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Radioactive Decay: A Sweet Simulation of a Half-life

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers demonstrate rates of decay of unstable nuclei can be measured. They understand ratios and multiplication of fractions. They simulate radioactive decay. They read about the accomplishments of scientists.
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MUD-A Walk

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students investigate their tracks to determine the number of footsteps it takes to travel the entire length of their bodies. Then they determine the taller of two children and the shorter of two children with their tracks. Students also...
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Introduction to Lego Robotics

For Teachers K - 5th
Students utilize computer programs to operate a simple robot.  In this technology lesson, students create robots using Lego pieces and simple motors to move them.  Students measure the speed of the robots by running Robolab...
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Genes

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders learn of how genes transfer information from one generation to the next. They flip a penny and circle traits to create an offspring. Next, they will draw a picture using the traits circled with colored pencils on the "Who...
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The Stellar Magnitude Scale

For Students 7th - 9th
In this stellar magnitude scale worksheet, students use a scale showing the magnitude of objects in the sky to answer 5 questions about the brightness of the moon, the planets and stars.
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Unit VII: Worksheet 4 - Energy

For Students 9th - 12th
Energize your physics class with this energy exercise! Physics learners solve seven problems in which they calculate speed, velocity, or energy values for a variety of situations. This is a suitable homework assignment for high school...
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Discovering Owls

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Students are introduced to different types of owls and owl pellets. They list several adaptations that benefit the owls. Students identify the various species of owl that live in Wisconsin. Students discuss owl pellets and identify the...
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Circulatory System

For Students 5th - 10th
In this circulatory system worksheet, students use an internet program to observe the circulatory system and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 21 short answer questions.
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Restriction Enzymes

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore enzymes and enzyme combinations. They examine and cut up and practice matching DNA sequences.
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Tree Rings As Records of the Past

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Students discover how trees preserve a record of times in the past.