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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Safety in the Science Lab

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners, working in groups, write and produce a video on laboratory safety. This can be done as an interdisciplinary activity with the English and/or drama departments.
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Handout
Other

Flinn Scientific: Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
Tons of science safety rules and information are available here, arranged by category. Resources are available for students and teachers on maintaining safety during labs and other activities.
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Activity
University of Missouri

Microbes in Action: Classroom Activities: Water Quality Testing [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this experiment, students will test the quality of a water sample by observing the number of coliform bacteria. Coliform bacteria are found in human intestines and a large amount can indicate water contamination. Lesson plan gives a...
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Interactive
Other

Usda: Virtual Labs: Controlling Water Activity in Food

For Students 9th - 10th
In this science simulation, students investigate water activity in corn that has been dried using traditional Native American methods in order to learn about the best way to ensure food safety.
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Interactive
Other

Usda: Virtual Labs: Understanding Water Activity

For Students 9th - 10th
In this science simulation, students investigate the behavior of water in food and how this can contribute to food spoilage.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Fayette County Schools: Frankenstein & Electric Safety

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Site contains a science-based literacy activity that explains how to use electricity in a safe manner. A worksheet is provided.
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Lesson Plan
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Colliding Spheres

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lab activity from the Illinois Institute of Technology lets students investigate the impact of collisions upon the velocity and momentum of the colliding objects. Requires understanding of vectors.