion: Rotation, Revolution, Apparent diurnal motions of the stars, sun, and...
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Using Synonyms

For Students 6th - 8th
In this using synonyms worksheet, students review and discuss what synonyms are and circle the two synonyms found in each of twenty sentences.
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Australian Aboriginal People: A Fun Introduction

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read from a book of poems titled, "Ann the Goanna," and discuss the concept of indigenous people with the teacher. Students answer questions about specific poems read, using a final poem titled, "Reconciliation" to discuss the...
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English Exercises: Activities to Teach Peace

For Students 5th
In this English exercises:  activities to teach peace worksheet, 5th graders listen the the song Together, interactively select 13 words to complete the lyrics, read a quote, explain it and draw a picture about it, make a peace...
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Mark Zuckerberg

For Students 4th - 6th
In this famous people worksheet, students read a selection about the life of Mark Zuckerberg, then complete a variety of comprehension activities including synonym matches, fill-in-the-blank sentence completions, unscrambling words and...
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Looking into Space

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore how telescopes work, build a model of their own, and consider how real telescopes can be used to ask-and help answer-questions about the universe.
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As the Earth Turns

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore why the sun and moon seems to disappear and reappear creating day and night.
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Teachers' Notes: Switch Gets Ready!

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students practice multiplication facts, answer simple math questions from two, five, and ten times-tables, explore concept of halves and quarters, complete worksheet containing range of shapes to make shape picture, and sort data and...
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The Chemistry Connection

For Students 8th - 10th
In this proteins activity, students read about the chemical compound, protein. Students determine where proteins are found in the body and how enzymes help the body react. Then students complete 3 short answer questions.
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Journey of Life: Hinduism

For Students 9th - 12th
In this religion instructional activity, students read about the practices associated with the Hindu religion. They write short answers which express their feelings on the topics of arranged marriages, and the concept of life after death.
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Culminating Alternative Energy Project

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students work in teams to complete an alternative energy project. In this alternative energy lesson plan, students are assigned a city and decide on the most appropriate alternative energy source for their city. Students use maps from...
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Matter: Build a Word

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine matter and the periodic table of elements. In this matter lesson, 4th graders discuss atoms and their composition. Students explore the periodic table of elements and use it to spell words out of the elements.
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Solar System: Let's Take a Trip

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders consider outer space. In this introductory solar system lesson, 3rd graders complete a KWL chart and listen to the story The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System, by Joanna Cole & Bruce Degen. They will contribute...
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The Guest Investigator Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students conduct a brief astrophysics lab matching the EUVE spectra of various kinds of "mystery" stars with the spectra of known stars taken at Extreme Ultraviolet and optical wavelengths to determine their type.
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The Path of the Sun, the Ecliptic

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers are introduced to the ecliptic, the zodiac and the apparent motions of the Sun, Moon and planets across the sky.
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The Path of the Sun: The Ecliptic

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the celestial sphere and the paths it takes in the solar system.
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The Chinese Zodiac

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create their own personalized Zodiac page on a word processing document after researching and discussing the origins of Zodiak signs. This lesson does include resource links and may be controversial.
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Satellite Mobiles

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss satellites and their functions. They design and construct their own satellite out of readily available materials. Students are taught the definition of a satellite. They discuss the two main purposes of satellites:...
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The Celestial Sphere

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the celestial sphere, describing its apparent rotation and the special role of the pole star.
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Proofreading Practice

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this proofreading activity, students read a short paragraph, find 5 misspelled words and spell each correctly in boxes beneath the paragraph. Worksheet is part of the Glencoe Online site.
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Mother Earth - Father Sky

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders research and write about Cyrus Dillan. They explain one of Dillan's sculptures. Students locate six constellations and two planets. They research and write about the daily life of the Pawnee.
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How Many?

For Students Pre-K - K
In this book-making activity, students create a number and color book. Each page gives a picture of a group of items with a sentence. Students insert the correct number and trace the color word.
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Max's Math Adventures

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this counting practice worksheet, students read the story rhyme about counting practice. Students count a handful of objects they find in their home. Students then count the objects illustrated in each picture set. Students also draw...
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Breaking News English: NASA Telescope to Look for Other Earths

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "NASA Telescope to Look for Other Earths," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 10 true or false questions about the selection.

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