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Heating and Cooling a Really Large Lizard
Students investigate the effect of temperature on cold-blooded animals, using a 5 x 8 inch index card to represent a dinosaur as their model organism. Students measure temperature changes that occurs at different angles to a light...
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28 Days - The Lunar Cycle time line
Third graders create a labeled lunar diagram time line illustrating the lunar cycle using Internet resources. An assigned date/month is given to each student, and an online Moon Phase calculator assists them with their drawings.
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School Sleuths Treasure Map
Students are explained how a grid and compass work. They are also explained that archaeologists use grids as a record of the exact location of artifacts. Students define the term datum as a point of reference on grids from which all...
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Measuring The Diameter of a Star
In this space science activity, students find the correct measurements using the tools provided in this lab experiment. The second page is used to record data.
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Density
Learners find the mass, volume, and density of various objects. In this density measurement lesson plan, students observe how same-sized objects can have different masses, then use water displacement to find the density of each object...
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Quadrilateral Attributes
Students classify quadrilaterals. In this quadrilateral lesson, students identify the characteristics of quadrilaterals. They write their findings in a journal. Students use geoboards to create quadrilaterals from given descriptions.
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Triangles
Fourth graders participate in three experiments to gain understanding of triangles. For this triangles lesson, 4th graders use pipe cleaners to create bubble pipes, basketball hoops and bingo cards to display the characteristics of...
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Let's Measure
Students measure shells using 3 different methods. In this measurement lesson plan, students work in two groups to measure the length of a shell using two different units of measure. The groups compare their results, measure...
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Death On Board La Belle: Finding Clues from Old Bones
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...
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Understanding Kidney Disease
Students experiment to determine information about kidney function. In this kidney function lesson, students use the scientific method to experiment with eggs, water, salt, sugar, and vegetable oil to simulate kidney function. They...
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An Egg is Quiet
Students discover information about animal eggs by reading the book, An Egg is Quiet. In this animal science lesson, students research different animals to find out what their eggs look like. Students use a provided chart to...
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Speedy Trials
Fifth graders investigate how forces affect the motion of an object. In this physics lesson, 5th graders calculate an object's speed using a mathematical formula. They discuss how force and mass affects the speed.
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Geologic cross section of Manhattan, NYC
Students draw an accurate geologic cross section by using a given data table. They relate the features of the cross section to geologic processes. Students then relate the characteristics of the bedrock to the architecture.
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Counting the Stars in Draco
In this counting stars instructional activity, students construct a histogram for stars in a given star field using their apparent magnitude. Students answer 5 questions using their tabulated data and histogram to answer questions about...
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Algebra/Geometry Institute Summer 2009 - Triangles and the Pythagorean Theorem
Seventh graders find the perimeter and area of triangles. In this finding the perimeter and area of triangles lesson plan, 7th graders find the perimeter and area of triangles given two sides. Students find the missing side...
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Variable Skies
Students examine factors which affect a vortex and create model tornadoes. They identify variables, pose a testable question, and perform an experiment using the scientific method. After they collect their data, students write a complete...
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Which Brand of Air Freshener is Most Cost Effective?
Learners use scientific method to determine cost-effectiveness of air freshener, and create PowerPoint presentations to share their results.
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Destination Red Planet
Learners explore reasons why people are interested in exploring other planets. After reading an article, they identify developments in the mission to Mars. Using the internet, they research the history of exploring Mars and create a...
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Is a Pulley a Special Kind of Lever?
Fifth graders use information from their text to read and discuss pulleys and levers. They examine a top sketch of the arrangement of a fixed pulley. Working in groups, 5th graders perform experiments to test the effect of using a pulley...
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Plant Systems
Second graders learn about plant systems and how plants grow and function. For this plant lesson plan, 2nd graders collect data based on roots, leaves, terrariums, plant uses, and locations of certain kinds of plants. They fill out...
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What The Peanuts Say: Catabolism and Calories
Students investigate the energy released by a peanut and a piece of a walnut. In this catabolism and calories lesson plan, students burn a peanut and a piece of a walnut and measure the temperature of the water before burning and after...
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How Does My River Flow?
Learners create a river. For this water flow lesson, students predict how they think their river will flow and then construct a river box. Learners create a landscape for the river to flow through, let the river flow and record...
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Geometry- Coordinate Plane
Middle schoolers plot points on a coordinate grid. In this coordinate plane lesson, students use a coordinate grid to locate the perimeter points of pictures, identify quadrants and use the coordinate points to draw the picture on...
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Move It! With Simple Machines
Students explore engineering by participating in a mechanical class activity. In this simple machines lesson, students identify many simple machines that allow them to perform tasks easily each day. Students collaborate in small groups...