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Flammable and Combustible Liquids

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students complete the required topics for the OSHA 10-hour course. They are presented with Flammable and Combustible Liquids. Students define the following tems: flash point, flammable liquid, and combustible liquid. They are explained...
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Machine Guarding

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders describe at least two of the main causes of machine accidents. Possible responses: Unauthorized persons doing maintenance or using the machines. Missing or loose machine guards. List three of the requirements for...
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Earthquake Preparation and Survival Strategies

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners examine the different ways that earthquakes have been predicted.  In this earthquake lesson plan students plan ways that people can prepare for earthquakes. 
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AP Biology Lesson Outline

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders research about the different careers in bioengineering. In this biology lesson, 12th graders identify the different stages in the cell cycle. They discuss the pros and cons of using radiation.
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Real People, Real Farms: Case studies of organic agriculture

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study examples of organic agriculture from around the country.  In this sustainable agriculture instructional activity students apply what they learn to real life situations. 
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Lightning It's Shocking, It's Frightening, It's Lightning!

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders decide what they want to explore lightning, how to go about finding the answers, and deciding what skills they need to further study some of their questions.
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Coastal Development

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine how a coastal area changes after it has been developed. They discover the impact of development on the environment. They illustrate their own non-developed area and change it into a developed area.
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Mother Nature's Laboratory

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students research how various plants and animals adapt over time to specific habitats and for specific purposes. Students produce a pictorial report on an example of an animal or plant's adaptation.
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The effects of microgravity

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders are given a scenario in the lesson that presents a problem that needs to be solved. They conduct research from multiple sources in order to gather information. This is used to contribute to possible solutions proposed by...
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Jane Goodall

For Teachers K
Students identify Jane Goodall as a scientist who studies the behavior of chimpanzees. They listen to a biography of Jane Goodall and review the location of Africa. Then students participate in an animal observation activity.
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Native Plant Restoration Project

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students distinguish between exotic and native plant species. They work in groups in the field to restore a natural habitat. A class map is created to reflect their work in the field.
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Careers in Space Shuttle Launch

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Student work through the tasks outlined in an interactive PowerPoint presentation such as research, Internet exploration, and data gathering.
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Astronomy: A Star Party

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explain the functions of a telescope. They name the parts of the telescope. After previously learning the planets and constellations, students identify and view them during a star party.
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Organs to Go...

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explain the principles of experimental design and reinforce the steps of the scientific method. Each group of students create a "slush" type mixture to store a chicken liver.
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How to Recycle a Rock

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore the rock cycle and explore how rocks are made, changed, destroyed and recreated. They create representations of these processes with hands-on activities.
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General Industry Outreach Training Program

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Young scholars, after being introduced to an overview of the hazards of electricity at the workplace, view a power point presentation involving the four types of injuries that could result from contact with electricity: electrocution or...
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Making Kites

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in the study of kites and focus upon the evaluation and designs invovled. They conduct research into the different types of designs and use the information in order to create unique project designs. The drawings are...
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A Star Party

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the parts and function of a telescope.  In this investigative lesson students gain an understanding of a telescope and identify planets and constellations. 
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Get on the Hurricane Track...Prepare Yourself!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students research hurricanes. Students explore the stages of hurricanes, the Weather Forecasting Center, and tracking of hurricanes. They analyze information and produce a public service announcement educating the public on hurricane...
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Design Your Own Building

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore the use of design principles in the real world. They evaluate how problems can be solved using design principles. In groups, students design the floor plan for a building of their choice.
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Responsibility

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars invite community workers to visit and speak about how they serve the community.  In this character education lesson, students recognize that community workers have an obligation to protect and serve others.  Young scholars...
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Japan Teacher Implementation Plan/ Japanese Culture

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students in a variety of activities in order to appreciate the culture of Japan. The primary assessments are an art project and a written report. This lesson plan is extremely helpful because it includes the rubric for both projects.
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Would You Believe Your Eyes?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students study the parts and functions of the human eye. They create dodecagons which are twelve-sided figures with twelve equal angles and share these with the class so that each student can begin to see how many different illusions can...
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The Last Great Race

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders identify and discover why the Iditarod race is done each year. They explore the historical significance of the Iditarod. Students also use web sites to research related topics, i.e. diseases (diptheria), geography of...