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Funny Putty

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Learners are introduced to the properties of solids, liquids and gases. They see that colloids are mixtures which display the properties of more than one of these states. They engage in an excellent experiment which demonstrates this fact.
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Endothermic and Exothermic Lab

For Students 9th - 12th
In this endothermic and exothermic reactions worksheet, students experiment with water and a salt of choice to determine if heat is absorbed or released in the reaction. Students take the temperature of their solution over a 2 minute...
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Classification of Matter

For Students 9th - 10th
In this classification of matter worksheet, students answer 15 questions about solids, liquids and gases, types of mixtures and compounds vs. elements. They also answer 2 questions about measurement and 1 question about a biome.
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Compounds and Mixtures Notes

For Students 5th - 8th
In this matter learning exercise, students watch a movie and then compare the differences between compounds and mixtures. This learning exercise has 16 fill in the blank questions.
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Dissolving Salt

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders, in groups, complete an experiment/activity in which they dissolve salt in a cup of hot water and then observe what happens as the water evaporates over the next few weeks.
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Code Makers - Electron Configuration, Aufbau Principle

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners write the electron configuration of elements using the Aufbau principle. In this chemistry lesson, students build their own key that demonstrates the principle.
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T-Shirt Chromatography

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students study about chromatography, a process used to separate mixtures. They see that chromatography is used to detect, separate or purify different substances. This nice lesson results in a beautiful t-shirt for each student!
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Food Energy

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners compare the energy value of traditional foods eaten by indigenous people with those of modern commercial foods. They use a calorimeter to measure and calculate the amount of stored energy in various food types, and identify the...
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Algae in the Aquarium

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders determine the cause of an algal bloom in a classroom aquarium. Students analyze the situation and present a solution to the problem in the given time frame after researching and conducting experiments. Solutions are...
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Introduction to the Periodic Table

For Students 9th - 12th
In this periodic table worksheet, students will label the atomic number, atomic mass, element name, and element symbol for oxygen. Then students will determine the characteristics of the different groups of elements on the periodic table...
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A Model of the Rock Cycle

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this rock cycle worksheet, students use different colored crayons to represent different types of rocks. They follow step by step procedures to model the rock cycle with the crayons. Students draw the rock cycle, show weathering,...
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Plant Nutrition and Nutrients

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students observe seeds growth and examine the different parts of the seedling. In this biology lesson, students compare the growth of seeds planted in soil and in hydroponics. They record their observations in their science journal and...
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Chemistry Module

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers build metal atomic models using styrofoam. For this chemistry lesson, students identify the different unique properties of metals. They explain how metal atoms bond.
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Summer Science Lesson Plans

For Teachers 4th - 8th
You can use these lesson plans to incorporate some science into your summer.
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Coal Flowers

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Let's make coal flowers! With this fun activity, young learners watch and learn as they grow crystals! With simple household materials and the instructions included in this lesson plan, your class can grow their own crystals. Learners...
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Teaching The Scientific Method Using Adhesives

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use the six step scientific method to experiment with the differences in adhesives. Students test for tack, shear, and peel in these activities.
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The Miracle Fish: Learning to Design an Experiment

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners develop procedures to explore the behavior of fish.  In this scientific experiment lesson students from a hypothesis, write a question, identify different variables and controls in their experiment. 
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Weathering and Erosion Splashdown

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate how plants and their roots help slow the erosion process.
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Periodic Trends

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the rationale behind the arrangement of the elements on the Periodic Table. Using internet and traditional research, students compare and contrast the properties of elements on the periodic table to determine a...
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Bats and Hot Dogs

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students identify patterns and relationships from data that is collected and solve variables.  In this investigative lesson students study ocean productivity, the nitrogen cycle and phytoplankton then answer questions.
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Super Glue Fuming of Latent Fingerprints

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore latent fingerprinting. They observe a supervised demonstration of the process that real-life crime scene investigators sometimes use to identify latent fingerprints. In addition, they brainstorm ways to improve the...
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Shake, Rattle and Roll

For Teachers K - 4th
Students compare the weathering of different-sized materials. Comparisons are made and data analyzed to reach conclusions about the process of weathering. Applications can be made for the higher grades.
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Enzymes

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders observe enzyme activity. They discuss the relationship between drug use and enzyme activity.
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Thermodynamics

For Students Higher Ed
In this thermodynamics worksheet, students review enthalpy, state functions, bond energy, and heat capacity. This worksheet has 2 multiple choice, 6 matching, and 12 problems to solve.

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