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  • Scale Model of the Planets

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    Scale Model of the Planets

    Students learn the sizes of the planets and compare them to Earth. This activity includes Pluto as a planet, even though…

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    Science
    Space and Astronomy
    Planets
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  • LESSON PLANS

    Learning about Levers

    Students will make a lever to lift stones, and will learn the science behind levers.

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    Science
    Physics
    Motion and Energy (Mechanics)
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  • What Are Weather Fronts?

    LESSON PLANS

    What Are Weather Fronts?

    In this activity, students will learn about weather fronts. A lesson plan is included.

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    Earth Science
    Weather
    Science
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    The Density of Saltwater

    Through a hands-on chemistry experiment students will discover that salt water is denser than fresh water.

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    Science
    Chemistry
    Chemical Mixtures and Solutions
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  • Rubber Band Blast Part I

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    Rubber Band Blast Part I

    Children explore the range of a rubber band. This worksheet includes several FutureFit Extension Activities that…

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    Physics
    Science
    Mathematics
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  • Seat-Belt Safety Part II

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    Seat-Belt Safety Part II

    Students continue to demonstrate the importance of seat-belts and air bags in cars.

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    Science
    Physics
    Newton's Laws
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  • Birds' Nests Complete the Sentence

    ACTIVITIES

    Birds' Nests Complete the Sentence

    Have students complete the paragraphs about birds and their nests and put their vocab knowledge to the test.

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    Birds
    Vocabulary
    Animal Behavior
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  • Science is Fun! A Cross-Curricular Guide to Books by Steve Jenkins

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    Science is Fun! A Cross-Curricular Guide to Books by Steve Jenkins

    Connect science and literature with the fun activities in this classroom guide to Steve Jenkins's books. This printable…

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    Caldecott Medal Books & Illustrators
    Award and Prize Winners
    Literature
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  • ACTIVITIES

    Traveling Seeds Rubric

    Use this scoring guide in conjunction with the Traveling Seeds lesson.

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    Science
    Biology
    Plants and Botany
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    Sea Horses: Father Knows Best Rubric

    Use this scoring guide in combination with the Sea Horses: Father Knows Best lesson.

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    Animals (Zoology)
    Biology
    Science
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  • ACTIVITIES

    Favorite Autumn Activities Slideshow (K-8)

    Browse through TeacherVision's most popular Autumn activities and printables to find something that will benefit your…

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    Science
    Earth Science
    Autumn Season
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  • Large Creatures

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    Large Creatures

    An animal art project.

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    Arts and Crafts
    Animals (Zoology)
    Art, Music and Drama
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  • Mountain Building: How Mountains Grow

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    Mountain Building: How Mountains Grow

    Try a printable science activity that illustrates how mountains are formed. Students simulate this geologic process,…

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    Science
    Geology
    Geologic Formations
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  • The Water Cycle Printable Activity (Grades 5-8)

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    The Water Cycle Printable Activity (Grades 5-8)

    Hand out a printable activity that demonstrates how water on Earth is continuously evaporating and condensing. Learning…

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    Atmosphere and Air
    Earth Science
    Science
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  • Trade Winds: Learning About Prevailing Winds

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    Trade Winds: Learning About Prevailing Winds

    In this activity, students learn about wind and its role in climate modeling, and consider why different parts of the…

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    Weather
    Earth Science
    Science
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  • Investigating Fingerprints

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    Investigating Fingerprints

    Examine fingerprints and see if any two are alike.

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    Science
    Biology
    Human Body and Anatomy
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  • Investigate Activity: Investigating a Habitat

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    Investigate Activity: Investigating a Habitat

    Students study a habitat plot area in the school yard. Materials list, advance preparation instructions, lab hints and…

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    Habitats and Ecosystems
    Ecology
    Biology
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  • Potential and Kinetic Energy Quiz

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    Potential and Kinetic Energy Quiz

    Introduce your students to a lab that evaluates students' understanding of potential, radiant, and kinetic energy.…

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    Science
    Physics
    Motion and Energy (Mechanics)
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  • Investigate Activity: Investigating a Chemical Change

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    Investigate Activity: Investigating a Chemical Change

    Students produce and identify a physical and a chemical change using baking soda, vinegar, and water. Materials list,…

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    Chemical Change
    Chemistry
    Science
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  • Chutes Away

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    Chutes Away

    By making different types of parachutes, students will learn about the effects of air resistance on falling objects.

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    Physics
    Motion and Energy (Mechanics)
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  • Eye-Popping Emulsions

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    Eye-Popping Emulsions

    The different emulsions become clear when students combine different liquids.

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    Chemistry
    Science
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  • Tuned In

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    Tuned In

    In this science activity, students can build their own crystal radio.

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    Inventions
    Science
    Social Studies and History
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  • Ecosystems of the Rain Forest

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    Ecosystems of the Rain Forest

    Teach your students about rain forest ecosystems with these activities.

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    Habitats and Ecosystems
    Ecology
    Biology
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  • Endangered Species Wordsearch

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    Endangered Species Wordsearch

    Students find the names of animals on the endangered species list in this wordsearch.

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    Animals (Zoology)
    Biology
    Science
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