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Properties of Matter (Biomaterial Through Nanotechnology)
Students investigate friction between different surfaces. In this physics lesson, students research biomaterials that can reduce friction. They calculate efficiency using a mathematical formula.
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Study of the Cell
Students draw a diagram to show the fluid mosaic model of a membrane. They explain how hydrophobic and hydrophilic properties help membranes hold their shape. They identify the functions of different cell membrane proteins as well.
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The Awful 8: A Play
Students perform a play that presents the causes and effects on people and the environment of the eight major air pollutants.
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The Awful Eight
Students investigate the concept of a carpool and its contributions to either reducing or increasing air pollution. They conduct research using a variety of resources for background information. The information is used to write a play...
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Still Waters
Students construct a still to turn seawater into drinking water. They estimate the cost of distilling it. They investigate ways to make the conversion more efficient. They track the source of their home drinking water and make a map of...
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The Ozone Between Us
Students investigate how ground level ozone occurs in many areas of the country. They study the ozone problems that are associated with population centers.
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Car Wash
Learners determine the most appropriate site for a car wash, based on each site's soil characteristics (chemical, physical) and topographic features. They perform an experiment to determine the changes to three different soil types when...
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Science Sentence Worksheet
In this science vocabulary words activity, students write science vocabulary words into a sentence. Students write 15 sentences.
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The Awful Eight Lesson Plan
The middle schoolers list major air pollutants, what causes them, and their effects on people and the environment. Students list ways they can prevent or reduce the types of air pollution mentioned in the play.
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The Awful 8: The Play
Students become aware of the cause and effects of different air pollutants. They present a play about the different pollutants.
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Using Ion Exchange Chromatography to Separate Proteins
Students explore protein purification by separating a positively charged molecule, lysozyme, from a negatively charged molecule, albumin, at neutral pH using ion exchange chromatography.
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Moore S Word Search Puzzle
For this literacy worksheet, students find the words that are in the word search puzzle that focus upon the vocabulary that is from the theme of the sheet.
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Life Processes and Water
Students examine the function and nature of water as it effects all living things.
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How Do I Get a Pure Sample of the Molecules I Make?
Students initially engage in online research and consult print materials to identify a compound to produce. Once a selection has been made, individually, students conduct lab experiments to isolate substances. The end product is a...
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Ions in the Environment
Students explain the importance of the five main biogeochemical cycles. In this chemistry lesson plan, students discuss how ions are transported in the environment. They design an experiment to collect data on eutrophication.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Analysis of Organic Materials Analysis of Organic Materialsv
This comprehensive interactive tutorial continues to explore the forensic science field. Learn how organic materials of evidence are analyzed and what the various types of chromatography are, especially why they are so important to this...
Estrella Mountain Community College
Online Biology Book: Chemistry Ii: Water and Organic Molecules
Online biology textbook discussing the chemical nature of water, and the importance of its molecular structure to life. Also discusses at length the organic molecules nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Propylene Glycol Dangers
Describes the many applications of propylene glycol and potential health concerns.