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Centripetal Force

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students experiment to show the components that dictate centripetal force in an object. They observe how the object moves in a circular path around a central point.
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Moving Along With Simple Machines: Introduction

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students observe examples of gravity, friction, and force on the playground. They then experiment and participate in a variety of activities in centers back in the classroom.
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The Web of Life - Ecosystem

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Pupils examine the concepts of ecosystems and interdependence. They construct block pyramids to demonstrate interdependence, and map off an area to observe and identify animals. They create food chain mobiles and play a web of life game.
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Ecosystems and Climate

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students examine climatic effects on ecosystems. They plant tomatoes and observe the differences in plant growth with differences in light. They create picture collages of plants, animals, and insects found in each climate of the U.S.
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Little Me in a Big World: Ants

For Teachers 1st
First graders predict, observe and record strategies to overcome them using discussions, role play, and charts. Over a three or four day period, they examine obstacles that humans and insects encounter.
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(S-4) The Many Colors of Sunlight

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students observe and explore the characteristics of light.
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Magnets and Springs

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Young scholars participate in an online lesson making and recording observations of magnets. They determine that magnets attract some metals but not others and that other materials are not attracted to magnets.
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Leaf Magic

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders adopt a deciduous tree in September, and begin regular observations of their tree. They create a timeline to show how leaves change color and conduct a science experiment to illustrate color change.
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Not the Stereotypical Immigrant?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students complete a Venn diagram comparing the stereotypes of modern African immigrants to those of other major immigrant groups in the U.S. They write an essay on their observations.
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Galapagos Adaptations

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine photographs of closely related species found in the Gal??pagos environment, observe differences and similarities between species, and form hypotheses about species differences and the relationship to the environment of...
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Want To... / Need To... / Have To.....

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students demonstrate how to express needs, wants, and obligations. They observe a teacher-led demonstration, complete a worksheet, and listen to a recorded dialogue.
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A Case Study of Racial Prejudice and Discrimination

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers participate in a simulated form of discrimination as they divide into groups of blue-eyed and non-blue-eyed students. They reflect on their experiences during the role-play and compare their observations to the former...
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Timeline

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students develop a timeline that depicts geologic development and the history of life. They write an interpretive analysis essay that discusses and reflects on their observations.
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Country: Ghana

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students investigate the culture, history, and government of Ghana. They take a virtual journey and discover the sports, arts, crafts, and food of Ghana. They observe how Kente cloth is made.
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Country: Japan

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students observe live Webcam views of Japan. They study its economy, government, and culture through paintings and facts. They label a map of Japan with its cities and rivers.
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Growing Coral

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students define the words coral and coral reef, and identify the Great Barrier Reef on a map or a globe. They observe crystal formations that develop in a way similar to the way coral polyps create their calcium carbonate cups.
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Our Special Keepsake

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders observe the procedure for writing a single paragraph. They listen to a story and write a single paragraph response including a topic sentence, with supporting sentences.
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Light & Crystals

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students observe a demonstration of light refraction. They experiment with disappearing crystals to further study light refraction.
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Animal Babies on the Farm

For Teachers K - 1st
Students observe pictures of farm animals and name the animals. They match the animals to their offspring in a number of matching activities.
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A Drink Is a Drink, but People Are Different

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students observe demonstrations that illustrate the amount of alcohol in various drinks and how it is distributed in the body. They discover the effects of alcohol on the brain due to its high water content. They calculate alcohol...
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Alcohol and Driving: When to Say No

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars inspect the factors involved in blood alcohol concentration. They observe a Web-based driving simulation and discover the physical and mental impairments caused by alcohol. They calculate the blood alcohol content in...
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Abstract Figure Drawing

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students observe different objects and create their own abstract figures. They are encouraged to be creative while listening to music and viewing different pieces of abstract art.
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Water Pollution Experiments

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders conduct experiments in simulated water pollution using a box of items to hold "pollutants"and an aquarium, representing a waterway. They observe how "rain" from a watering can poured into the box washes the pollutants into...
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Worm Composting: Vermiculture

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Students set up their own composting bin. They observe and record their findings during a period of time. They describe the decomposing process as well.