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Determining Momentum and Energy Loss of Balls Colliding Against Different Surfaces

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students experiment with the bounce of balls on various surfaces. In this physics lesson, students use various surfaces to bounce balls to study the momentum. This hands-on activity with the concepts of elasticity of surfaces which is...
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Debate in the Classroom: The Pebble Mine Pundits

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research and debate the pros and cons of the Pebble Mine in Alaska from a variety of perspectives. They also write a position paper that either supports or opposed Pebble Mine develpoment.
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The Sky Show

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Pupils use lecture and research to answer the question: Why is the sky blue? students research a variety of other sky phenomena, chart their observations and participate in experiments.
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Honor Your Special Qualities

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students view different sculptures from artist Ronald Baron. They discuss what the sculpture depicts. They are to create a thank you trophy for someone they know. They are to focus on that person's special qualities.
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Birds of Wisconsin

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore the job done by ornithologists. They role play identifying the characteristics that make a bird a bird. They discuss what makes each bird species unique. Students are introduced to Wisconsin's most common and rare...
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Ads Are Everywhere

For Students 5th - 6th
In this advertisements worksheet, learners read a list of 25 specific forms of advertising. Students then answer 2 essay questions. This worksheet directs learners to read an article not provided here.
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The Month of April-Writing Prompts

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this writing prompt worksheet, students complete a writing prompt for each day in April. Worksheet is a series of prompts, 3 per page. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Gold Mine

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students view and discuss a demonstration of how gold is mined and panned. They design and create a tunnel that has reinforcements to withstand collapse.
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Thar She Blows!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners identify the advantages and disadvantages of wind farms and turbines. They examine how weather conditions can affect their effectiveness and how engineers are trying to solve the problem. They discover how engineers use this...
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More than Masks

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners design their own mask using the face as the base. Using pieces of acetate, they mold the material into the shape of their face and turning it into an animal. They must draw their design and calculate the measurements before...
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Remember the Bridge: Poems of a People

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore poems of African Americans. They research a famous African American, write a report, create a timeline of events in African American history, create a map of the New World, and research Molly Walsh. After...
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Numeracy Practice- Going Out For Lunch

For Students 4th - 5th
For this math worksheet, students complete the various types of activities that include graphs, data tables, and completing number sentences.
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ESL: Homonym Quiz 43

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this ESL homonym quiz, students complete a set of 20 multiple choice questions, choosing the correct homonym to complete a sentence. Students may click on an "answer" button. 
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Engineering Activity

For Students 4th - 6th
In this engineering worksheet, students research engineering and fill in blanks to complete sentences. A reference web site is given.
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Revised “Understanding Nutrition” Activity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students evaluate their current food choices. In this health science lesson, students test different drinks to rate the amount of Vitamin C content. They discuss results in class.

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