Writing
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Hello, Is Anybody Out There? (cont.)

For Students 6th - 8th
In this space science worksheet, students read an informative passage about radio waves and the possibility of sending messages in space. The passage describes a "Sounds of Earth" record on the Voyager satellite which contains messages...
Lesson Plan
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TE Activity: The Beat Goes On

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners determine what the pulse is before examining how to measure the heart rate in different situations. They build a simple device that measures the heart rate, take heart rates, and record them on a worksheet. They discuss how...
Worksheet
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Hunt the Fact Monster Hunt #21

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this internet research worksheet, students answer ten unrelated questions by using the Fact Monster search engine. A sample question asks: "Achilles, one of the strongest heroes in Greek mythology, met his death when he was wounded in...
Lesson Plan
Teach Engineering

Light Up Your Life

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
How do lighting types affect energy efficiency? Explore different types of lighting and the energy they use. Pupils learn about types of lights and calculate the energy used during a typical school year. They discover that being...
Lesson Plan
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Risks and Benefits

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research "risk." They complete a guided worksheet to help them find relevant answers. They complete an analysis of the Space Shuttle Challenger. Students determine pros and cons of technology