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A Fish Tale

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students conduct an experiment. In this fish lesson plan, students discover how fish cells respond to fresh and salty water and if temperature effect the movement of a fish's gills. Students also identify the characteristics of a fish.
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Death On Board La Belle: Finding Clues from Old Bones

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students practice analyzing skeletal remains for clues by using the Internet.  In this scientific investigation lesson, students research the La Belle shipwreck using the Internet and written materials, later completing a Skeletal Report...
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Classification of Cerealites

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a dichotomous key. In this categorizing lesson, students create a dichotomous key for different types of cereal. Students classify the cereal into groups such as flakes and cereal with holes. Students discuss their...
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Math is Everywhere!

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this everyday math skills pretest, students answer ten multiple choice questions based on their knowledge of everyday math skills such as estimation, addition, and measurement.
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Amphibians Internet Activity

For Students 5th - 10th
In this amphibians worksheet, students click on the links in the questions about amphibians to find the answers to the questions and then come back and answer the questions. Students answer 10 questions total.
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Milkweed and Monarch Butterfly Mania: Measuring

For Students 7th - 8th
In this milkweed and monarch butterfly mania:  measuring activity, students use photos of milkweed plants and caterpillars next to a ruler to estimate the measurements of 10 leaves and 15 caterpillars, calculating and recording surface...
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Changing State

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students examine the changing states of water. In this solid, liquid, gas activity, students discover that water changes when heated or cooled. Students make predictions and then use the interactive whiteboard to "heat and cool" the...
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Keeping Warm

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young scholars experiment with thermal insulators. In this heat transfer lesson, students predict and then measure heat loss from a cup of water using different materials as insulators. Young scholars complete a line graph to display...
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Earth Energy Budget Lab

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students conduct experiments showing the greenhouse effect. In this scientific experiment lesson plan, students test for CO2 concentration, water vapor, ground albedo, and clouds. They describe what factors affect temperature and how...
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Dibble Pond Ecosystem

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students collect specimen and analyze it. In this biology activity, students analyze and evaluate the diversity found in specific environment. They use the correct terminology as they do their write up for the experiment.
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Interaction at a Distance

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore magnetism. In this magnetism lesson, students discover the purpose of different magnets. Students perform an experiment by testing the magnetism through different items. Students collect data on the experiment.
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In the Mix

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students construct a water filter. In this engineering lesson, students discover how to construct a water filtration system. Students work in groups to sort tools by their properties. Students analyze and construct a water filtration...
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Fun With Adhesives

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students observe, measure, and record the properties in making objects stick together using science tools. In this science lesson, students explore with their senses while mixing flour and water. Additionally, students share their...
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Counting Money Activity

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore commerce by practicing monetary transactions. For this consumer math lesson, 2nd graders practice using math functions to add and subtract different amounts of money. Students identify the different monetary units...
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Catching Rays

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers investigate solar collectors. In this energy lesson, students create and demonstrate solar collectors. They will use measurement, data collecting, and analyze their findings to determine the best orientations for their...
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Sunlight and Warm Air

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students examine the different ways heat can be felt.  In this radiation and conduction lesson, students recognize that the sun radiates heat. Students conduct three experiments to find how the sun warms the Earth and how that heat is...
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Let's Make a Compost Cake

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students create a compost cake. For this gardening and decomposition science lesson, students review and describe the "nutrient cycle." Students create a compost pile, measure and record the dimensions and temperature of the pile, and...
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Slush Rush

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Young scholars navigate software to help students understand the benefits of computer models.  In this computer models lesson, young scholars use computer inquiry tools to record simulated events and how they affect objects such as...
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Introduction to the Periodic Table of Elements

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explain how the elements are arranged in the periodic table. In this chemistry instructional activity, students determine the subatomic particles for certain elements. They research the physical and chemical properties of an...
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Don’t Cry Over Spoiled Milk!

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore how milk spoils over time. In this biology lesson plan, 7th graders discover how pH changes as microorganisms enter the food and multiply. They explain the benefits of pasteurization process.
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A Plop and Fizz

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders perform an experiment to determine the effect of temperature on reaction rates. In this chemistry lesson, 7th graders take measurements and record data. They create a graph and analyze results.
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What Influences Reaction Rate?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners study reaction rates, what determines how fast a reaction happens and how the chemical changes occur.  In this reactions lesson students complete a lab where they use Alka-Seltzer to observe reaction rate and create a graph with...
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Science Center Ideas for Students Who Finish Work Early

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
A science center can be a great way to extend the learning of students who finish their work early.
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Energy Activities

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students conduct a variety of experiments related to solar energy, heating, cooling, gravity, physical insulation and wind. They consider how the experiments relate to energy and the consumption of energy and then participate in a class...

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