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Soap, Wood, and Water

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students measure the properties of two different types of soap and wood and calculate their densities. Then they predict whether or not whether or not each object would float or sink in fresh or salt water.
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Thermodynamics

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this thermodynamics worksheet, students calculate the enthalpy change and free energy change for given reactions. students describe what happens to the entropy of a system and describe how its enthalpy changes. This worksheet has 20...
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Thermochemistry

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
For this thermochemistry worksheet, students calculate the enthalpy of vaporization as well as the write the thermochemical expression for the production of the chemical reaction.
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Chemical Equilibria

For Students Higher Ed
In this chemical equilibria learning exercise, students write equilibrium expressions for chemical reactions and calculate the value of the equilibrium constant. This learning exercise has 8 problems to solve.
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Solutions

For Students Higher Ed
In this solutions learning exercise, students calculate molality and mole fraction. Students define colligative property and determine what affects the solubility of gas in solvents. This learning exercise has 2 short answer questions...
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Balance Point

For Students 10th - 12th
In this math/science worksheet, students find the balance point of a variety of objects, and complete ten problems. Students look at sketches of objects and calculate the balance point, and also use meter sticks and weights. This is an...
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Physical Equilibrium

For Students Higher Ed
In this physical equilibrium worksheet, students compare polar and non-polar compounds and the solubility of specific solutes in solvents. Students calculate molar heat, molar solubility, and molality for specific reactions. This...
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Percent Deviation Rocks and Minerals

For Students 7th - 12th
In this rocks and minerals instructional activity, students calculate the percent deviation from various mass measurements taken of rocks or minerals. This instructional activity has 10 problems to solve.
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Aruba Cloud Cover Measured by Satellite

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students analyze cloud cover and to compose written conclusions to a given related scenario. They submit a letter of response and a report detailing their calculations and conclusions.
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Gas Laws

For Students Higher Ed
In this gas instructional activity, students calculate molar mass and molecular weight of a given mass of gas at a specific temperature and pressure. Students calculate partial pressure of given gases. This instructional activity has 6...
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Solid Rocket Boosters

For Students Higher Ed
For this rocket worksheet, students calculate the burn rate for solid rocket boosters depending on exposed fuel area and burn depth. This worksheet has 2 problems to solve.
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Whale Fast Food Conversions

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students calculate feeding rates of whales and compare this to the feeding rates of humans.
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Atmospheric Shielding from Radiation II

For Students Higher Ed
In this radiation worksheet, students calculate the total shielding along several specific directions defined by the angles. This worksheet has 3 problems to solve.
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Working with Solutions

For Students 10th - 12th
In this solutions worksheet, students review how molarity is calculated and how to prepare a dilute solution. This worksheet has 5 problems to solve.
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Cubic Volume

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders record measurements and calculate the volume. They select and use appropriate units and procedures to measure volume # use tools such as technology to solve problems
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Wall Weight

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders calculate the weight of a limestone block in metric and U.S. customary measurements. Make inferences by applying measurable ratios to known data.
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LCROSS 'Sees" Water on the Moon!

For Students Higher Ed
In this moon worksheet, students calculate information about the crater that was created by a massive impact. This worksheet has 3 problems to solve.
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Discovery Education

Sonar & Echolocation

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
A well-designed, comprehensive, and attractive slide show supports direct instruction on how sonar and echolocation work. Contained within the slides are links to interactive websites and instructions for using apps on a mobile device to...
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Measuring for Chemistry: Moles, Compounds, and Conversions

For Students 9th - 12th
Through a station rotation activity, scientists complete 9 chemistry activities to complete this interactive worksheet. Concepts include molar masses, percent composition, accuracy vs. precision, mass of an object, scientific notation,...
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Cutting Corners - Parts 1 and 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use optimization concepts to design their own container. In this optimization lesson plan, students understand how the optimization concept is critical in calculus and why products are packaged the way they are.
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CME Plotting

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Young scientists build on their previous knowledge and apply it to coronal mass ejections. By plotting the path of two different coronal mass ejections, they develop an understanding of why most don't collide with Earth.
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The Oscillation Period of Gaseous Spheres

For Students 9th - 12th
In this oscillation period worksheet, learners read about how the force of gravity effects the oscillation of bodies. Students use two given formulas to identify the oscillation period of the sun, the Earth and a neutron star.
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Diatoms of Laboratory Indicators of Water Quality

For Students 9th - 12th
In this science worksheet, learners use the diatoms present in water in order to test water quality and perform data collection and interpretation.
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Sports Helmets and Impact Testing of Polymers

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students examine the importance of good quality safety gear. In this investigative lesson plan, students will tests various polymers, collect data, and analyze the data to determine which polymer is best for safety helmets. They will...