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Oh Panther

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students play a game that replicates the balance of prey and predators in an ecosystem. In this physical education lesson, students follow the instructions to play "Oh Panther!" Students collect data regarding the game and discuss the...
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The Bounty of Bernoulli

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explain how Bernoulli's principle apply to some phenomena. In this physics lesson, students draw and explain the demonstrations shown in class. They research and design their own demo on Bernoulli's principle.
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How Do You Move Along the Earth?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars determine their own walking and running velocity. In this physics lesson, students calculate velocity using distance and time information. They compare human and animal speeds.
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Eating to Win

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners examine human health by completing a sports nutrition worksheet. In this eating habits lesson, students discuss the importance of a balanced diet and proper feeding times when competing in physical activities. Learners complete...
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An Alien Periodic Table

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students construct a periodic table based on the physical and chemical properties of elements. In this chemistry lesson, students share their work with the class and explain why they classified the elements that way.
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A Cut Above the Rest Administration Procedures

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze how the Law of Conservation of Energy applies to the design and use of scissors. Working in groups, they determine the output work for a standard pair of scissors.
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Circuit Training

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars participate in physical education activities in stations. They practice line jumps, squats, jumping jacks, running, and ball rolling.
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Fitness Four Square

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students play the common game of Four Square while incorporating fitness into the activity. They participate a variety of exercises that work on strength and flexibility.
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Helping Hands Tag

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners work as teams to help others and develop cardio-respiratory endurance. They play a game of tag using noodles.
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Correlation Chapter 1

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compare ways in which people form different cultures think about and deal with their physical environment and social conditions. They identify examples of change and recognize examples of cause and effect relationships. Students...
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Momentum

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the concept of momentum. In this physics lesson, students observe and compare two "carts" being released to move in various situations, and draw conclusions as to why the carts moved or didn't move.
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Flower Power: An Introduction to Heredity

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students observe flowers and how they grow according to heredity. In this flowers lesson plan, students observe physical traits that make flowers the offspring of other flowers, and fill out worksheets according to their findings.
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Flip Flop

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Pupils participate in a stretching warm-up exercise. In this physical education lesson, students warm up the large muscle groups by standing on their hands and legs in a belly up position or a belly down position. Pupils flip their...
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Friction Restriction: Creating a Design Plan to Redesign the Tread of Tennis Sneakers to Increase Friction

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars evaluate the friction of tennis sneakers and redesign them to increase friction. In this physics lesson, students calculate starting, sideways and forward stopping friction. Using quantitative data, they prove that...
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Investigation: Blast Off!

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore physics by participating in a class experiment. In this flight instructional activity, 1st graders create a spinner using construction paper and snap cubes which fly when spun right in class. Students make...
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Is That Icebox Green?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders create a timeline of the development of electrical appliances. In this physics lesson, 7th graders explore energy consumption over the past 90 years. They create a poster about their chosen electrical device detailing its...
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The REAL Transformers

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders create a model of a hydroelectric generator. In this physics lesson, 9th graders discuss how energy can be transformed from one form to another. They make a flow chart for different energy generating plants.
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Resistors and Scientific Notation

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explain the importance of scientific notation. In this physics lesson plan, students determine the resistance of resistors using the colored bands. They compare and contrast scientific notation and resistor band notation.
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Learn to Build a Rocket in 5 Days

For Teachers K - 5th
Students explore physics by participating in an engineering activity. In this rocket lesson plan, students define a list of scientific vocabulary terms such as "re-engineering" and "trade-off." Students identify the rocket creation...
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Electricity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify the relationship between batteries, circuits and voltage. In this physics instructional activity, students investigate the way batteries are put into different apparatus. They discuss why different machinery need...
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Ionocraft Lifter

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the different types of lifters through a series of activities. In this physics lesson, students explain the mechanics involved in the lifter designs. They compare aluminum versus zinc lifters.
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Alka-Seltzer Rockets: How to Build Your Own Rocket

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students create a rocket using Alka-seltzer of baking soda and vinegar. In this physics lesson, students identify the factors affecting the length of time the rocket is propelled. They relate this activity to actual rocket launched in...
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Panther Mania

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students work together as a class to achieve the goal of good behavior.
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Machines

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explain how machines make work easier. They calculate mechanical advantage. Students describe the six types of simple machines and calculate the ideal mechanical advantage for different types of simple machines.

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