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    Why Do Some Objects Fall Faster Than Others?

    Put Galileo's theories to the test with bricks and feathers! Introduce your pupils to the fundamentals of gravity with…

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    Physics
    Gravity
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    Do Objects Float Better in Salt Water Than in Fresh Water?

    Will a bottlecap really float in salt water?Students will learn about density and surface tension with this printable…

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    Physics
    Density
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    Sample the Solar System

    Deliver a lesson plan that presents a research project on the solar system.

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    Space and Astronomy
    Solar System
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    Salt or Sugar: Which Dissolves Faster in Different Liquids?

    Easy and fun hands-on chemistry experiment Students learn about molecules and solutions with this hands-on science…

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    Science
    Chemistry
    Chemical Mixtures and Solutions
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    Summer Reading (Grades 3-5)

    Summer reading for grades 3-5, with activities! Pick any book from this list of the best kids' books and your students…

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    Reading and Literature
    Science
    Earth Science
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    In Which Liquids Do Seeds Grow Best?

    Green thumbs for everyone! Teach your pupils about horticulture and hydroponics with this hands-on printable science…

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    Plants and Botany
    Seeds and Pollination
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    Life Cycle of Butterflies

    Students will learn about the life cycle of butterflies and find answers to frequently asked questions about these…

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    Animals (Zoology)
    Insects
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    Animals of the Rainforest Lesson

    Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to learn about the behaviors and physical characteristics of…

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    Rainforests
    Animals (Zoology)
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    Recycled Art

    Students will use found and recycled objects to make art. Then, they will evaluate their artwork and how their group…

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    Earth Science
    Recycling
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    Does It Matter How Much Air Is in Your Basketball?

    Help students get a "handle" on understanding air pressure Students observe how different levels of air pressure affect…

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    Physics
    Motion and Energy (Mechanics)
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    Layers of the Rain Forest

    Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to learn about the animals and plant life that live in various…

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    Science
    Habitats and Ecosystems
    Rainforests
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    Build a Volcano

    Build a volcano using common kitchen supplies. This fun science activity is perfect for National Chemistry Week…

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    Chemistry
    Earth Science
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    What Materials Conduct Static Electricity Best?

    Learn about electricity in this "shocking" science experiment! In this hands-on science project, pupils build their own…

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    Physics
    Electricity
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    What Foods Attract Ants?

    A creepy-crawly science project with legs! Students learn about ants and how they are able to locate food with this…

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    Insects
    Science Projects
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    Observing Sound Waves

    Students will conduct an experiment that will allow them to see sound waves in action.

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    Science
    Physics
    Sound (Acoustics)
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  • LESSON PLANS

    Dinosaur Unit

    A Dinosaur Unit will help students to explore facts about these extinct creatures in many curricular areas.

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    Earth Science
    Dinosaurs (Paleontology)
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    Can Sound Travel Through Things?

    Through simple experimentation, students will learn how sound waves function and travel.

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    Physics
    Sound (Acoustics)
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    Herbs in the Classroom

    Grow herbs indoors all year by creating a mini-greenhouse.

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    Science
    Plants and Botany
    Earth Science
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  • LESSON PLANS

    Communities Vocabulary

    Use this vocabulary list with the "Communities" lesson.

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    Social Studies and History
    Animals (Zoology)
    Insects
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  • CLASSROOM TOOLS

    Career Bulletin Board

    Create a "Career Collage" and display it on a bulletin board.

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    Social Studies and History
    Community and Ways of Life
    Science
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  • LESSON PLANS

    Are All Pennies Created Equal?

    A penny saved is a...penny that's no longer a penny?! Teach your students about the chemical compounds within a penny…

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    Chemistry
    Science Projects
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  • Introducing Dinosaurs Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

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    Introducing Dinosaurs Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

    Illustrate some interesting dinosaur characteristics and give students a general overview of some of the amazing…

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    Geology
    Fossils
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  • ACTIVITIES

    The Sweetest Experiment – Chocolate and Solvents

    Pupils love this sweet activity! They learn about solvents by timing how quickly chocolate dissolves in their mouth when…

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    Food
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    Gravity and Weight on Other Planets

    How much would you weigh on Pluto (if it was still a planet)? Students learn about gravity, mass, and weight by…

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    Space and Astronomy
    Planets
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