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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Observing Brine Shrimp

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students observe brine shrimp eggs, create an appropriate environment for their survival, and observe their growth.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Separating Soup Mix

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars use screens of three sizes to separate a mixture of five solid materials. They plan and conduct simple investigations using appropriate tools, measures, and safety rules and record and report observations, explanations,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Heat of Vaporization of Liquid Nitrogen

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students determine the heat energy needed to vaporize (boil) one gram of liquid nitrogen.
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Unit Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Dams

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Through eight lessons, students are introduced to many facets of dams, including their basic components, the common types (all designed to resist strong forces), their primary benefits (electricity generation, water supply, flood...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Water Cycle Model

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This hands-on model of the water cycle is a great culminating activity for a study of the movement of water through the environment. Completed in small groups or as a class project, it involves connecting three bottles to demonstrate the...
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Activity
National Health Museum

Access Excellence: Determining Transpiration From a Schoolyard Tree

For Students 9th - 10th
A good project to link math skills with ecology. Hands-on activies help students understand the role of trees in ecosystems.