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University of New Orleans

Rock Cycle and Rocks Lab

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Science rocks! Explore three types of rocks and the rock cycle with an igneous rocks experiment. Pupils discuss textures, composition, and learn how melts are formed from the Earth's crust. They weigh materials using a scientific scale...
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Rain Bird Corporation

Rain Forest Teaching Curriculum

For Teachers K - 12th Standards
Take young naturalists on an exploration of the world's tropical rainforests with this extensive collection of lessons and activities. Whether its creating leaf and flower prints or investigating the absorption spectrum of...
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Curated OER

Discovering Language Arts-Intermediate Fiction

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Explore the elements of science fiction. Learners investigate the literary elements present in science fiction and write their own science fiction stories.
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University of Georgia

Freezing and Melting of Water

For Students 9th - 12th
Examine the behavior of energy as water freezes and melts. An engaging activity provides a hands-on experience to learners. Collaborative groups collect data and analyze the graphs of the temperature of water as it freezes and then...
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Mascil Project

Water Quality

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
How do you prevent the spread of water-borne illness in large public swimming areas? Scholars discover the challenges to identifying safe water through an inquiry experiment. They then produce posters sharing their understanding of water...
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Curated OER

Lesson Plan Outline for Rainbow Science

For Students 7th - 12th Standards
Young scientists study light reflection and refraction as they determine the critical angle, the rainbow angle, and color separation in rainbows. Teams record the data they collect in a shared spreadsheet and discuss results with the class.
Activity
Museum of Science

Static Cling

For Teachers K - 6th
Cling to a lesson on static electricity. Pupils take part in experiments where they see how paper from hole punchers, packing peanuts, puffed rice cereal, and other items react when placed near a rubbed balloon. They learn how electrons...
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Virginia Department of Education

Formulas and Percent Compositions of Ionic Compounds

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Try not to blind anyone with science by following the safety rules. The lesson plan encourages scholars to form an ionic compound from magnesium and chlorine. Then they determine the empirical formula and determine the mole ratio and...
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Curated OER

Doing Science Safely

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to how to practice science experiments safely outside of school. In groups, they create a poster showing the safety guidelines and responses to specific situations should they occur. They also practice using...
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Curated OER

Science Trail

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the solar system by conducting Earth science experiments. In this Sun lesson, students identify the different seasons on Earth and discuss their purpose and cause. Students create a sundial and observe the changes to...
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Curated OER

Science Experiments

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders work together in groups to design and complete one science experiment of their choice. Following the experimental steps, they show their experiment and the results to the class in the form of a PowerPoint. They explain...
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Curated OER

The Nature of Science and Technology

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders perform a variety of experiments to observe, form conclusions, and make inferences.  In this experiment activity, 2nd graders experiment based on the result of a pre-assessment. Students share what they have learned.
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Curated OER

Experimenting With Motion

For Teachers 8th - 10th
In this motion worksheet, students design an experiment to investigate motion. They form a question, they develop a hypothesis, they design an experiment and then answer 4 questions about their experiment.
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Curated OER

Designing a Germination Experiment - Part 1

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students experiment with seeds and germination. In this natural science lesson, students discuss the stages of germination. Students engage in a 4 part hands on science activity to view the process of germination.
Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

Top 10 Summer Science Lesson Plans

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Make this summer an exciting learning experience for your students with these engaging science activities!
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Curated OER

Tsunami Simulation Experiment

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the importance of tsunami warning systems. They read and discuss an article, conduct an experiment in a wave tank, calculate wave velocities of tsunamis, and identify what happens to tsunamis as they approach a shoreline.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Greenhouse Effect: Pop Bottle Experiment

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore global warming by conducting a weather experiment. In this greenhouse gas lesson, students define the greenhouse effect and the impact on our ozone layer. Students utilize a soda pop bottle, floodlight bulb, thermometers...
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Curated OER

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students research scientific discoveries and technological innovations. They organize discoveries and innovations in life, environmental, physical, earth and space science categories. They analyze impact of selected discoveries and...
Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

How to Use Classroom Animals to Spark Life Science Inquiry

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Use low maintenance classroom pets to get your students engaged in life science inquiry investigations.
Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

Falling into Science!

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Use these autumn activities to introduce science process skills.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Smells Experiment

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this experiment about the sense of smell worksheet, students test their sense of smell in nine jars of different items. Students write complete a chart with 22 answers.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hurricanes 1: The Science Of Hurricanes

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are introduced to the science of hurricanes in an effort to highlight how forces change the speed and direction of motion. They list facts about hurricanes; including insights about the formation, movement, and impact hurricanes...
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Curated OER

Preschoolers and Science Skills

For Teachers Pre-K - K
You can encourage critical thinking and problem solving by allowing young children to participate in hands-on science activities.
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Curated OER

Science Skills and Experimental Design

For Teachers 6th - 10th
In this experimental design worksheet, students describe the different science skills required when designing an experiment. Then students create a flipbook with the information. This worksheet has 9 short answer questions.

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