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Density of common liquids

Each lab team will determine the density of water and one of the sample liquids. The class will then compile their information.

Format: lesson plan (grade 6 and 8 English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science)

By Sansia Coble.

Ecuador: A study of population

In this lesson, students will create population pyramid graphs and analyze photographs to investigate population in Ecuador. Students will draw on this analysis to make predictions about how population issues will affect Ecuador's future. The lesson plan is designed to be adapted to the study of various countries.

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies)

By Eric Eaton.

Ohm's Law made easy with a spreadsheet

In this lesson, students will use math word problems to help them input information into a spreadsheet that will use Ohm's law to calculate current and resistance using common household appliance wattages.

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–9 Computer/Technology Skills, Mathematics, and Science)

By Hilda Hamilton.

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Collecting, representing, and interpreting data using spreadsheets and graphing software: Collecting and examining weather data

Spreadsheets and graphing software are tools for organizing, representing, and comparing data. This activity illustrates how weather data can be collected and examined using these tools. In the first part, Collecting and Examining Weather Data, students... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Computer/Technology Skills, Mathematics, and Science)

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