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Gas Works
In this natural gas history worksheet students respond to 8 short answer questions based on the article about gases around us and their use in world history.
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Vibrant Volcanoes
Students explore volcanoes. In this science lesson plan, students discuss the characteristics of volcanoes and view a video segment about a volcano. Students examine plate tectonics.
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HOW IS PH DETERMINED?
Students estimate the pH based on the use of an unknown substance, determine whether an unknown substance is acid, base or neutral, and evaluate, by the pH determination, which of the unknowns is the strongest acid or base.
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Still Waters
Students construct a still to turn seawater into drinking water. They estimate the cost of distilling it. They investigate ways to make the conversion more efficient. They track the source of their home drinking water and make a map of...
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Classifying Materials
Students collect data and make observations on how given element samples respond to the field of a magnet and they calculate the density of the samples by finding the mass and volume.
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EGG-cellent POLYMER PACKAGING DESIGN
Students investigate the concept of a polymer using an experimental design of protecting an egg in a bookbag. They test the properties of polymers and form an educated solution to the proposed problem. Then they describe the steps used...
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Genetic Challenge Worksheet
In this genetics worksheet, students describe how to tell the difference between DNA, RNA, and proteins. Students also learn about the processes of transcription and translation. This worksheet has 3 short answer and 3 fill in the blank...
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Exploring Solar Beads
Young scholars discover solar energy beads and learn about ultraviolet light. In this solar energy lesson, students learn about solar energy beads, ultraviolet light, and UV radiation dangers. Young scholars experiment with the beads to...
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The Senses
In this senses worksheet, students use a text book to complete 34 fill in the blank statements about the structures and functions associated with the 5 senses.
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The Awful 8: The Play
Students become aware of the cause and effects of different air pollutants. They present a play about the different pollutants.
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Dig Magazine Archeology Quiz #106
In this Dig Magazine archeology quiz, students answer 12 multiple choice questions complementing the October 2009 issue. Page contains answer and additional resources link.
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Water Quality
Students play the role of scientists testing for water quality in the area. In this ecology lesson, students determine the water sample's pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen and turbidity. They write a journal reflection after the activity.
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Getting the Minerals Out
Learners explore the tissues of the bone. They discuss bone composition and physiology. Students perform experiments to compare and contrast the decalcifying properties of several liquids.
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Water Quality Monitoring
Learners study the water quality of a stream in their area, by measuring the temperature, pH, alkalinity and conductivity. They integrate biology with earth science when using the microscope to study the living organisms in the water.
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Breaking News English: Londoners Offered BLT for SAD
In this English worksheet, students read "Londoners Offered BLT for SAD," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Chemical Change Examples That We See Around Us
Explains what a chemical change is and how to identify one. Provides examples of chemical changes that are often seen in organic and inorganic compounds.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigate Chemical Changes: What Are Some Signs of Chemical Change?
This lab illustrates the condition of color change and the formation of gas (bubbles) as a result of a chemical change. Students will be able to name the characteristics of chemical changes.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Mediterranean Sea: What Are Reversible and Irreversible Changes?
Students will learn about reversible and irreversible changes in materials in this lesson.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Greek Theater: What Are Reversible and Irreversible Changes?
Join Leander in his chemistry lesson, and learn about the change of different types of substances.
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Elmhurst College: Virtual Chembook: What Are Physical Properties and Changes?
Brief descriptions of physical properties, physical changes, and the process of sublimation. The three states of matter, melting point, and boiling point are described. There is one link on the page, which leads to an explanation of...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Food Packaging
This lesson focuses on how food packages are designed and made. Students will learn three of the main functions of a food package. They will learn what is necessary of the design and materials of a package to keep food clean, protect or...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Netherlands: What Are Permanent and Temporary Changes?
In this lesson, students match a substance with its state of matter, identify what state something is, and learn about temporary and permanent changes in matter.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Chemical Reactions and Stoichiometry
In this activity, students explore reactions in which chemical bonds are formed and broken. Students experiment with changing the temperature and the concentration of the atoms in order to see how these affect reaction rates. They also...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: What's the Matter: Concentration Game
What's the Matter? is a guided inquiry lesson on classification of matter, physical and chemical properties, and physical and chemical changes. There are two parts to this lesson: (a) concentration game for definitions and (b)...