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Absorbancy: What does it mean?

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Define the scientific concept of absorbency as it relates to the properties of matter, then conduct an investigation. Learners answer several questions, then investigate the absorbency of several different types of towels. Tip: This...
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Paper Towel Testing

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students discuss whether there are variations in absorbency and wet strength amount different brands of paper towels. They compare advertising claims and personal preferences and perform tests to reach a conclusion of which brand is the...
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Is More Expensive More Absorbent?

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students consider the question," Is more expensive more absorbent?" In this science lesson plan, students find out through experimentation which paper towel is the most absorbent as well as which one is the best cost value for their money.
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To Be Or Not To Be, Soaked

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students test the absorbency of paper towels by dropping water onto the center of each towel and then find the surface area of the stain using a transparent grid. With both pieces of data, students analyze the results of their absorbency...
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Soak It Up

For Teachers K - 5th
Students role play where they assume the role of business executives who must decide which of three prototypes of paper towels would be the best buy for consumers. Students compare three products to determine the best value by using...
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Water, Water Everywhere

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Young scholars explore water. In this water absorbency lesson, students experiment with different items to see if they absorb water. Young scholars record their findings on a data sheet. Students then try making music with drinking...
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Paint & Paper: Free-Form Musical Art

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students explore painting their feelings as they enjoy this musical art activity. In this early childhood visual art instructional activity, students use paint to respond to music.
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Light

For Teachers K - 4th
Students observe how light can be reflected, refracted, and absorbed. In this light lesson, students discover that light travels in a straight path. This lesson contains a "bonus" activity that explains how to make a kaleidoscope.
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Land Use Issues

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Young scholars examine soil types and determine the ability of each to absorb water. Working in groups, they time how long it takes for water to seep out the bottom of the cups. They examine soil components, conservation, erosion, and...
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Capillary Action Dip N' Dye

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students complete an experiment to observe capillary action.  In this capillary action lesson, students add food coloring to a bowl and watch what happens as they dip the corner of the paper in it. Students observe the results.
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Don't Use it All Up

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students observe the way that a sponge absorbs liquids and discuss how we our use of natural resources affects the environment around us. They discuss the need to conserve resources so we don't run out of what we need.
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Super Polymers

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Learners investigate polymers and compare the absorbency of a disposable diaper to cotton dish towels They determine the absorbency of sodium polyacrylate.
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Temperature

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore hot, warm, and cold. In this temperature lesson plan, students use thermometers to find specific temperatures. Students also consider how colored items absorb heat as they participate in a demonstration.
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Using the Combining Test to Identify Unknown Liquids

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Once investigators have learned how their mystery liquids interact with water during the preceding activity, they now use their observations to identify them. This is an ideal conclusion to the mini unit on the properties of water. 
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Investigation: Building a Parabolic-Trough Collector

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Amateurs of alternative energy build a mini parabolic-trough solar energy collector and use it to heat water. Temperature is recorded over a three-minute period and the data is graphed and analyzed. Note that in order to paint aquarium...
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Egg-Stra Easy Watercolor “Crunch”

For Teachers K - 12th
It doesn't have to be Easter to enjoy this egg-stra fun art project. Kids crunch egg shells, saturate them with color, and glue them to boxes or other objects to make egg-stra special gifts.
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Through the Looking Glass

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Turning white light into colors only takes a little scientific know how! Young scholars create their own spectroscope in a hands-on activity exploring the properties of light. Using a diffraction grating, they discover how white light...
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Global Oil Busters!

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students design and implement an investigation of the impact of oil spills on the environment. They then identify and compare different methods in cleaning up oil spills. Students write letters to the Governor about why the material they...
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Meteorite Musters

For Students 6th - 8th
In this science worksheet, students conduct an experiment to collect small particles that come down in the rain or hail that are left over meteorites.
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Introduce Vocabulary: The Reasons for the Seasons

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students assess the meaning of new vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read The Reasons for the Seasons and evaluate the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. Students record their words using a word journal or...
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Smart Consumers

For Teachers 4th - 7th
You can help students cut through the hype and find out for themselves which brands are best by becoming consumer scientists.
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Mixing Colors

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students understand why we see various colors. In this mixing colors lesson, students experiment with different food coloring to explore how colors are made. Students record on a data sheet the colors they see.
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Properties of Water with a Splash of Color

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars explore the properties of water. In this cross curriculum art and physical science instructional activity, students experiment with a variety of materials to demonstrate the cohesive forces and adhesion of water. Young...
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Anodising Aluminum

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners examine Barton's pendulums and watch the video Tacoma Narrows bridge.  In this pendulum and momentum lesson students complete a lab activity, view a video and research a given topic.