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Venus Flytrap

For Teachers K - 12th
Students study the Venus Flytrap including its habitat and how it eats.  In this ecology instructional activity students complete several experiments using a Venus Flytrap to see how it reacts to various conditions. 
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Paper Chromatography K-12 Experiment

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students study chromatography and how they can distinguish between the different pigments in a color.  In this chromatography instructional activity students separate a mixture of dyes in soluble ink then record the colors they see. 
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Rock-A-Bye Pendulum

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders analyze the effects of force on an object in motion and its relationship to a change in speed. This instructional activity uses a pendulum to demonstrate the principle.
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Auxin: Indole-3-Acetic Acid

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify auxins from their structural formulas. They understand the process of refluxing in chemical synthesis. Students perform thin layer chromatography using silica gel plates to differentiate chemical substances.
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Build a Tesla Coil

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore tesla coil through various experiments. In this physics lesson plan, students build their own tesla coils based on a given procedure. They discuss its real world applications.
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The Role of Amyloid in Alzheimer's Disease

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore amyloid proteins through a series of experiments. In this biology lesson, students explain the causes of Alzheimer's disease. They identify common symptoms related to this condition.
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Tobacco Smoking and Lung Cancer

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore tobacco smoking and the impact it has on society.  In this health instructional activity students complete several experiments on smoking and lung cancer.
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Testing for Vitamin C in Different Drinks and Foods

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students examine the importance of vitamin c in their diets and the sources that it comes from.  In this vitamin lesson students complete hands on activities, interpret data and make a bar graph.
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Physics and Me

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders compare and contrast mass and weight. For this physics lesson, 6th graders calculate speed given distance and time information. They construct a rocket and relate this to Newton's 3rd Law of motion.
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The Nature of Chemical Change: Acting Out an Example

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars identify the signs that a chemical reaction took place. In this chemistry instructional activity, students role play the movement of different molecules of matter. They classify matter according to their properties.
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Effects of Bread Sanitary Conditions on Mold Growth

For Teachers K - 12th
Students examine fungi and where it comes from.  In this mold lesson students determine the percentage of fruit juice in a fruit then identify the different types of mold.
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The Influence of Carbon Dioxide on the Chemistry of Soda

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the carbon dioxide content of different sodas. In this chemistry lesson, students explain why PET containers are preferable than HDPE for soda bottles. They collect data and graph them.
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Allelopathy Experiments

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore how allelopathy works in plants. In this botany lesson, students explain how this phenomenon affect other organisms. They read and analyze an article about allelopathy and discuss its flaws.
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Plant Disease Identification and Classification by Using Sterile Techniques

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders identify how to use sterile techniques when identifying plant pathogens.  In this plant diseases instructional activity students complete a lab activity in which they see how plant diseases are identified and classified.
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Seed Germination on Gelatin

For Teachers K - 6th
Students examine how seeds germinate in a culture.  In this germination lesson students germinate seeds in gelatin and observe the growth of the plant.
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Floor Polish Experiments

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compare various brands of floor polishes and test their durability and appearance.  In this floor polish lesson students test different polishes and check performance. 
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Paint Property Experiments

For Teachers K - 7th
Students identify various kinds of paints by using the scientific method.  In this solvents instructional activity students collect data and identify paint samples while working in teams.
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Build a 3-d Plant Model

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders construct a three-dimensional model of a flowering plant. They examine the major plant parts and their basic functions. They demonstrate an understanding of the similarities and differences in the physical...
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Is Your Blue Really Blue? [Metamerism]

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students examine color perception and how it relates to metamerism.  In this color lesson students complete a lab activity that shows them the three basic components of color perception. 
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Compact Fluorescent Lamp Experiments

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars conduct a series of experiment on incandescent and fluorescent bulbs. In this physics lesson, students explain how they operate. They compare the efficiency and power rating of both bulbs.
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Rechargeable Batteries

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore how rechargeable batteries work by conducting a series of experiments. In this physics instructional activity, students discuss the benefits of using rechargeable batteries over disposable ones. They build their own...
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Permeability (Magnetism)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate magnetic permeability and saturation. In this physics lesson, students explain how current carrying wire coils create magnetic forces. They interpret normal magnetization curves.
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Electromagnetic Bomb (E-Bomb)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain how E-bomb works. In this physics lesson, students simulate the effects of e-bombs on electronic targets. They discuss its potential harmful effects when used as a weapon.
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Using "Student Power" to Generate Electricity to Run a Portable Compact Disc Player

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explain the relationship between magnetism and electricity. In this physics activity, students describe the transformation of energy. They create an electromagnet and investigate the factors affecting its strength.

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