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Energy and Energy Resources
In this energy and energy resources worksheet, learners complete 14 fill in the blank questions in the form of word scrambles, twisters, and teasers.
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Sewer Lice
Students observe demonstrations that show adhesion, cohesion, equilibrium density, pressure of gases and solubility. In this gases lesson plan, students observe a demonstration of raisins, spaghetti, and popcorn moving up and down in...
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Ziplock Chemistry
Students investigate various chemical reactions when creating mixtures in ziplock baggies. In this chemistry lesson, students will recognize various chemical reactions and cite evidence. Safety and assessment strategies are included in...
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Comparing Densities of Different Liquids
Students experiment with a variety of liquids to calculate density. In this integrated science and math lesson, students listen to a story in which the characters must prove and explain why 5 "mystery" liquids react in a certain manner....
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Tantalizing Tangrams
Students explore "area." In this tangram geometry and measurement instructional activity, students arrange tangram pieces to find the area of characters presented in a story they listen to on a website. Website information and related...
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Simulating the Greenhouse Effect in a Terrarium
Students identify what factors effect global warming and how the greenhouse effect occurs. In this environmental lesson plan students view videos then complete an experiment using a terrarium to observe greenhouse gas.
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Column Chromatography
Students research the mechanics of liquid chromatography. In this technology instructional activity, students calculate the concentration of unknown samples. They write a report about their research and lab results.
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Measuring Rainfall and Relationships Between pH, Alkalinity and Suspended Solids in the Pago River
Eleventh graders test the pH and alkalinity of Pago River. In this ecology lesson, 11th graders collect data and use spreadsheet to graph results. They analyze and share their findings with the class.
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Galvanometers
Students construct their own galvanometer. In this physics lesson, students explain how it is used to detect electric current. They conduct an experiment to measure how much electricity flows through the circuit.
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Writing about the climate
Students research the contributing factors to the Earth's paleoclimate. They determine the relevant climate data and use it to construct a science argument. In the process, they access data, capture images of the data plots, and...
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Geologic History of A Large Igneous Province
Learners explore the significance and geologic history of the Kerguelen Plateau Large Igneous Province, as revealed by Ocean Drilling Program (ODP) Legs 120 and 183. They examine all the source material and write an essay addressing the...
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Time Zones
Students are able to read and also use a variety of timetables and charts. They perform calculations with time, including 24-hour clock times and time zones. These are very important concepts that Students probably have to bear in mind...
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Protein Biochemistry: Evidence for Charged Amino Acids in Proteins
Learners add the acid and base drop wise as the protein precipitates. If either are added too rapidly, students may miss detail or the protein may not have sufficient time to renature. Casein does not buffer the solution well when it is...
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School Temperatures
Students collect and record temperatures throughout the school. Using this information they compare and contrast the temperatures recorded from various spots throughout the school.
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DETERMINING THE CONCENTRATION OF A SOLUTION: BEER'S LAW
Students determine the concentration of an unknown nickel (II) sulfate solution by using the colorimeter.
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Lesson 3-Explore/Explain Do You Hear What I Hear?
Young scholars explore how loudness is measured. They identify the decibel scale and explain the amplitude of the sound wave.
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Clarity And Turbidity
Students measure the clarity of a body of water and identify possible environmental complications that can be attributed to clarity and turbidity.
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Walk a Mile for a Burger?
Students are introduced to the pedometer, and use this tool to associate physical activity (physical energy) with calories burned (chemical energy). They comprehend the making and burning of energy.
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Investigating the Idea of Sin
Fifth graders use sin to solve problems involving right-angled triangles, Solve equations of the form sin(++) = a, for a between -180++ and 360++. They State and graph the value of sin(++) in special cases. They describe some of the ways...
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Water Quality in the Greenhills Stream
Seventh graders conduct year long study of water quality over different seasons using variety of probes, including D.O., pH, conductivity and temperature, that are attached to portable technology. Students select three data points in...
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Solar Kit Lesson #7 Positioning Solar Panels I: Explorations with Tracking
Students track and record data on the Sun's position in the sky and on the output of a solar panel tracking the Sun. On a second day, students graph and analyze the data to identify relationships between (1) the time of day, (2) the...
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Hot Friction
Sixth graders use small electronic devices known as thermistors to measure the temperature beneath an object such as a coffee cup as it slides across a surface. By choosing different surfaces, 6th graders can compare in a quantitative...
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Diurnal Cycling Experiments
Pupils carry out an experiment to monitor diurnal fluctuations in dissolved oxygen, carbon dioxide, pH, and water temperature. They determine the CO2 and pH of the samples (and optionally, dissolved oxygen). Students complete their...
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Idaho Earthquakes
High schoolers examine the types of earthquakes that occur in Idaho. In groups, they compare and contrast the types of energy released and how they affect the movement of the Earth. To end the instructional activity, they analyze a map...