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Gravity Gets You Down

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students design an experiment to investigate how objects with different masses fall. In this physics lesson, students predict how these objects will fall in a vacuum tube. They write a report explaining experimental results and conclusion.
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Scientific Method

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore how to use the scientific method to solve problems.  In this scientific lesson students define terms, apply the method to problems and search the internet and find sites that cover the scientific method.
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Mapping Animal Behavior

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students discuss the value of sampling in science. They, in groups, map cricket movement in response to various stimuli and graph their results.
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Space-Age Experiments

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students evaluate the notion of aging by reviewing some of the studies that occurred on John Glenn's space shuttle mission.
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Coulomb's Law

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders observe the relationship between electrical charge and force.  In this electrical charge lesson students experiment and find the quantitative relationship between force and the center to center distance between objects.
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Radish Seed Lab

For Students 9th - 12th
In this radish seed activity, students fill out a lab packet having to do with radish seeds. Students answer short answer questions, charts, and draw graphs of their results.
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Quantitative Research

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this science learning exercise, students find the words that are related to the design of experimental research and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Logarithmic Transformations of Data

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students investigate and study logarithmic equations. In this precalculus lesson, students analyze the data behind the function. They define each graph as positive, negative or no correlation. They find the line of best fit.
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Belfy Word Search

For Students 10th - 11th
In this language arts learning exercise, students study 20 words in a word bank, then locate them in a word search puzzle. The words appear to be related to chemistry but the meaning of the title is not known.
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Limiting Reagent

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students work in small groups with a small set of 8 nuts and 5 bolts to assemble into combinations of 1 nut: 1 bolt, and 2 nuts: 1 bolt. They explore the outcome and discuss. Then a student mixes two clear, colorless solutions together...
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Poster Assignment: Sports Chemistry

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders distinguish between chemical and physical properties and changes in matter when given specific examples. They view a video of sports activities. Students chose their favorite sport and design an experiment to improve sports...
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Systems of Equations

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve problems using systems of equations. In this algebra lesson plan, students find the point of intersection of two lines. They use the TI Calculator to graph and see the point of intersection.
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Solving Systems by the Elimination Method

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils solve equations by elimination and use the TI to graph the lines and find the point of intersection.
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Natural Dyeing with Plants - Scientific Method

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students study the components of scientific investigation by planning and carrying out an experiment in natural dyeing, seeing if different kinds of metal dye pots affect the color one gets from the same plant material.
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Consumer Product Testing

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders watch segments of CBS's Street Cents and discuss approaches used on the program. They create standards for various items and learn why they are important to have. They test different fabrics to explore clothing standards.
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Backing Up The Registry

For Teachers Higher Ed
In this technology worksheet, students practice the skill of backing up data for the registry of the server. They follow the steps to shut down and reboot the system.
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Scientific Problem Solving

For Students 5th - 8th
In this problem solving activity, learners will put the 7 steps to problem solving in a logical order. Then students will design a hypothetical study comparing a person's weight on Earth with his weight on Mars and complete 3 short...
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States of Matter

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the states of water. In this physical science lesson, students use ice and dry ice to observe the changes in the state of matter. Students record the results.
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Alternative Energy Part II - Lesson Eight of Eight - Energy Conversion and Propulsion

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students investigate the results of different propulsion methods. In this propulsion lesson, students measure the distance a test toy car goes using different types of propulsion. They record the distances in data tables before...
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Oat Seed Lab: A Model Scientific Experiment

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers investigate seed germination. In this lesson plan on scientific prediction, students conduct a scientific experiment using oat seeds.
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Landslides!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover soil and Earth movement by experimenting in class.  In this Earth Science lesson, students utilize a stream table, soil, graduated cylinder and water to create a re-enactment of a landslide.  Students simulate...
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Introduction to Scientific Theory

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explain how scientists set up investigations. In this scientific process lesson, 9th graders review the principles of the scientific method and use these skills to answer an open-ended question about how to set up a...
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Chew on This

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore and demonstrate the seven steps of the scientific method. They predict how much sugar is in chewing gum and test, analyze, and calculate the sugar content of gum.
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The Last Great Canal

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students read about a cholera outbreak in the 1840's. They read maps, predict how cholera moved throughout the country and participate in a lab activity that demonstrates how disease is spread. They compare cholera through time.

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