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Serendip

How Do Muscles Get the Energy They Need for Athletic Activity?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Every muscle movement requires energy, but where does that energy come from? Scholars answer this question and more as they complete a worksheet. By following the directions, completing research, and discussing it as a class, they begin...
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Water: A Never Ending Story

For Students K - 1st
Students carry out a number of activities that demonstrate the concepts of evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and soil moisture and runoff. Then students construct a terrarium as a way to observe the water cycle. Immediately...
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Making a Racket: The Science of Tennis

For Students 10th - 12th
As London is heading for the 2012 Olympics, it's not just athletes who are gearing up for action. Engineers, too, are working hard to produce the cutting-edge sporting equipment that guarantees record performances. If you're a tennis...
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Read Works

Read Works: Ancient Greece the Ancient Greeks

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the ancient Greeks. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.