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Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
2 Stars

Students research, develop and prepare a lab that shows some concept of physics, chemistry or other upper-level science. They show their labs and explain its concept to younger students in an effort to generate interest in science. Full Review »

Grade Range
3rd - 4th
Rating
3 Stars

Students examine the different phases of matter through hands-on investigation of a mystery substance. They make scientific observations, record data, work as a group, and gain knowledge in the properties of matter. Full Review »

Grade Range
3rd - 4th
Rating
3 Stars

Students participate in a science experiment to see if a magnet will work from a distance when it's not actually touching the piece of metal. They will observe to see if all magnets are the same strength. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
5 Stars

Students analyze the basic techniques used to find and produce oil. They also create a small project that allows them experiment with solutions to maximize the amount of colorless liquid produced from colored solutions. Full Review »

Grade Range
Higher Ed
Rating
3 Stars

Students read a case study about physics. They relate the topic to their own interests to make it more appealing to them. They share their information with the class. Full Review »

Grade Range
7th - 8th
Rating
3 Stars

Students simulate p waves (longitudinal) & s waves (transverse) using a slinky and rope, simulate one of the three types of lithospheric boundaries, and investigate plate tectonics at some select Web sites. Full Review »

Grade Range
6th - 8th
Rating
2 Stars

Students brainstorm ways to detect and identify physical versus chemical changes in matter. They observe a chemical and physical property of steel wool and use this to play a game in which they compete in small groups to quickly identify a list of changes as chemical or physical. Full Review »

Grade Range
6th - 8th
Rating
3 Stars

Students explore how science and technology interact. They discuss important inventions, discoveries and technologies. They research a technology or invention and prepare a presentation that includes the economics, demographics and geographic parameters from the time period of their selection, the societal acceptance and hesitations and the current and future impact. Full Review »

Grade Range
4th
Rating
3 Stars

Students make toffee to observe both physical and chemical changes. They determine what types of changes that are caused by the cooking process and which are chemical, and which are physical. In order to do this they follow a recipe, mix ingredients, cook them, pour them into a pan making observations throughout the process. Full Review »

Grade Range
4th
Rating
3 Stars

Students investigate the names of the nine planets and their proper order. They comprehend the difference between rotation and revolution and how each affects the length of a year and a day. Full Review »