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Density of a Gas
Eighth graders investigate the mass, volume, and density of a gas by producing it in a chemical reaction. The entire Density of a Gas Lab and L section of the K W L chart be formatively assessed.
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Rocket Problems
Students solve problems related to rockets. They build a space station out of wood and are given an imaginary problem related to construction. They discover how NASA uses problem solving skills to solve issues related to the...
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Developing a Theory About the Nature of the Contents of a Sealed Box
Students observe the changes of a closed chemical system. They record and analyze the data as they manipulate the system. They answer questions to end the lesson.
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Egg Measurement
Students explore measurement and units. They measure eggs to determine their density, mass and percent composition. An inquiry approach is used for students to ascertain the mass.
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Microbial Contaminants in Drinking Water
When presented with three unopened bottles of water, students are asked to tell decide which one is contaminated with a microbe. Students work in small groups and role play being a Microbiologist, a patient, or a recorder. The patient is...
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A Lab Trilogy for Beginning Biology Teachers
Young scholars are able to explain their models to other students and to their parents. Then young scholars like to decorate the room by hanging the models or constructing mobiles of a number of models.
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Extraction of DNA from Onion
Students study DNA by isolating it from plant tissue. They determine the purpose of each step in the isolation procedure as it relates to the physical and biochemical characteristics of the genetic material
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UV Radiation and the Developmental Stages of Red Flour Beetles
High schoolers perform an experiment to compare the sensitivity of the various developmental stages of Red Flour Beetles to ultraviolet radiation. Larvae, pupae and adult beetles are exposed to a source of UV-B radiation. In groups,...
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A Study of the Effects of Ethanol and Heavy Metal Chemicals on the Development of the Zebrafish Embryo
Pupils are exposed to the dangers of alcohol abuse through the study and experimentation of alcohol on zebrafish embryos. This exercise can be used to demonstrate the effects of ethanol, cadmium, and lead on embryological development.
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Using Magnetotactic Bacteria to Study Natural Selection
Young scholars demonstrate that living organisms may possess incredible adaptations which enable them to survive. They observe bacteria that are able to orient themselves using the Earth's magnetic field and formulate a hypothesis as to...
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Extraction of DNA from Onion
Students experiment with DNA by isolating it from plant tissue. They investigate whole onions to prepare DNA. They complete the experiment to examine the structural characteristics of DNA.
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iDNAvestigation Exploration
Students investigate DNA Fingerprinting techniques and applications. They participate in a scenario to analyze blood to discover who shattered a plexiglass backboards. In addition, they explain why the DNA fingerprint of blood from the...
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Moon, Mars, and Beyond-Mission Briefing
Students complete this introductory instructional activity in which they find out about the scenario for a simulated online space mission. They review vocabulary and complete a review sheet to reinforce the details of the mission and its...
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Simple Machines
Students discover that simple machines reduce the effort required in a task. For this simple machines lesson students see demonstrations of simple machines.
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Newton's Second Law of Motion
Sixth graders study Newton's second law of motion and verify it. In this force and motion lesson students complete a lab activity and collect data, analyze it and graph it.
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Acids and Bases - Vinegar II
Eighth graders experiment what happens when acids and bases are mixed together. In this acids and bases experimental instructional activity, 8th graders decide which of three solutions of unknown pH will neutralize a fourth solution of...
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Electroplating for Corrosion Protection: Redox in Action
Learners define what a redox reaction is. In this chemistry lesson, students electroplate some wires in the lab. They research the application of electroplating in the real world.
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Wind Turbines
Students build their own wind turbine. In this physics lesson, students calculate the power output of their wind turbines. They evaluate their design and make the necessary modifications.
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Texas Gateway: Scientific Methods Equipment for Chemistry
Given laboratory investigation scenarios, students will determine the equipment that best fits the procedure.
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Texas Gateway: Lab Equipment
In the following lesson students will be introduced to general and specialized lab equipment.
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Santa Monica College: Chemistry Laboratory Common Equipment
Check out some photos and names of common lab equipment students encounter in Chemistry class.
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Ck 12: Biology: Laboratories
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes a scientific laboratory, lab equipment, and lab safety.
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Ck 12: Laboratories Laboratories Advanced
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An overview of science laboratory procedures including information about lab equipment, lab safety, and general techniques. After the reading, watch a short video...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technician
Find out about the work done by the medical laboratory technician. It involves examining both body fluids and cells under the microscope or with specialized computer equipment, analyzing the results, and forwarding that information on to...
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