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Watershed Investigations
Students find maps of the region to show rock formations and soil types and use GIS to compare radon levels. They describe three types of radioactive decay, interpret graphs, and follow steps to develop a nuclear bomb or energy.
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Finding the Ages of Rocks and Fossils
Young scholars practice dating fossils. They learn the concept of "deep time"--that earth was formed billions of years ago. They experience excellent hand-outs and virtual age tutorial links.
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Simulating the Greenhouse Effect in a Terrarium
Students identify what factors effect global warming and how the greenhouse effect occurs. In this environmental lesson students view videos then complete an experiment using a terrarium to observe greenhouse gas.
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Half Lives
Students investigate the concept of half-life by conducting an M&M experiment. In this chemistry activity, students differentiate nuclear fusion and fission. They present investigation findings to class.
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Assessment & Evaluation
Seventh graders study elapsed time, radioactive decay and half-life. For this time machine lesson students complete several activities and view a presentation.
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Current Interactions
High schoolers design an experiment to see how wind, temperature, and salinity work together to influence ocean currents and present it in a report format. They explain to their classmates how experiment findings relate to ocean currents.
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Quantum Mechanics
Mostly what you will find here is a history of quantum mechanics. Influential scientists are introduced (along with some of their recorded quotes), the progression of atomic models is reviewed, and finally experssions and equations are...
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Radiation
Students distinguish between natural and man-made radiation. They measure radiation using a Geiger counter and investigate footprints of radiation.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Radioactive Decay Model
A simple experiment where pennies are thrown, then half are removed, to simulate how radioactive decay works.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Radioactive Decay:half Life
An experiment that will help learners in determining the half-life of a radioactive element.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Radioactive Decay Model
Substitute coins for radiation. A coin experiment using radioactive decay.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Alpha Decay
Via this interactive SIMS experiment, students will grasp better understanding of decay in alpha particles and their relationship to half life. Lessons and teacher tips included.
University of Hawai'i
Univ. Of Hawaii: The Effects of Gamma Rays on Mars Rocks
This site from the University of Hawaii describes the results of experiments to use gamma rays to sterilize rocks from outer space.
Walter Fendt
Walter Fendt: Apps Zur Physik
This site, in German, offers numerous apps that illustrate common physics principles. Apps are organized into categories: mechanics, oscillations and waves, electrodynamics, optics, thermodynamics, the theory of relativity, physics of...