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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Determining the Density, P H and Water Content of Various Area Soils

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this chemistry field lab, students will determine the density, pH, and water content of 4 types of soil. Students compare class data and write a lab report describing their results and then analyze their findings to report on the...
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating an Inquiry Approach to Germination Growth in Plants

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this lab, students investigate the effects of a variable on the germination of a small plant. They will compare the growth of their variable to a control then write a lab report to report their findings.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: An Investigation Into Geologic Mapping: Quarry Park

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this geology field lab, learners will map an area around Quarry 12 and Quarry 13 in Quarry Park. Using a field notebook, students will take field observations to later produce a basic geologic map, topographic map, and a...
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Activity
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Allelopathy

For Students 9th - 10th
In this biology lab investigating allelopathy, students design and carry out an experiment to test for the presence of allelochemicals released by plant species found locally. Students will be grouped into teams to design and carry out...
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Buoyant Force

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this Physics lab, students learn about Archimedes' Principle. An object is submerged in water and vegetable oil and the buoyant force and height are measured at different levels. The slope of the graph Buoyant Force vs. Height is the...
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Chromatography: Selecting Variables

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lab, students will demonstrate observation skills as they design an experiment to separate colors of various water-based pens in order to learn about mixtures and solutions. Students will determine a variable to test and complete...
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Interdependence of Life: How an Ecosystem Responds to Change

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this biology field investigation, students will investigate the site of an environmental disturbance, identify plant and animal life within that specific area, and compare it to an adjoining forested area. Students will map both areas...
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mn Step: Rotational Motion: Investigating Moment of Inertia and Torque

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An investigation where students experiment with spools to learn about torque and the moment of inertia. Instructions for a lab report are provided, as well as drawings for students to refer to.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Measuring Reaction Time

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate each other's reaction time by measuring how far a ruler falls before they can catch it. They will interpret the data and turn in a lab report describing the procedure they used and the results they discovered.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Projectile Motion: Creating a Catapult

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson is for 9th grade physical science students. It begins with an inquiry-based lesson using a projectile motion computer simulation. It culminates with students building a catapult; applying and connecting science knowledge from...
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Flow Characteristics of the Crow River

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students make observations of a local river, and then formulate a question. Then, through guided inquiry, construct, conduct, and collect data on a question they wish to research. Students keep a field journal of their observations,...
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University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota: Assignment Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Want a realistic timeline for that research project? Use these tips and resources to get a handle on what to do and when to do it. It offers templates several types of research projects such as speech, media project, primary sources,...
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Handout
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Nikola Tesla

For Students 9th - 10th
Awarded more than 100 patents over the course of his lifetime, Nikola Tesla was a man of considerable genius and vision. He was reportedly born at exactly midnight during an electrical storm, an intriguing beginning for a man who would...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Qualitative Analysis Project

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students, working in groups, will identify four unknown substances using analysis procedures practiced in the lab throughout the school year. They will collect data, research the unknown substances, and report findings in a slideshow...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Weather Detectives

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This is an introductory lesson to a second grade weather unit. The students will be observing the weather each day for one week and recording their observations in a chart. The students will be integrating information from the Internet...
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Article
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Common Pitfalls of Primary Research

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn about the common mistakes made when reporting primary research findings.
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Article
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Ethical Considerations in Primary Research

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn about the ethical considerations necessary when reporting primary research findings.
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Activity
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Academic Writing: Reverse Paramedic Method

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explanations and examples of the Reverse Paramedic Method used to edit scientific writing.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Scientific Investigation

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson looks at how the scientific method is applied in a scientific investigation, and at the differences between theories and hypotheses in science.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mn Step: Where Shall We Go Swimming?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
After analyzing samples of water from local lakes, young scholars will perform tests on water from two locations, compare the results, and complete a lab report. They will then examine maps to determine factors that may have had an...
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EL Education

El Education: San Diego Bay: A Call for Conservation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students work together with scientists from universities, research centers, zoon and aquariums to research and study ecological aspects of San Diego Bay and the species that indicate the health of the ecology within the bay area.
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EL Education

El Education: Sapling Rise a Micro Field Guide

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
Students create a field guide for a three foot by three foot plot of ground. Students name their plots, graph temperature, create an inventory and table to record observations, make illustrations, and write informational text based on...
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Activity
American Chemical Society

Inquiry in Action: A Dissolving Challenge

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A challenge where students are asked to make a lemon soda that holds as much carbonation as possible by using three ingredients. This lab experiment includes a demonstration, challenge, and mini-report. Also, this lab experiment includes...
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Pick This Project!

For Students 6th - 8th
This lab will help you understand the physics of vibrating strings, and find out why the tone of an electric guitar changes when you switch between the different pickups. If playing guitars is a hobby of yours, this experiment makes an...

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