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Astrolabe Lab

For Students 8th - 10th
In this astrolabe worksheet, students use a compass rose and an astrolabe to measure altitude and azimuth of five objects in the room and 5 objects outside the room. They answer questions about these two types of measurements.
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Plate Tectonics Lab

For Students 7th - 9th
In this plate tectonics worksheet, students cut out plates given a map of the world. They construct an accurate model of the tectonic plates and answer questions about plate tectonics. They also color a map of the world to show the...
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Porosity and Permeability Lab

For Students 8th - 10th
In this porosity and permeability worksheet, students experiment with different types of soils such as sand, gravel, pebbled and rocks. They put each soil type in a beaker and pour water in being sure to measure the amount of water they...
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Soil Porosity Lab

For Students 7th - 10th
For this soil porosity worksheet, students experiment with four types of soil. They fill separate cups with each soil type and pour water in measuring the amount it takes to saturate the soil. They make observations and compare their...
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Continental Drift Lab-Wegener's Evidence

For Students 7th
In this continental drift worksheet, 7th graders answer 7 questions about Wegener's theory of continental drift. They use a diagram of the Earth's continents that show plate tectonics.
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Metamorphic Rock Lab

For Teachers 7th - 10th
In this metamorphic rock worksheet, young scholars observe 9 metamorphic rock samples and indicate the grain size, if there are bands, if there are layers , if it is foliated and they identify the name of the rock. They complete 5...
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Mystery Powder Lab

For Students 6th - 8th
In this mystery powder activity, students determine the identify of 6 unknown samples by testing them with cabbage juice for pH, vinegar, iodine for starch and heat. Students determine the identity of the mystery powders using their...
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Food Safety Lab

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students use the scientific method to investigate the role of temperature in microbial growth. In this food preservation lesson, students set up an experiment with fruit in room temperature and in a refrigerator. They record the...
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Slinky Lab- Simulating the Motion of Earthquake Waves

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders simulate primary and secondary waves. In this earthquakes waves lesson, 6th graders experiment using a slinky to gain understanding of how waves are created during an earthquake. Students record observations in drawings....
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Rainbow Lab

For Students 6th - 8th
In this mixtures worksheet, middle schoolers experiment with different amounts of solutes and solvents to make solutions. They observe color changes and look for chemical and physical changes in the test tubes. Students answer 5...
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Ionic vs. Covalent Compounds Lab

For Students 9th - 12th
In this ionic and covalent compound instructional activity, high schoolers investigate the properties of three unknown substances in order to determine if they are ionic or covalent compounds. They write conclusions about their results.
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Earth Energy Budget Pre Lab

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students explore energy by conducting an in class experiment. In this climate change lesson, students conduct a water vapor experiment in a soda bottle. Students utilize graphs and charts to analyze the results of the experiment and help...
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Earth Energy Budget Lab

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students conduct experiments showing the greenhouse effect. In this scientific experiment lesson, students test for CO2 concentration, water vapor, ground albedo, and clouds. They describe what factors affect temperature and how...
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Applied Science - Science and Math Post Lab

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Students utilize a balance scale. In this applied science lesson, students compare the weights of two objects using an elementary balance scale. Students balance the scale with weights to find how heavy an object is.
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Applied Science - Science and Math Lab

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Young scholars make a prediction. In this applied science lesson, students guess the number of items in a jar. Young scholars create a bar graph to show the predictions and the actual amounts.
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Applied Science - Physics Lab

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore electricity. In this Physics lesson, students investigate the origin of static electricity. Students compare static electricity to current electricity.
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Applied Science - Technology (5A) Lab

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore electromagnetic waves and light. In this light lesson, 5th graders draw the parts of a wave of the electromagnetic spectrum. They compare a flashlight to a laser to see how the light looks when shined through...
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Applied Science - Built Environment (3) Pre Lab

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders discuss types of transportation. In this transportation lesson, 3rd graders discuss common ways people get around and the effect of electric energy on our society. They write a paragraph about different kinds of...
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Floating Fishes: Boat Sinking Lab

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Cut milk cartons in half to make boats and let investigators attempt to sink them. They add dividing walls and observe what happens if marbles are put into only one of the newly formed compartments. Vocabulary is provided: buoyant force,...
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Heating Curve Lab

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders examine the heating curve of water when head is added constantly over time. They input values into a calculator as they record water temperature every thirty seconds as it is heated on a hot plate. They complete the...
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Authentic Assessment/ Lab Practicum (Video format)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are given this authentic assessment format after the study of any laboratory activity (or group of labs). It's purpose is to replace the lab practicum when it is not possible to do a real set-up and /or to serve as a make-up...
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Eggs, Baked Eggs Lab, Day 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine the structure, sizes and nutritional value of eggs. After completing a word search, they participate in a lab in which they make baked eggs with bacon. To end the lesson, they test their final product and complete a lab...
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Creating a Student Safety Committee to Support Lab Safety for the 21st Century Workplace

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students create a Student Safety Committee. In this activity for science lab activities, students discuss the communication skills required to help each other in the science lab. Students analyze their classmates' response to a scenario...
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Food Pyramid Lab

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders complete a lab to review the Food Guide Pyramid and prepare a food item using all of the food groups.

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