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Metalloids

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils discuss metalloids, their use as semiconductors, and their impact on the computer industry. They work in groups to create a visual timeline showing the evolution of the computer.
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The Story of the Transistor

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners brainstorm on how certain items have become smaller as technology advances. They watch a video about the history of the transistor.
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ESL Vocabulary-Chores

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this ESL vocabulary learning exercise, learners study pictures showing various chores, then match pictures to chores and complete related multiple choice questions.
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Comparison of Tangential (Plain Sawn) to Radial (Quarter Sawn)Dimensional Change When Moisture is Added or Removed

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the dimensional changes that occur in wood samples when moisture is added and subtracted. The shapes and sizes of the pieces are compared and contrasted to decide which is best for cabinetry construction.
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Can the Radon Problem Be Fixed?

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners devise the solutions to the radon problem. They consider how radon enters homes and the air flow patterns within them while focusing on the fact that the ultimate source of radon is the rocks and soils under the house. They...
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Can The Radon Problem Be Fixed?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students develop their own solutions to the problem of radon. They share their solutions with the class and if possible carried out. They identify the health issues related to radon.
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The Little Transistor That Could

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research the history of the transistor to explore the nature of technology. They complete a worksheet that coincides with given websites. Then they write a one-page essay about their findings.
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Integrating Mathematical Concepts in the Study of the Atmosphere and the Ocean

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils utilize problem solving strategies that emphasis writing in mathematics, and strategies that have students make decisions and draw conclusions. They connect math to weather and climate topics.
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Bernoulli Effect

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the relationship between velocity and pressure of a fluid. After a lecture/demo, students engage in an experiment which demonstrate the Bernoulli Effect and enhance their understanding.
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How Do Airplanes Stay off the Ground?

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students use balloons and string to duplicate Bernoulli's Principle of wing shape and its affect on liftoff.
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Incredible Inventions That Make A Difference

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders use reading and research skills to retrieve and synthesize information about inventions that have made an impact in their lives. They complete a horizontal timeline adding a picture or graphic above each date.
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Air in the Home: Free for All

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explain that air is everywhere and discuss how living things use air.
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Learning Lesson: Measure the Pressure -- The "Wet" Barometer

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use simple objects to create their own barometer. They have five days to build it and ten days to observe and collect data. They examine thunderstorm safety tips to end the lesson.
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The Thermodynamics of Pizza

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the laws of thermodynamics. They observe demonstrations of each law, read a summary, and analyze how pizza demonstrates the laws of thermodynamics.
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Spelling and Thinking/ Short a

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students participate in a lesson that is concerned with the usage of spelling words that has the short "a" sound. They read the words in list form. Students also write the words in the "an" and "ad" word families.
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Presenting the Hogg Family

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students practice real life problem solving and rounding skills. They determine the amount of coal used each year by a family of four to opertate all of their electrical appliances.
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Atoms, Kinetic Theory, Solids and Fluids

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Pupils identify and describe the building blocks that make up an atom. They also compare the ages of atoms to the ages of the materials they compose,as well as, give examples that illustrate the small size of atoms.
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Rocketry in Motion

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students investigate why a balloon flies in one direction as air escapes in the opposite direction, which helps them understand the nature of rockets and fireworks. Individually and in teams, students conduct research to create a...
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Earth and Beyond

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this earth and beyond worksheet, students answer short answer questions about the atmosphere, the chemical compounds in Earth's atmosphere. Students visit different websites to conduct research of the discoveries of the scientist who...
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Machines 'R' Us

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students increase their vocabulary and knowledge base while learning about different types of machines. In this machine lesson, students glue pictures of the machines they like onto paper and share their collages with classmates.
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Word Choice: Its and It's

For Students 5th - 6th
In these word choice worksheets, students read the sentences and determine the best option from its or it's to complete the sentence.
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Radiation from Space

For Students 9th - 12th
In this radiation worksheet, high schoolers review the different types of radiation waves that come from space and the different telescopes used to detect this radiation. This worksheet has 17 true or false questions.
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Measuring Electricity

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine electricity, what its uses are and how it works.  In this exploring electricity lesson students study voltage, resistance, current and OHM's law. 
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In the Kitchen: Picture Comprehension

For Students 4th - 5th
In this picture analysis worksheet, students study a picture of some people in a kitchen. Students complete an 8 question multiple choice on-line interactive activity about what is seen in the picture.

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