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Kernel Power" Ethanol Fuel from Corn

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners study why corn is a biodegradable, renewable resource.  In this ethanol lesson students build models and observe a chemical reaction.
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Succession in the Classroom

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners investigate their environment by growing plants in class.  In this botany lesson, students discuss the lifespan of plants and animals and how they must be cared for continuously over time.  Learners grow a plant in class and...
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Identifying Food Nutrients

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students pretend they are a food-quality tester. They develop a kit to test food for sugars, starches, proteins and lipids. They answer questions to complete the lesson plan.
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Chloroplasts

For Teachers K - 12th
Students study chloroplasts, their structure and evolution.  In this photosynthesis lesson students experiment with polarized light and the production of chlorophyll.
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Synthesizing Pigment and Dyeing Cloth

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a synthetic dye and oxidize the dye and record the effects.