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Pushing Through Learning Difficulties

For Teachers K - 10th
Parents might find that teaching special needs children at home can be incredibly beneficial.
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Design a Paraplegic Equestrian Saddle

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Studnets develop a new equestrian saddle for a paraplegic rider.
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Monster Magnet Rally

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the properties of the N and S poles on a magnet. They attach small bar magnets to the top of "match box" cars and attempt to crash them into each other. They each write a summary describing their findings.
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Salt and Water Divorce by a Physical Change

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers discuss the definitions of physical and chemical properties and changes. They vaporize a solution of salt and water, observing the sodium chloride that is left behind.
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Funky Food Farm

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research about ways to keep food from spoiling. In this health science instructional activity, students design an experiment to keep the ice cubes from melting. They present their designs and results in class.
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You Are Where You Live

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore where insects live and how they have adapted to their environment.
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You Are Where You Live

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders observe insects in a number of habitats. They recognize which insect characteristics are adaptations to their habitats.
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The Perils of Drinking Water

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students determine the presence of drugs in water. In this chemistry lesson plan, students experiment on water samples using thin layer and column chromatography. They determine the concentration of drugs present using graphical analysis.
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KETCHUP, MUSTARD AND MAYO

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students participate in a team game where they are attempting to pull as many flags as possible from the opposing teams. They work on their dodging, fleeing, tagging, and agility throughout the game.
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Transmission of Disease

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students provide names of viral diseases that they would possibly like to be infected with today; listing them on the Smart Board. They then come to an agreement about what virus to use and use beakers of fluids to simulate how viruses...
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It Is the Little Things That Count

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders are introduced to the importance of warm-ups, stretching, hydration and cool-downs in exercise. They perform these activities and discuss any observations.
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Density of a Gas

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the mass, volume, and density of a gas by producing it in a chemical reaction. The entire Density of a Gas Lab and L section of the K W L chart be formatively assessed.
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Halloween Stations

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students rotate through Halloween named stations in the gym using their throwing and striking skills.
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Introduction To the Art of Stone Masonry

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers are introduced to the art of stone masonry. They identify the seven basic stone tools, demonstrate their use, and compile a list of their cost.
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Apply Technological Design and Scientific Habits of Mind

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the concepts involved in technological designs. In groups, they design and build a technology related item using research to backup why they have chosen that specific design. They experiment by varying...
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Investigating the Compost

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers are introduced to the concept of biodegradability. In groups, they use the internet to research the types of materials that affect the process. They collect materials from their local community and develop an experiment...
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Bean Bag Scavenger Hunt

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Students look for hidden bean bags on the playground. Once all bags are found, students may hide them from each other. Each student should have the opportunity to hide and find the bean bags. While students are hunting, the teacher...
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Charlotte and Her Relatives Visit the Classroom: Spider Activities, Experiments and Projects

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners compare and contrast different spider species that they capture and maintain in the classroom for several days. They identify and research the species characteristics and living requirements then conduct an experiment on spider...
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Celebrating S.C. (Field Day Theme)

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students celebrate different field events that are celebrated in South Carolina. For the Freedom Weekend Aloft activity students line up in two teams with the first person from each team standing inside a starting hoop. The first two...
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Graphing Your Motion-Day 1

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the concepts of motion, velocity and acceleration through graphing their own movement using LoggerPro. They become more familiar with the computer technology. Students explore graphing in real time and graph on...
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Measuring the Speed of a Wave

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars create an experiment in which they measure the speed of a wave and record the data in a graph. They work in small groups to write the procedure for the experiment and share it with another group for cross checking of the...
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What Is Electricity

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders develop an understanding of static electricity and discover how to detect a charge by using electroscopes.  In this electricity lesson plan, 4th graders complete a lab on electricity and discuss the results with the class. 
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Alternate Energy

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders present alternate energy sources to the class. In this alternative energy lesson, 9th graders research and present alternative energy resources to the class. They use Power Point and Alice software in their work.
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Healthful Living Field Day

For Teachers K - 5th
Students participate in healthy living activities prepared by the school's physical education program and local health professionals.

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