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- 9th - 12th
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Students use logic to locate the primary cases, the people who started the spread of the disease through the population. They graph the data of the number of people infected over time (exchanges) and determine an equation that best fits the data Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify photosynthesis as the mechanism by which plants convert sunlight energy into a usable energy source for plant processes. They identify photosynthesis as the mechanism by which plants create a molecule that can be used to build or grow. Students recognize that the plant needs a mechanism by which to access energy all the time, otherwise know as respiration. They design an experiment which tests variables one by one. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students investigate the formation of the Great Salt Lake. They conduct research using a variety of resources. The information is used to construct a timeline of the history. Each phase of history should include facts and descriptions of the ecosystem. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students study the reaction on iron in water, air, and sodium chloride. They create a situation that shows this process and gives them the opportunity to hypothesize what, why, and how. They keep records and do an oral and written presentation on how the results supported or disproved their hypothesis. Full Review »
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- 1st - 4th
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Students investigate the concept of mixtures that are solid and liquid. They conduct some simple experiments to illustrate the scientific concepts. The distribution of particles in a liquid is part of the lab and students record observations. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students investigate the relationship between heat and energy transfer. They review terms including heat, work, calorimetry and the procedures for an experiment. After assembling the materials for the experiment, they observe water temperature as they remove cylinders from the hot water. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students are introduced to the topic of ecology with hands-on opportunities. They are provided with visual reference points from a professional park ranger. They relate the ecology unit to their own experiences through the use of a neighborhood park. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students use a simple pulley device to demonstrate the relationship between work, force, and distance. They then have a discussion using Excel-generated graphs based on the data the students collected to help illustrate the concepts. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students, using a doll as a bungee jumper, simulate an experiment to determine where the acceleration is at a maximum and minimum. They use an accelerometer to record and graph distance-time and velocity-time data. Students discover how both positive and negative accelerations occur during a bungee jump. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students, through personal testing, investigate factors affecting heart rates. They use heart rate probes to discover influences on their circulatory system. Students examine the results of their heart rate tests and complete worksheets. Full Review »

