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Pieces of Mind: Remembering What Matters

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars watch the program "Pieces of Mind" from PBS and participate in a class discussion about PET scans and their advantages. Students then brainstorm activities a PET scan could be used for.
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Chloroplasts and Pigments

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this plant pigments learning exercise, students compare the function of 3 types of pigments: chlorophylls, carotenoids, and phycobilins. This learning exercise has 23 fill in the blank, 3 drawing, and 2 short answer questions.
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Cancer Treatments

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
Young scholars explore various types of cancer treatments. In this cancer treatment lesson, students discuss the types of cancer and the treatments which are being offered.
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Exploring Infrared Image Technology

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Learners investigate the formation of infrared images. In this physics lesson, students discuss the different application of infrared imaging technology. They compare this to images formed by visible light.
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Animal Wordsearch

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this science worksheet, students examine 25 words in a word bank; all are names of fish and sea creatures. Students locate the words in a word search puzzle.
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School-Home Links: Name Letters by the Sounds they Make

For Students K - 1st
In this letter sounds activity, students say the sound that each letter makes and then name the letter the matches the sound. Students then write their names and say the names of the letters.
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The Ultimate Choreography

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders research the required elements of the short programs in men's and women's figure skating. They analyze the physical requirements of each move and relate the types of muscles, bones, and joints required to perform them.
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The Universe in a Different Light

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students become aware of some of the objects studied in, and concepts associated with, high-energy astronomy. They do this by participating in card games that teach and review these concepts.
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Can You See the Music?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the makeup of the electromagnetic spectrum and how the various forms of EMRs are similar and different from each other. They, in pairs, solve problems from worksheets imbedded in this lesson plan.
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Scientists at Work: What'll they think of next?

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore scientific discovery while watching a video. They, in groups, are to research a scientific invention and present their findings to the class.
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Our Systematic Body

For Teachers 1st
Students explore several parts of the body system in the eight lessons of this unit. Through several hands-on activities, the skeletal, muscular, digestive, circulatory and nervous systems are observed.
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Hip Replacement

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students take a close examine animals' skeletons to see how their pelvis and femur work together for movement. By investigating their skeletons students discover the placement and functions of our own bodies. They use owl pellets in this...
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Detecting Magnetic Materials in "Martian" Soil

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students simulate some of the Pathfinder experiments by devising methods of collecting and measuring magnetic substances in pseudo-Martian soil. The efficiency of each of the methods used to collect materials is evaluated in this...
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How Does Radiation Affect You?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the use and misuse of radiation. They examine human activities that add to the exposure of radiation. They also discover how it can be useful in saving lives.
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The NHS: Central Government Spending

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore England's National Health Service (NHS). They identify problems and suggest solutions to an imaginary incident. Students plan the hospital budget. They discover that spending decisions are political.
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Sunspots: Correlating Sunspots to Active Regions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate sunspots. They use solar imaging from satellite instruments which are currently circling the sun. Students compare images from the satellites and determine the existence of a correlation between the two types of...
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Teaching Biology Through Problem-based Activities

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars plant seeds and observe the life cycle of the organism. They experimentally research the effects of radiation on seed growth. Students determine the effects of environmental pollutants on harvested seed.
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Biotechnology

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers are introduced to the topic of biotechnology. Using the internet, they research issues that have been improved or brought about because of biotechnology advancements. In groups, they participate in activities in which...
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Heritage Deer

For Teachers K
Students trace body parts to create a deer in this excellent Kindergarten lesson that teaches basic Art skills and cultural awareness. The lesson includes a materials list, vocabulary used, a bibliography, and is best suited for use...
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Verb Tenses

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this verb fill in the blank worksheet, students complete a paragraph by adding 18 verbs in the proper form. They write the present perfect or past simple verb in 12 more examples.
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Shopping Trip 3- Dollar Bills

For Students 2nd
In this using dollar bills worksheet, 2nd graders cut out small pictures of dollar bills. They use the correct number of dollar bills to pay for the items, and match the amounts that are shown on the page.
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Energy Defined

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders complete activities to study the sources of energy and forms. In this energy lesson, 4th graders discuss the origin of energy and define it. Students participate in several experiments to further study energy including a...
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Picture Dictionary - Quiz 3

For Students 4th - 5th
In this picture dictionary worksheet, students test their vocabulary skills in a picture dictionary vocabulary worksheet. Students answer 20 exercises.
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Dictation: Health

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this English dictation worksheet, pupils take dictation from a passage concerning health.

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