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Bathymetry
Students study the topography of the ocean floor and the geological processes of how it is formed. They summarize what bathymetry, describe how islands are formed and illustrate a bathymetric model of the sea floor.
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Secrets of the Ocean Realm - In the School "Mountain in the Sea"
Students learn how cold and warm water behave in the marine environment due to convection currents. Students also conduct an experiment to demonstrate the formation of a convection current.
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Secrets from the Sea
Students utilize technology for research. They research the potential causes of the sinking of the Hunley.
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Density - To Float or Not to Float? That is the Question!
Students investigate how to find the density of fluids and solids using math. Students also learn how to find the density of regular and irregular shaped objects.
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Plotting Grids Using Battleship
Students coordinate grid points on X and Y axises to plot a physical location. The game of "Battleship is used to present first hand knowledge of this skill.
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Abstract Figure Drawing
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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The Magical Diving Sub
Young scholars use their background knowledge of how scientists work to discuss and predict if a given object will sink or float. They record their predictions on a data sheet. Students test the objects and organize them into floating...
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Food Probability
In this math worksheet, middle schoolers plot the possibilities of outcomes for making sandwiches and ice cream in the graphic organizers.
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Work Backward
In this problem solving instructional activity, students solve two word problems that require them to work backward to find the original number. There is an example provided.
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Plan a Schedule
In this daily schedule activity, students analyze a chart that shows a schedule for events at a museum. Students plan a visit by making a schedule of events they would like in their own schedule.
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George Herbert Walker Bush
In this American history activity, students read a biography about George Herbert Walker Bush and complete 8 multiple choice questions.
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Condiment Diver: The World's Simplest Cartesian Diver
Learners examine buoyancy. In this density lesson students form a hypothesis, collect data and draw a conclusion using the data.
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Main Causes of World War Two
In this causes of World War II study guide worksheet, students discover details regarding this time period in world history. Students read 13 sections of information and examine photographs.
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Hamburger Collage
Students review shapes and their cutting skills by making a hamburger collage. In this shapes lesson plan, students identify shapes that make up the food in a hamburger, cut out the food from construction paper, and create a collage out...
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Let's Write a Newspaper Story
In this let's write a newspaper story activity, students choose a story, explain why they chose this story, then write what they will do to make this a successful newspaper story.
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The Cay
Fifth graders read The Cay as a shared literature experience. This lesson plan has many good activities across the curriculum to keep your students actively engaged in the story. They will do math, art, music, science and geography...
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Florida During World War II
Second graders list reasons why Florida was ideal for building military bases, then explain why America entered World War II. They list reasons why Florida was ideal for building military bases.
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Rejection of the League of Nations
Fourth graders explore why the United States rejected the League of Nations.
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Outo Rugged Shores: The Voyage of LST534
Students view a film about warships during World War II. They discover the job of a seaman and what impact veterens have on the world today. They also examine the lasting effects of the war.
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Reading is Fun
Students explore the benefits and joys of reading. They review the reading comprehension strategy cross-checking. They then are introduced to the library and are encouraged to check out an independent book they would independently...
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The Beatles Word Search Puzzle
In this word search activity, students search for 20 song titles from The Beatles and the names of the singers. They search for titles which include "We Can Work It Out, Michelle, and I Want to Hold Your Hand."
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Comparative Groups
In this ESL comparative groups worksheet, students practice conversation skills by discussing the differences between the different groups of thing listed on this page.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 381: Civil War Submarine
A short discussion about the invention of the submarine and its use by both the Confederates and the Federals in the Civil War. This is a transcript of an accompanying radio broadcast.
Museum of Science
Museum of Science and Industry: Online Science: Design a Submarine
Become an engineer, and design a submarine that moves in the water like a real submarine. Try making it sink, float, and hover in the water.