University of California
Wise: The Web Based Inquiry Science Environment
[Free Registration/Login Required] Enter a place where students and teachers can examine real world current science controversies. This resource allows teachers to choose and grade a project based on their curriculum. The students can...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigating Trees
In this investigation, students will record an observation (drawing) of a tree in their science notebook. Following the observation, students will discuss what they observed and a list will be created by the classroom teacher. Based on...
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University of Cincinnati: Project Step: Cell Structure and Function
Engaging, interactive lesson plan focusing on cells being the basic units of structure and function of all living things. Students will be able to explain the different roles of each structure and how they relate to each other.
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Terc: Online Science Athon: Find Out How Tall You Are
Create a Measuring Day at your school and teach your students how to use simple tools to gather, discuss and analyze their own data. This step-by-step lesson plan helps you design an unforgettable day for you and your students. Links to...
National Health Museum
Access Excellence Mysteries: The Mystery Spot
Here are a list of interesting interactive mysteries to go along with your science lessons. Students go through a short story and then try to solve the mystery. Topics include space, environmental issues, disease, and forensics. These...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Scientific Method
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describe how the Renaissance period in history changed the approach to science. Identify the steps of the scientific method. Differentiate between the independent...
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Science for All Americans Online: The Nature of Science
A detailed overview of how scientists look at the world. Written in a way that the average person can understand, it opens up the world of science to everyone.
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National Geographic: Jason Learning
[Free Registration/Login Required] Educators and students will enjoy visiting the JASON Project, a NASA and National Geographic cooperation which works to provide accurate and intriguing scientific knowledge for students.
California Institute of Technology
Infrared Zoo Lesson 1: A Trip to the Infrared Zoo
Students will use infrared images to classify different animals. Students will learn more about infrared imaging and the information it can reveal. This activity is guaranteed to activate great class discussion.
California Institute of Technology
Infrared Zoo Lesson 2: Dinner in the Dark
After exploring the scenario of how a pit-viper may get his midnight snack, students learn about the infrared sense of a pit-viper. They then discuss how infrared technology has helped in our society.
Library of Congress
Loc: Everyday Mysteries Fun Science Facts
This resource is hosted by the Science and Technology Research Center of the Library of Congress. You are able to search the site to find answers to your science questions. The database of answers is composed of all questions asked of...
Digital History
Digital History: Scopes Trial
A fascinating look at the Scopes Trial in Tennessee where a science teacher was accused of violating a state law which prohibited the teacing of evolution. Perhaps the most interesting part of this article is the discussion of the...
Center of Science and Industry
Cosi Columbus: A Swell Activity With Beans [Pdf]
Learn about absorption in this hands-on science experiment. Includes full list of materials, procedures, and scientific explanation of what happens to different types of beans as they soak in water in a test vial.
Google
Google: Science Fair 2014
An online global competition where students can submit their science fair project. Projects are judged and scored to encourage students to use scientific inquiry. Site also includes a teacher section with lesson plans to help students...
Stanford University
The Hidden Picture
What can you see in the sun's granules? This site includes links and further information for teachers on how to teach convection.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Eggs and the Equinox
In this guided inquiry activity, students work to address the myth, "Eggs will balance on end on the equinox." Students to come up with their own procedure to test this question and perform the experiment.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Using Egg Drop Activity to Promote Critical Thinking and Analysis Skills
In this multi-lesson hands-on inquiry activity, students will develop their critical thinking skills by designing and constructing an apparatus that will permit an egg to survive a nine foot fall. Given limited materials, they will...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Observations & Interpretations: Engaging Students in Classroom Experiments
Use this method to emphasize and clarify for students the importance of differentiating between observations and interpretations, and qualitative and quantitative observations. Students will learn how a hypothesis may change as new...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Rainbow Challenge Lab
In this inquiry lab activity, students will attempt to layer 6 different kinds of soda pops in a large test tube using their knowledge of density and other physical properties of liquids.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigating Forces: Pop Bottle Rockets
In this lab, students will work on scientific inquiry skills: observation, developing questions, conducting an experiment, and collecting data. They will investigate forces using pop bottle rockets that they have designed.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigating Earth and Moon Surface: Impact Craters
In this activity, young scholars will investigate how impact craters are formed. In small groups, students will build a model of the moon's surface with flour paste and drop a marble from different heights to discover how the speed of an...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mini Lab 14: Molecules in Motion
In this inquiry-based lab, young scholars investigate the phenomenon of molecular motion. They will understand the relationship between temperature and molecular speed, the relationship between concentration and diffusion rate, and what...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Qualitative Analysis: Guided Inquiry
In this experiment, students will design and carry out a sequence of chemical reactions for the separation and identification of three metal cations from six unknown samples.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigating Characteristics of Enzymes & Factors That Affect Their Funct
By using inquiry skills, students will design and complete a lab investigation to gain an understanding of the concept of enzymes.