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Grade Range
8th
Rating
3 Stars

Students create a multimedia presenttation written presentation, and oral presentation detailing the contributions of three minority or female scientists throughout history. Full Review »

Grade Range
5th
Rating
4 Stars

Students explore physical and chemical changes. They prepare a demonstration in which they perform an example of either a physical change or a chemical reaction. Full Review »

Grade Range
4th - 8th
Rating
5 Stars

Students design a roller coaster and demonstrate their knowledge of Potential and Kinetic Energy. They determine the average velocity a given marble travels on their roller coaster and apply their knowledge of various measurement systems by converting the average velocity from cm per second to miles per hour. Full Review »

Grade Range
6th - 8th
Rating
4 Stars

Students record all of the instances of physics and science they are involved with in a full day. As a class, they complete a KWL chart on physics and read a story about Murphy's Law and the character's experiences. Individually, they make hypothesis and test their results based on the situations they find them in. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th
Rating
3 Stars

Students investigate and use Newton's laws of motion to describe and predict motions of common objects in controlled experiments (e.g., balls rolling, wood blocks sliding) and in real-world contexts (e.g., walking, rollerblading, braking). Full Review »

Grade Range
8th
Rating
4 Stars

Students begin with a pre-test to determine prior knowledge. Students describe the properties of matter as well as the three principle states of matter. Students complete a provided outline/notes as the teacher lectures about the included information. They participate in several experiments to illustrated chemical and physical reactions. Full Review »

Grade Range
5th
Rating
3 Stars

Students watch a video about physical and chemical changes. In groups, they participate in a variety of activities involving color. They write their observations in a journal. To end the lesson, they use a checklist to classify the changes as either chemical or physical. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th
Rating
4 Stars

Students research the six basic simple machine types and Rube Goldberg contraptions. Students create a contraption using all six simple machines to pop a balloon. A group presentation with calculations and explanations of basic physics concepts is required as well. Full Review »

Grade Range
8th
Rating
3 Stars

Students participate in several science activities to note chemical or physical changes after discussion. They understand that all matter has definite structure which determines physical and chemical properties. Full Review »

Grade Range
11th - 12th
Rating
2 Stars

Students comprehend that engineering is the application of physics principles to everyday life. They comprehend the relationship between science and engineering by investigating a variety of engineering applications. Students produce papers, videos, computer presentations and elementary science lessons on engineering principles. Full Review »