Applied Science Teacher Resources

Spur innovation as your class experiements with the practical endeavors of science. These teacher resources will have them hypothesizing, measuring and creating in no time.
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Applied Science - Science and Math Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Science and Math Lab

2nd - 6th
Create three dimensional objects in an applied science lesson. The goal is for your class to recognize, compare, and model shapes. Using cookie cutters and clay or play dough, they create models for three-dimensional shapes.
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Applied Science - Technology Post-Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Technology Post-Lab

3rd - 6th
Students explore inventions. In this Applied Science lesson, students discuss the history of everyday objects and the invention of them. Students illustrate and describe their own invention.
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Applied Science - Science and Math Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Science and Math Lab

1st - 6th
Young scholars make a prediction. In this applied science lesson, students guess the number of items in a jar. Young scholars create a bar graph to show the predictions and the actual amounts.
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Applied Science - Science and Math Lab 4B Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Science and Math Lab 4B

4th - 8th
Learners experiment with the combination of vinegar and baking soda. In this applied science lesson, future scientists compare qualitative and quantitative data collected from their exploration. Then they work together to analyze and...
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Applied Science - Science and Math Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Science and Math Lab

4th - 11th
Students investigate topology. In this Applied Science lesson students explore higher, more abstract mathematics using tangles. Students make topologically related shapes.
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Applied Science - Science and Math Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Science and Math Lab

1st - 6th
Students explore the senses. For this Applied Science lesson, students investigate the items in "feely" boxes with their hands, both touching the items and shaking the boxes to hear the sound the items make. Students also smell and taste...
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Applied Science - Science and Math Pre-Lab 4C Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Science and Math Pre-Lab 4C

4th - 8th
Scholars classify the sciences. Using applied science, they compare and contrast subfields of sciences. They compare qualitative versus quatitative. They discuss types of sciences and the meanings of the word roots of the names. 
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Applied Science - Science and Math Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Science and Math Lab

3rd - 6th
CCSS: Adaptable
Although it was written to use in a science class, this measurement lesson is adaptable to Common Core standards in math for measurement and data. Youngsters are introduced to two types of measurement systems. They use both the English...
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Applied Science - Science and Math Pre Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Science and Math Pre Lab

4th - 8th
Students find Fibonacci sequences. In this applied Science lesson, students solve Fibonacci sequence problems. Students explore the mathematical patterns of objects in nature.
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Applied Science - Science and Math Post-Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Science and Math Post-Lab

3rd - 6th
Pupils use scientific tools. In this Applied Science lesson plan, students investigate the use of scientific tools to enhance observation and discovery. Pupils indicate how each tool assists scientific work.
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Applied Science - Science and Math (K) Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Science and Math (K) Lab

K
In this shape lesson, learners cut out tangram shapes and create different pictures with them. They look at 3-D shapes as well. There is a nice, hands-on component built into this lesson.
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Applying Science Worksheet

Applying Science

7th - 8th
In this applying science learning exercise, students are given 8 scrambled words to complete sentences about technology, machines and robots. Students answer 6 questions about the effects of technology on life span and the use of robots...
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Nature of Science and Measurement Review Worksheet

Nature of Science and Measurement Review

9th - 12th
In this nature of science and measurement worksheet, high schoolers answer 30 questions about experimental design, pure science vs. applied science, density, metric conversions and dimensional analysis.
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Applied Science - Science and Math Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Science and Math Lab

3rd - 12th
Students examine fabric. In this Applied Science lesson, students look at the fibers of fabric through a microscope. Students compare and contrast a variety of fibers.
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Applied Science - Science and Math Post Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Science and Math Post Lab

1st - 8th
Students construct paper. In this applied Science lesson, students create paper using lint. Students investigate the different fibers in their homes.
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Applied Science - Science and Math Post Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Science and Math Post Lab

2nd - 7th
Students utilize a balance scale. In this applied science lesson, students compare the weights of two objects using an elementary balance scale. Students balance the scale with weights to find how heavy an object is.
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Applied Science - Science and Math Post-Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Science and Math Post-Lab

2nd - 8th
Students explore optical illusions. In this Applied Science lesson, students view optical illusions and record the data of what they see. Students graph the data that they collect.
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Applied Science - Technology Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Technology Lab

1st - 6th
Students concoct glue. In this Applied Science lesson, students experiment with different amounts of flour and water to make their own glue. Students use their glue for a paper mache project.
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Applied Science - Built Environment Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Built Environment Lab

3rd - 12th
Students evaluate trash. In this Science lesson, students collect and weigh trash from their classrooms. Students categorize the trash and the corresponding weights, recording the information on a data sheet.
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Applied Science - Physics Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Physics Lab

2nd - 12th
Students define reflection and refraction. In this Physics lesson, students compare a variety of items to find properties of reflection or refraction. Students record their findings.
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The Nature of Science Worksheet

The Nature of Science

7th - 9th
In this nature of science learning exercise, learners identify four statements as "pure" or "applied" science and they read a short story about an experiment performed by a boy. They identify various components of the experiment...
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Applied Science: Exploring Shapes in Nature Lesson Plan

Applied Science: Exploring Shapes in Nature

1st - 3rd
Explore geometry with your young mathematicians! First, have them color in different two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes. Then take them on a walk around the classroom. Can they identify different shapes using the target...
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Applied Science - Science and Math Pre Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Science and Math Pre Lab

3rd - 8th
Students explore human senses. In this applied Science lesson, students utilize their senses to distinguish various objects. Students explain their descriptions.
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Applied Science - Physics Pre-Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Physics Pre-Lab

3rd - 12th
Students observe fluid motion. In this Physics lesson plan, students explore the principles of Pascal, Archimedes, and Bernoulli. Students list their experiences with fluid movement.
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Applied Science - Physics (5A) Pre Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Physics (5A) Pre Lab

5th
Fifth graders look at different types of waves. In this wave instructional activity, 5th graders find the difference and similarities of electromagnetic and physical waves. They review the components of waves such as crest, trough,...
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Applied Science - Physics Post-Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Physics Post-Lab

1st - 6th
Students investigate energy. In this Physics lesson, students explore different sources of energy: heat, nuclear, and chemical. Students sing an electricity song.
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Applied Science - Physics Pre-Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Physics Pre-Lab

3rd - 6th
Students view a static electricity demonstration. In this Physics lesson, students compare static and current electricity. Students watch an electricity slide show and sing the Electricity song.
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Applied Science - Physics Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Physics Lab

3rd - 8th
Students explore electricity. In this Physics lesson, students investigate the origin of static electricity. Students compare static electricity to current electricity.
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Applied Science - Physics Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Physics Lab

4th - 12th
Students investigate electricity. In this Physics lesson, students experiment with insulators and conductors of electricity. Students use batteries as the energy source for the experiment.
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Applied Science - Technology (2A) Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Technology (2A) Lab

2nd
Second graders experiment with simple machines. In this machine lesson, 2nd graders go to different labs to see examples of a lever, inclined plane, wedge, pulley, gears, and wheel and axle. They discuss how a machine makes work a lot...
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Applied Science - Technology (5A) Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Technology (5A) Lab

5th
Fifth graders explore electromagnetic waves and light. In this light instructional activity, 5th graders draw the parts of a wave of the electromagnetic spectrum. They compare a flashlight to a laser to see how the light looks when...
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Applied Science - Built Environment (5) Pre Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Built Environment (5) Pre Lab

5th
Fifth graders look at the impact of sound and noise. In this sound lesson, 5th graders review the decibel and common sounds along with their noise levels. They complete a worksheet about the different sounds that one might hear during...
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A Call to Invention: DIY Speaker Edition Video

A Call to Invention: DIY Speaker Edition

7 mins 4th - 12th
CCSS: Adaptable
Can you build a homemade speaker out of a potato chip? Bestselling author and do-it-yourself expert William Gurstelle shows you how in his brief presentation at TEDYouth 2012. He encourages young people to be creative and explore science...
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Applied Science- Built environment Lab (Trains) Lesson Plan

Applied Science- Built environment Lab (Trains)

2nd - 5th
Pupils examine transportation. In this train design instructional activity, students study how trains work and how to efficiently design a track by working with an electric train set. As a class they compare various types of trains and...
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Applied Evolution: How Will We Get There from Here? Lesson Plan

Applied Evolution: How Will We Get There from Here?

9th - 12th
Learners explore the basic process of natural selection and how people can manipulate that process today. The consequences of natural selection on daily life and the implications of evolutionary biology in basic and applied science is...
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Applied Science-Science and Math (2A) Post Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science-Science and Math (2A) Post Lab

2nd
Second graders create a graph about TV watching. In this bar graph lesson, 2nd graders make a hypothesis about how much TV 2nd graders watch per week. They record their TV watching for a week and bring it to school to create a class graph. 
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Applied Science- Physics Lesson Plan

Applied Science- Physics

2nd - 4th
Learners investigate how something at home uses physics to work. In this practical physics lesson, students develop a theory of their own to conclude how an object might work. This lesson plan includes a worksheet.
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Applied Science - Physics Pos Lab (Air Pressure) Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Physics Pos Lab (Air Pressure)

6th - 7th
Students examine physics. In this air movement lesson, students conduct an experiment that shows how air moves based on the pressure it's under. They watch the teacher complete the procedure and then try it on their own in a small group....
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Applied Science - Physics Pre-Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Physics Pre-Lab

3rd - 8th
Students describe the science of physics. In this Physics instructional activity, students observe examples of physics within their classroom. Students create a definition for physics.
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Applied Science - Technology (2A) Post Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Technology (2A) Post Lab

2nd
Second graders explore simple machines. In this technology lesson, 2nd graders look at pulleys and gears and what the uses are for each. They complete a worksheet comparing the two. 
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Applied Science - Physics (K) Post Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Physics (K) Post Lab

K
Students are introduced to electricity. For this electricity lesson, students listen to the book Switch on, Switch off  by Melvin Berger and discuss the use of electricity in light switches. They create a picture of an atom using pom...
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Applied Science -Physics (2B) Pre Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science -Physics (2B) Pre Lab

2nd
Second graders look at different types of energy. In this energy lesson, 2nd graders define energy and the difference between kinetic and potential energy. They see examples with falling books and a slinky.
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Applied Science -Physics (4A) Post Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science -Physics (4A) Post Lab

4th
Fourth graders explore the history of electricity. In this electricity instructional activity, 4th graders review the connection between electricity and magnetism. They do a research project on the history of electricity. 
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Applied Science - Physics (5B) Post Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Physics (5B) Post Lab

5th
Fifth graders analyze optical images. in this optical lesson, 5th graders look at how light reflects and refracts. They discuss different types of lenses and how they change the picture that is taken. 
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Applied Science - Technology (KA) Pre Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Technology (KA) Pre Lab

K
Students explore tools. In this tool lesson, students see how tools and machines were invented to help people work easier. They see different types of simple machines such as wheel and axle, lever, and wedge. 
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Applied Science-Techonology Post Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science-Techonology Post Lab

2nd - 4th
Learners study animals. In this machines and tools instructional activity, students study animals to figure out how various tools were created for humans to use. They are read the story An Elephant Never Forgets its Snorkel to help spark...
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Applied Science - Technology (1B) Pre Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Technology (1B) Pre Lab

1st
First graders explore simple machines. In this technology lesson, 1st graders review pulleys, levers, wedges, and ramps. They experiment with lifting items with and without these simple machines. 
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Applied Science - Technology (3A) Pre Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Technology (3A) Pre Lab

3rd
Third graders discuss electric currents. In this circuit lesson plan, 3rd graders create a picture of a battery circuit and a light bulb. They show the positive and negative charge and the flow of electrons. 
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Applied Science - Technology (3A) Post Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Technology (3A) Post Lab

3rd
Third graders discuss how energy is created. In this energy lesson, 3rd graders look at how a city receives energy and how it is made. They create their own generator using a pin wheel and pipe cleaners. 
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Applied Science -Technology (6B) Pre Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science -Technology (6B) Pre Lab

6th
Sixth graders discuss how simple machines overcome friction. In this simple machine lesson, 6th graders review the parts of a plane and how they make up for gravity and friction. They roll different objects down an inclined board...
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Applied Science - Built Environment (2) Pre Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Built Environment (2) Pre Lab

2nd
Second graders review how our society affects nature. For this energy lesson, 2nd graders discuss the different ways that energy is collected. They review renewable and nonrenewable energy sources. 
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Applied Science - Built Environment (3) Pre Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Built Environment (3) Pre Lab

3rd
Third graders discuss types of transportation. In this transportation lesson, 3rd graders discuss common ways people get around and the effect of electric energy on our society. They write a paragraph about different kinds of...
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Applied Science - Built Environment (6) Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Built Environment (6) Lab

6th
Sixth graders look at toys in space. In this gravity lesson, 6th graders make predictions about what different toys will do with zero gravity. They watch a space video and see what happens to these toys in space.
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Elements Compounds and Mixtures Worksheet

Elements Compounds and Mixtures

6th - 8th
In this science worksheet, students apply science basic knowledge of chemistry to the puzzles that are listed for the four parts of the sheet while focusing upon the identification of a metalloid.
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The Science of Taste Video

The Science of Taste

11 mins 6th - 12th
CCSS: Adaptable
Neuroscientists and biologists study how we process our senses and the impact our receptors have on our food choices. The video, part of a food science series from PBS, highlights the nerves used in eating including the taste and...
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Turning Food Waste Into a Resource Video

Turning Food Waste Into a Resource

5 mins 5th - 12th
CCSS: Adaptable
One in every seven truckloads of perishable foods delivered to grocery stores gets thrown away. Is there anything that can be done with this waste? One solution is to recycle the old produce and turn it into fertilizer. The video, part...
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Science and Measurement Presentation

Science and Measurement

7th - 10th
A great start to activate thinking about the scientific method, instruments, measurements, accuracy, constants and laws. Each slide describes important procedures and examples essential for the study of science.
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Living is About Managing Risks Lesson Plan

Living is About Managing Risks

9th - 12th
High schoolers identify and assess risks encountered on a daily basis. They examine their behavior and apply science process skills and higher order thinking skills in reducing or managing risks. They define the terms: risk, benefit,...
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Applied Science - Science and Math Pre - Lab (Scientific Method) Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Science and Math Pre - Lab (Scientific Method)

5th - 8th
Students examine science. For this scientific method lesson, students are introduced to what every experiment contains (hypothesis, critical thinking) and how an experiment is conducted. They watch a demonstration and then work...
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Applied Science - Science and Math (Post Lab) Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Science and Math (Post Lab)

4th - 6th
Students explore science. In this create science lesson, students come up with their own science experiment. They use their basic knowledge of hypothesis and procedure to come up with an experiment. This lesson includes background...
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Applied Science - Technology Pre - Lab (inventions) Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Technology Pre - Lab (inventions)

3rd - 5th
Students read the book Icky, Sticky Gloop by Morgan Matthes. In this scientific exploration lesson, students compare the fictional character in the book with Benjamin Franklin (both are inventors). They discover why and how inventions...
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Applied Science-Science and Math Post Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science-Science and Math Post Lab

3rd - 4th
Students explore magnification. In this science skills observation lesson, students make a hand lens using a wire loop and a small amount of water.
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Applied Science-Science and Math Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science-Science and Math Lab

2nd - 4th
Students explore magnification. In this scientific observation skills lesson, students observe sea life items and draw pictures of what they observe. Students predict which lens will have the strongest magnification when given three...
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Applied Science - Science and Math Lab (read without sight) Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Science and Math Lab (read without sight)

3rd - 5th
Learners consider the senses. For this sight and touch lesson, students discover what it is like to function like a person who is blind. They work in groups and individually on various activities to experience this condition. This lesson...
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Applied Science Physics Pre Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science Physics Pre Lab

8th - 10th
Learners explore physics. In this magnetism lesson, students attempt to make a magnet out of a iron rod. They observe the teacher complete the procedure first and then try it themselves.
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Applied Science - Built Environment Post Lab (Energy) Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Built Environment Post Lab (Energy)

3rd - 6th
Students study science. In this efficiency lesson plan, students explore different forms of energy and compare them to determine which works the best. They work independently to create a collage of different energy sources (using...
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Applied Science- Technology Lab (Circuit Boards) Lesson Plan

Applied Science- Technology Lab (Circuit Boards)

4th - 6th
Young scholars examine electricity. For this electrical conduction lesson, students create a quiz board (circuit board). They work in small groups to construct the circuit board and come up with questions/answers for the quiz portion....
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Applied Science - Built Environment Pre Lab (Morse Code) Lesson Plan

Applied Science - Built Environment Pre Lab (Morse Code)

4th - 7th
Learners study communication. In this telegraph lesson, students examine Morse code and the composition of an elementary telegraph circuit. They listen to a presentation and try to create Morse Code messages on a worksheet. This lesson...
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Wattsville and Mercalli Booklet Lesson Plan

Wattsville and Mercalli Booklet

6th
CCSS: Adaptable
There has been an earthquake! Can you listen to the description of damage given by callers in order to determine the epicenter? The 11th of 20 lessons has pupils read a script of one emergency caller. The class records the information on...
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Flow Rates of Faucets and Rivers Lesson Plan

Flow Rates of Faucets and Rivers

5th - 8th
Young scholars work together to discover the flow rates of faucets and rivers. They relate their results to engineering and applied science concepts. They make predictions on the flow rate of a nearby river in their local community.
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What it means to be a scientist and What is the Scientific Process? Lesson Plan

What it means to be a scientist and What is the Scientific Process?

6th - 8th
Students read an article and describe the scientific method.  In this scientific process instructional activity, students compare basic science and applied science. Students discuss ideas such as team work, application of an idea, how...
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Applied Science -- Science and Math (3B) Pre Lab Lesson Plan

Applied Science -- Science and Math (3B) Pre Lab

4th - 7th
Set up stations around your science lab to introduce youngsters to different equipment. They examine a beaker, graduated cylinder, ruler, balance, and thermometer. The said worksheet is not included, but you will find a few useful tips...
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Film: Space Camp Worksheet

Film: Space Camp

5th - 10th
In this "Space Camp" worksheet, students watch the movie and respond to 3 essay questions pertaining to ways the characters in the movie applied science and technology skills.
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Science and Art Design Lesson Plan

Science and Art Design

3rd - 5th
Students explore the scientific process by completing a pegboard activity. In this art design lesson, students identify the similarities between the art process and the scientific method while experimenting with art beads and templates....
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Introduction to Water Chemistry Lesson Plan

Introduction to Water Chemistry

7th - 9th
What are the issues surrounding water quality? Viewers of this short presentation gain information about the importance of clean water, the lack of fresh water, water contamination, and ways that engineers treat water. 
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Neurotransmission Model Lesson Plan

Neurotransmission Model

9th - 12th
Don't lose your marbles — you'll need them for a lesson on neurotransmission. Young scholars build a neurotransmission model using marbles, beads, rubber bands, string, and other elements. After studying specific neurotransmitters,...
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Chromatography Lab Activities & Project

Chromatography Lab

7th - 9th
Groups use alcohol and chromatography paper to separate the color components of black ink. The purpose of the activity is to allow the class to become aware that mixtures exist in hidden places. 
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Water Remediation Lab Activities & Project

Water Remediation Lab

7th - 9th
CCSS: Designed
Water filtration — that's pure genius! Groups test the ability of a water filter to purify water by running chlorine contaminated water through a filter and measuring the chlorine concentrations as they filter the water. They then graph...
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Pointing at Maximum Power for PV Lesson Plan

Pointing at Maximum Power for PV

9th - 12th
CCSS: Designed
Following detailed directions, teams collect the voltage and current outputs of a photovoltaic cell by adjusting the resistance. Using the collected data, they determine the highest power output. Implications for weather and a large...
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Red Cabbage Chemistry Activities & Project

Red Cabbage Chemistry

7th - 9th
Using the natural pH indicator of red cabbage juice, groups determine the pH of different everyday liquids. As they work, pupils gain an understanding of pH that may help deal with contaminants in the water supply. 
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The Temperature Effect Handouts & Reference

The Temperature Effect

9th - 12th
CCSS: Designed
How temperature affects the efficiency of a solar panel is the focus of the third in a series of eight resources that presents how engineers are able to control the temperatures of photovoltaic panels. Class members find out how the...
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Ice, Ice, PV! Activities & Project

Ice, Ice, PV!

9th - 12th
CCSS: Designed
Knowing the temperature coefficient allows for the calculation of voltage output at any temperature. Groups conduct an experiment to determine the effects of temperature on the power output of a solar panel. The teams alter the...
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Connect the Dots: Isometric Drawing and Coded Plans Activities & Project

Connect the Dots: Isometric Drawing and Coded Plans

6th - 12th
CCSS: Designed
Individuals discover how to draw cubes on triangle-dot paper. They use cubes to build structures and draw corresponding isometric drawings on dot paper in the second lesson of the series of five. The activity also introduces the concept...
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Let's Take a Spin: One-Axis Rotation Activities & Project

Let's Take a Spin: One-Axis Rotation

6th - 12th
CCSS: Designed
Investigate the effect of one-axis rotations on geometric figures. Scholars learn to use snap cubes and the right-hand rule to draw figures after rotations about the x-, y-, or z-axes. They try their hands at examples created by the...
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National Marine Sanctuaries Shipwrecks Lesson Plan

National Marine Sanctuaries Shipwrecks

4th - 6th
Junior oceanographers access the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Shipwreck Database and plot the locations of several shipwrecks. Shipwrecks are always an enthralling subject and this activity allows your learners to act as...
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Density Column Lab - Part 1 Activities & Project

Density Column Lab - Part 1

7th - 9th
CCSS: Designed
Mass and density — aren't they the same thing? This activity has groups use balance beams and water displacement to measure several objects. The pupils use the measurements to calculate the density of the objects. 
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Density Column Lab - Part 2 Activities & Project

Density Column Lab - Part 2

7th - 9th
CCSS: Designed
Groups suspend objects within layers of liquids to determine the densities of different liquids and compare them to the densities of objects calculated in Part 1. The groups then carefully test their calculations by layering the liquids...
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New Perspectives: Two-Axis Rotation Activities & Project

New Perspectives: Two-Axis Rotation

6th - 12th
CCSS: Designed
Two-axis rotations ... twice the fun as one-axis rotations! The last installment of a five-part module teaches scholars how to conduct two-axis rotations. They create isometric drawings before and after the rotations.
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Introduction to Environmental Engineering Assessment

Introduction to Environmental Engineering

7th - 9th
A series on environmental engineering introduces the class to issues that environmental engineers work to solve. This first lesson focuses on air and land issues, and looks at ways to reduce pollution.
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Maximum Power Point Handouts & Reference

Maximum Power Point

9th - 12th
Investigate the maximum power output of a photovoltaic panel with a lesson that introduces the class to the maximum power point. Individuals learn how to determine the maximum power point of a solar panel by using Ohm's law and the power...
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Midnight Dumpers Lesson Plan

Midnight Dumpers

8th - 12th
Students explain how pollution affects ground water. They participate in a simulation to discover the location of an illegal dump. Students explore the monetary benefits, risk and environmental concerns are factors in business decisions.
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Solar Angles and Tracking Systems Handouts & Reference

Solar Angles and Tracking Systems

9th - 12th
The sun will continue to rise in the east and set in the west, no matter what. The first activity in a series of eight introduces the class to solar angles. It makes connections between a person's latitude and the angle of position of...
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Flow Rates of Faucets and Rivers Lesson Plan

Flow Rates of Faucets and Rivers

5th - 8th
CCSS: Designed
Go with the flow and use a helpful resource. A set of two activities has learners investigate flow rates. They first determine the flow rate of a faucet by measuring how long it takes to fill a bucket. Using the results, they make a...
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Who Lives in the Water? Stream Side Science Lesson Plan

Who Lives in the Water? Stream Side Science

6th - 8th
Andree Walker thought of everything when he wrote this resource. It includes a detailed list of materials and background information links for the teacher. In addition, it has procedures, a macroinvertebrate identification key, and tally...
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Weather Fronts—Movement of Cold and Warm Air Activities & Project

Weather Fronts—Movement of Cold and Warm Air

9th - 12th
CCSS: Designed
On a hot summer day, in a two-story home with no air conditioning, the coolest place is in the basement and the warmest place is on the second floor. See how warm air rises and cool air sinks through a hands-on activity. Class...
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Concentrated Solar Power Handouts & Reference

Concentrated Solar Power

9th - 12th
The seventh segment in an eight-part unit promotes the idea of concentrating the sun to increase the power of a photovoltaic panel. Pupils learn about devices used such as reflectors or lenses.
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Creepy Putty Activities & Project

Creepy Putty

3rd - 8th
Mold your learners into materials engineers. Using glue, Borax, and water, scholars create a viscoelastic material. But your class might know it by another name—Silly Putty.
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Racing to Win Lesson Plan

Racing to Win

7th - 9th
Students design a race for Lego robots using principles of linear relationships. The solve linear relationship problems then use the answers to brainstorm procedures for their robot race.
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Biotechnology Presentation

Biotechnology

9th - Higher Ed
A continuous cascade of information comes through this PowerPoint on biotechnology. The topic is defined, a history is presented, and basic genetic engineering techniques are explained. The topic is covered in an objective manner,...
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Meet Your Macromolecules Lesson Plan

Meet Your Macromolecules

9th - 12th
CCSS: Adaptable
You are what you eat, but what is that really? The lesson describes the four macromolecules from their basic structure to their functions. It includes a presentation, small group practice, independent practice, and a short assessment.
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Electromagnetic and Physical Waves Lesson Plan

Electromagnetic and Physical Waves

9th - 12th
Students compare and contrast electromagnetic and physical waves. In this wave lesson, students discover that all waves reflect, refract, and diffract energy. Students work in small groups to experiment with waves and evaluate the type...
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Newton Rocket Car Lesson Plan

Newton Rocket Car

K - 5th
Students observe a demonstration of Newton's third law of motion using a small wooden car. They discuss Newton's third law of motion and what happens to motion if the mass or acceleration is increased, construct their car, and record...
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Concentrating on the Sun with PVs Activities & Project

Concentrating on the Sun with PVs

9th - 12th
Concentrate to determine the best reflector design. Pairs use the engineering design process to build a reflector to increase the current output of a photovotaic panel. Teams arrive at a final design and present it to the class along...
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The Debate Over Stem Cell Research Lesson Plan

The Debate Over Stem Cell Research

9th - 12th
Students complete a variety of activities as they examine the ethical issues behind stem cell research and cloning. They make their own ethical decisions on both subjects.
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Cooking with the Sun Lesson Plan

Cooking with the Sun

3rd - 5th
Young scholars explore using energy from the sun for heating and cooking as they build and compare the performance of four solar cooker designs. This excellent two-day lesson has groups of students build and test a variety of solar...
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Get Educated During Childhood Obesity Awareness Month Lesson Planet Article

Get Educated During Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

1st - 5th
Twenty-three million American kids are overweight and at risk for type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke during childhood.
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Technological Artifacts and the Evolution of the Student Desk Lesson Plan

Technological Artifacts and the Evolution of the Student Desk

8th
"Be strong," I whispered to my WiFi signal. The instructional activity discusses the four types of technology: artifact or hardware, methodology or technique, system of production, and social-technical system. Class members then apply...
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Thinking Green! Activities & Project

Thinking Green!

7th - 9th
Encourage your class to solve local environmental issues. Groups brainstorm environmental issues that are affecting the community, choose one they want to solve, and design a product or service to solve their chosen issue. They then...
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Density and Miscibility Assessment

Density and Miscibility

7th - 9th
The liquids did not mix — so what do density columns have to do with it? The seventh part in a series of nine provides the theoretical explanation of why density columns do not mix. The lesson plan covers the topics related to mixing and...
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A New Angle on PV Efficiency Lesson Plan

A New Angle on PV Efficiency

9th - 12th
Let me get an angle on this! Investigate the orientation of a photovoltaic panel and its effect on efficiency. By using a light source, learners collect and plot current output to determine the ultimate orientation. The resource includes...
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Blast Off Lesson Plan

Blast Off

5th - 8th
In this physical science exploration, small groups place a piece of antacid tablet into a film canister and step back to time how long it takes for the top to pop. They repeat the activity, altering either the amount or temperature of...
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Science: Scuba Diving Lesson Plan

Science: Scuba Diving

9th - 12th
Students discover facts about scuba diving by reading the Adventure Team journal entries. After researching the sport, each group focuses on a different piece of scuba gear and discovers the role physics plays in how the part works. ...
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Using Excel and Simple Machines to Give Students a Feel for Work, Force, and Distance Interactions Lesson Plan

Using Excel and Simple Machines to Give Students a Feel for Work, Force, and Distance Interactions

5th - 7th
Use Excel-generated graphs after experimenting with a simple pulley device, in order to demonstrate the relationship between work, force, and distance. The graphs help to illustrate the concepts that learners uncover during the experiment.
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The Art of Science: Glitter Bottles and Oobleck Lesson Plan

The Art of Science: Glitter Bottles and Oobleck

2nd - 3rd
After having a class discussion on the three states of matter, young scientists utilize the wonderful substance, Oobleck in order to experience something that changes states of matter. They also create "sparkle jars" which...
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Break the Tension Lesson Plan

Break the Tension

3rd - 5th
Students experiment with the concepts of surface tension. They participate in a number of different experiments that introduce them to surface tension. They work in a small group in order to conduct these experiments.
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O2 Sensor Lesson Plan Lesson Plan

O2 Sensor Lesson Plan

8th - 12th
Students investigate the function of an oxygen gas sensor.  In this science technology lesson students analyze charts from their lab activity and write conclusions. 
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Tree Identification Lesson Plan

Tree Identification

9th - 12th
High schoolers list four ways to identify trees. In this tree identification instructional activity, students use tree identification techniques such as leafs, bark, wood grain, soil type, and climate to create tables and graphs.
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Extracting DNA from Peas Lesson Plan

Extracting DNA from Peas

7th - 12th
Students extract and isolate DNA from peas. In this biology activity, students discover the chemical reactions involved in the extraction process. They explain the importance of DNA in human lives.
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Service-Based Engineering Design Project Unit

Service-Based Engineering Design Project

9th - 12th
Do some good for the community while learning about engineering. Groups complete a service-based engineering design project over the course of five weeks. The resource provides guidance on how to conduct the project and help pupils get...
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The Algebra of Lego Go Carts Lesson Plan

The Algebra of Lego Go Carts

9th - 12th
Young scholars create Lego go carts and use scatter plots and equations to predict where the cart will land. they take their recorded data and create a scatter plot. Using weight as the independent variable and distance as the...
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Making Cents of Density Lesson Plan

Making Cents of Density

6th - 8th
Students utilize their knowledge of the physical properties of matter such as mass, volume, and density to solve a problem. They utilize the scientific method to solve a problem. Pupils analyze their data to determine whether their...
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Application of Complex Numbers Lesson Plan

Application of Complex Numbers

9th - 12th
High schoolers apply operations with complex numbers to electrical circuit problems, real-world situations, utilizing TI-83 Graphing Calculators. They perform basic operations of addition, subtraction, division and multiplication with...
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20/20 Vision Lesson Plan

20/20 Vision

3rd - 5th
Students determine their own eyesight and calculate what a good average eyesight value for the class would be. They examine how technology enhances eyesight and how engineers play an important role in the development of these technologies.
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Algorithms to Create PB&J Sandwiches Lesson Plan

Algorithms to Create PB&J Sandwiches

8th - 12th
Practice algorithm design, optimization and performance evaluation using the metaphor of building peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, without using computers. Following teacher instruction, students create sandwiches using complete...
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Using the Dewey Decimal System/Singular and Plural Nouns Lesson Plan

Using the Dewey Decimal System/Singular and Plural Nouns

5th - 7th
Students locate books in the library using the Dewey Decimal system, then practice writing irregular plural nouns. In the first lesson, students use information from a library card or electronic catalog and Dewey Decimal guide numbers to...
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Treasure Map Lesson Plan

Treasure Map

9th - 12th
Students add vectors to determine a more direct path to find a buried treasure chest. They use robolab, masking tape and the computer to complete a task using vectors and maps.
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Introduction to Slope Lesson Plan

Introduction to Slope

6th - 12th
Young scholars assess an applet on the internet to measure the slope of a line. They follow a precise set of instructions to complete their task involving a set of coordinate axes and a graph. A variety of questions are asked at the end...
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Wild Dog Urine Lesson Plan

Wild Dog Urine

6th - 12th
Students investigate biology by researching wild animals. In this animal extinction lesson, students research African wild dogs and discuss the impact of the environment on their survival. Students read and analyze an article titled...
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Endangered Marine Life (Elementary) Lesson Plan

Endangered Marine Life (Elementary)

1st - 5th
Students read journal entries to discover the dangers to marine life and environments. Using the internet, they research an organism or habitat in depth. They write a report about why they are endangered and write a letter to their...
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Heart Rate Probes Lesson Plan

Heart Rate Probes

6th - 12th
Students collect heart rate data using probes. In this biology lesson, students explain the factors affecting heart rate. They graph and analyze collected data.
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Technology And Our Quality of Life Lesson Plan

Technology And Our Quality of Life

8th
Eighth graders design a product or machine and determine the impact their invention has on a person's quality of life. They present their design and machine with a description of its possible impacts to an audience of peers and adults.
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Understanding Graphs Lesson Plan

Understanding Graphs

9th - 12th
Students work with motion-detector probes to graph their body movements. They work in groups and use the motion-detector to show the relationship of movement to their body parts and complete a worksheet. After graphing their movements...
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Application of Complex Numbers Lesson Plan

Application of Complex Numbers

9th - 12th
Students apply operations with complex numbers to electrical circuit problems. They use electrical current equations and graphing calculators to solve electrical engineering problems.
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Polymer Ball Experiment Lesson Plan

Polymer Ball Experiment

7th - 11th
Students investigate polymers and their applications. They create polymer balls and collect qunatitative and qualitative data which is displayed in charts and graphs. In addition, they answer analysis questions,
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What is Direct Variation? Lesson Plan

What is Direct Variation?

9th - 12th
Students relate slope to constant of variation using constant of variations to solve problems. They write a linear equation in the slope y-intercept form and explore the relationship between slope of the line and the speed in the...
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Introduction to Probability for Heredity Lesson Plan

Introduction to Probability for Heredity

6th - 8th
Students calculate the odds of passing a trait from one generation to the next using principles of probability. They use interactive whiteboards to determine possible outcomes and calculate probabilities.
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What are the Properties of Electrolytes and Non-electrolytes? Lesson Plan

What are the Properties of Electrolytes and Non-electrolytes?

9th - 12th
High schoolers determine whether a solution is an electrolyte or not using a conductivity probe. In this chemistry lesson, students rank the different solutions according to their conductivity. They graph and interpret their results.
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What is Cooling Curve or Heating Curve of Water? Lesson Plan

What is Cooling Curve or Heating Curve of Water?

9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the phase changes of water. In this chemistry lesson plan, students record temperature observations as water is heated. They graph and analyze their results.
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Estimation and Number Sense Using Java Applet Lesson Plan

Estimation and Number Sense Using Java Applet

5th - 12th
Learners practice number sense strategies. They estimate the sum, product and percent of two, three, and four-digit numbers. Small groups of students use computers to play java-based games.
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Measurement Lesson Plan

Measurement

6th - 8th
Young scholars discover using motion detectors, LoggerPro, and traditional meter sticks, different methods of measuring and graphing position and velocity. They are able to open LoggerPro on the iBook computers. Students are able to...
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What is Cooling Curve or Heating Curve of Water? Lesson Plan

What is Cooling Curve or Heating Curve of Water?

9th - 12th
Students investigate phase changes by observing the cooling curve and heating curve of water, They use temperature probe connecting with computer to observe the graph of temperature change during the process of cooling and heating water.
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Measurement Lesson Plan

Measurement

6th - 8th
Middle schoolers utilizing motion detectors determine a variety of methods of measuring and graphing positions and velocity. They participate in a scavenger hunt dealing with motion detectors, time graphs, positions and velocity. Each...
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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY Lesson Plan

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY

12th - Higher Ed
Learners research scientific discoveries and technological innovations. They organize discoveries and innovations in life, environmental, physical, earth and space science categories. They analyze impact of selected discoveries and...
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Science Safety is Elementary Lesson Plan

Science Safety is Elementary

3rd
Third graders explore the tenets of science class safety. For this science procedures lesson, 3rd graders determine their body parts that need to be protected in various classroom situations. Students observe safety equipment...
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Science Safety is Elementary Lesson Plan

Science Safety is Elementary

3rd
Third graders are introduced to the importance of science safety. As a class, they role play through different safety procedures and decide which senses need to be protected for different scenerios. They discuss how to avoid hazardous...
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Kidney Pools: Are They Fair? Lesson Plan

Kidney Pools: Are They Fair?

5th - 8th
Students examine the kidney donation process and make ethical decisions as various stakeholders in specific case studies. They decide which candidate should receive a kidney donation.
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Nanomedicine: Problem-Solving to Treat Cancer Lesson Plan

Nanomedicine: Problem-Solving to Treat Cancer

6th - 8th
Learners examine the profile of a patient who has lung cancer, and determine the best way to administer a new drug for the lung cancer. They analyze a picture of the circulatory system, and in small groups brainstorm different ways that...
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A Hot Hand! (temperature introduction) Lesson Plan

A Hot Hand! (temperature introduction)

5th - 6th
Students investigate both the Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature systems. They apply temperature to their daily lives and measure the temperature of the palm of their hand using the temperature probes.
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Light Intensity Lesson Plan

Light Intensity

8th
Eighth graders investigate the relationship between light intensity and distance. In this math lesson, 8th graders collect data using probes and sensors. They interpret their graphs and identify trends.
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Cookie Creations Lesson Plan

Cookie Creations

7th - 12th
Students, in teams, create and prepare an original cookie recipe. They market their cookie by designing creative packaging and advertising. They compete with other groups in a cookie contest.
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Hold the Computer: Designing Optimal Algorithms for Creating Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches Lesson Plan

Hold the Computer: Designing Optimal Algorithms for Creating Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches

6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the core concepts of Computer Science problem modeling, algorithm design, optimization, and performance evaluation using a metaphor of building peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. They follow instructions to make...
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Science Fair/ Exit Project Activities & Project

Science Fair/ Exit Project

8th
This lesson is intended to get the student to commit to a Science Fair project through a series of questions. They find beginning resources and commit to one Science Fair Project. Students review the scientific method.
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Welcome to Love Canal Lesson Plan

Welcome to Love Canal

7th - 12th
Students engage in a variety of activities that address the ethical issues surrounding the Love Canal case study.
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Living in Space Lesson Plan

Living in Space

2nd - 5th
Students explore space science by viewing a video in class. In this astronaut lesson plan, students identify the living habits of astronauts by researching the NASA website and observing a space science video in class. Students...
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Bringing Forestry into the Classroom Lesson Planet Article

Bringing Forestry into the Classroom

4th - 8th
Here are ways to incorporate science, math, and language arts while learning more about the forests that sustain us.
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Sleep Today - No, Maybe Tomorrow Lesson Plan

Sleep Today - No, Maybe Tomorrow

9th - 12th
Students read and interpret handout about sleeping habits and disorders, and plan and create classroom bulletin board that displays causes, disorders and effects of sleep deprivation.
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The Extensions of Human Abilities: Robots in Society Lesson Plan

The Extensions of Human Abilities: Robots in Society

6th - 12th
Learners are introduced to the science of robotics through Lego Robotics and popular media. They explore robots, what they are, what they do, and what they represent in a sociological context.
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Rocks and Nanobots: A Societal Interaction Impact Lab Lesson Plan

Rocks and Nanobots: A Societal Interaction Impact Lab

7th - 8th
Students examine how technology has impacted lives, has changed over the years, and may influence people's lives in the future. Groups discuss nanotechnology and the role it might play in medicine. They are given a scenario to work...
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Using Trigonometry Lesson Plan

Using Trigonometry

9th - 12th
Students experience real life situations where trigonometry is used on a daily basis. They utilize trigonometry to the solving of application problems that involve the calculating of the sine, cosine, and tangents of a given angle as...
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Observe a Leaf Lesson Plan

Observe a Leaf

6th - 8th
Students utilize microscopes to observe, compare, measure and count in a lab experiment. They incorporate their lab experiment as a bridge between the introduction to living things--cells, plants and photosynthesis. The scientific...
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Dewey's in the Library Lesson Plan

Dewey's in the Library

4th - 5th
In this language arts worksheet, students become familiar with the Dewey Decimal System of library book organization. Students study and read the information, then answer 8 questions.
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Endangered Marine Life Lesson Plan

Endangered Marine Life

4th - 6th
Students explore the marine environment and marine life to identify reasons why organisms or habitats are endangered. In this endangered marine life lesson, students select one organism to research, write a letter about their findings...
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The Extensions of Human Abilities : Robots in Society Lesson Plan

The Extensions of Human Abilities : Robots in Society

6th - 12th
Students study robotics in popular media.  In this robotics lesson students explore what robots are, what they do and what they represent. 
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The Great MPA Debate Lesson Plan

The Great MPA Debate

11th - 12th
Students study the 'Marine Protected Areas' process.  In this ocean lesson students work in groups, conduct research and present it to the class.
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Using Temperature Probes to Investigate Properties of Phase Changes Lesson Plan

Using Temperature Probes to Investigate Properties of Phase Changes

7th
Seventh graders examine the behaviour of  different liquids.  For this physical properties lesson students measure boiling and evaporation points and graph their data. 
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Path of a Bouncing Ball Lesson Plan

Path of a Bouncing Ball

8th
Eighth graders observe a bouncing ball and predict its path.  For this kinetics lesson students complete a lab activity using a bouncing ball and graph their data. 
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Ecology from the Owl's Mouth Lesson Plan

Ecology from the Owl's Mouth

7th
Seventh graders are introduced to the topic of ecology with hands-on opportunities. They are provided with visual reference points from a professional park ranger. They relate the ecology unit to their own experiences through the use of...
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Biology: Circulatory System Lesson Plan

Biology: Circulatory System

6th - 12th
Students, through personal testing, investigate factors affecting heart rates. They use heart rate probes to discover influences on their circulatory system. Students examine the results of their heart rate tests and complete worksheets.
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Investigating CO2 Levels Lesson Plan

Investigating CO2 Levels

6th - 8th
Middle schoolers measure the levels of carbon dioxide in various locations around the school. They develop a hypothesis on which location most likely has the greatest concentration of carbon dioxide in the air then they collect the data...
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Dancing with Robots Lesson Plan

Dancing with Robots

K - 5th
Students examine how to build robots. They write programs that make the robots dance with them. They incorporate critical thinking, art, computers, music and technology all rolled into one creative project.
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Who's in our room? Lesson Plan

Who's in our room?

3rd - 12th
Students through the use of motion detectors, explore the many people involved in using and supporting a community wide resource room in the school. They get a first hand view of the blueprints to analyze.
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Comparing Disinfectants Lesson Plan

Comparing Disinfectants

9th - 12th
High schoolers observe bacterial growth. They infer how well a disinfectant controls bacterial growth. Students draw conclusions regarding the best way to use disinfectants. They are asked why some cleaning products contain...
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Intro to Robotics Lesson Plan

Intro to Robotics

6th - 8th
Students are introduced to Lego's and Robotics today by the construction of a Lego Go-Cart. The configuration and linguistics are mapped out by each team upon the assembly of the go-cart. At the end, computer programming is introduced to...
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Introduction to Kinematics Lesson Plan

Introduction to Kinematics

6th - 8th
Students experience examining motion by exploring their own with the use of motion detectors, projectors and laptops. They discover how to measure their motion with a motion detector and how their motion looks as a p. A time graph is...
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Probing into the Unknown Lesson Plan

Probing into the Unknown

9th - 12th
Students study the factors in the environment that affect all living things.  For this environment lesson students complete several activities including determining the pH of substances.
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Robotics/Probes Competition Lesson Plan

Robotics/Probes Competition

6th - 8th
Students study distance vs. time graphs by using robotics and probes.  In this robotics lesson students divide into groups and complete a Robolab using lego pieces.
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Ink Analysis and Thin Layer Chromatography Lesson Plan

Ink Analysis and Thin Layer Chromatography

7th - 12th
Students explain the process of TLC. They identify at least three components of ink. They analyze data and make conclusions based on laboratory observations.
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Floating and Falling Flows Lesson Plan

Floating and Falling Flows

6th - 9th
Students discover fluid dynamics related to buoyancy through experimentation and optional photography. Using one set of fluids, they make light fluids rise through denser fluids. Using another set, they make dense fluids sink through a...
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Physics: Bungee Jumping Lesson Plan

Physics: Bungee Jumping

11th
Eleventh graders, using a doll as a bungee jumper, simulate an experiment to determine where the acceleration is at a maximum and minimum. They use an accelerometer to record and graph distance-time and velocity-time data. Students...
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Polygon Drawing Robot Lesson Plan

Polygon Drawing Robot

6th - 12th
Students, using robot kits, build simple robots. They attach a pencil to the robot and program it to make precise turns at a specified degree. Students demonstrate how to use loop commands. They explore the angle and number of sides...
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Estimation and Number Sense using Java applet Lesson Plan

Estimation and Number Sense using Java applet

7th
Seventh graders practice the concept of estimation and number sense using Java applet. They demonstrate skills in addition, multiplication and percentage computations. After reviewing a variety of estimation strategies, they play a...
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Polygon Drawing Robot Lesson Plan

Polygon Drawing Robot

6th - 12th
Students experience programming their robots to draw polygons. They explore the relationship of the sum of all the interior angles as well as the number of sides of a polygon. As a team, they design and construct the a robot that can...
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The Algebra of Lego Go Carts Lesson Plan

The Algebra of Lego Go Carts

9th - 12th
Students experience creating a LEGO go-kart with scatter plots and linear equations to predict where the cart will land. They split up into groups to evaluate how to use a LEGO Mindstorms Invention Kit. The ramp is set in place to test...
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Endangered Marine Life Lesson Plan

Endangered Marine Life

9th - 12th
High schoolers read journal entries to discover the dangers to marine life and environments. Using the internet, they research an endangered organism or habitat in depth. They list the reasons why they are endangered and write a letter...
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Element Project Lesson Plan

Element Project

9th
Ninth graders review and discuss the Periodic table and its 53 elements. They choose one element to become an expert on and then create a written Report in the form of a poster about their choosen element to be presented to the class.
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Investigate Likely Tail Colors from Generation II Critters Lesson Plan

Investigate Likely Tail Colors from Generation II Critters

6th - 8th
Students investigate the likely tail colors of Generation II critters. They predict the likely tail colors of 10 offspring and present their predictions. They create a chart and graph using Excel and compare it to the class graph.
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Science and Careers Lesson Plan

Science and Careers

7th - 8th
Students investigate how knowledge of science influences people in their daily lives, specifically in their careers. Students conduct interviews with an individual in a science or technology career as part of their research on the impact...
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Science and the Envrionment Lesson Plan

Science and the Envrionment

6th - 8th
Middle schoolers utilize a digital camera to record interesting objects in their environment.  In this ecology instructional activity, students participate in a mini-field trip around their campus as they take 2-3 pictures of the school...
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Catapults! Lesson Plan

Catapults!

5th - 7th
Students work together to discover the relationship between the angle of catapults and the flight of different objects. They discover the heavier the object the more force is needed. They examine how engineers use this information to...
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Robotic Algebra Lesson Plan

Robotic Algebra

6th - 8th
Students explore the actions of the Lejos Robot. They apply algebraic variables to control the actions of the Robot. They examine the variables and equations necessary to have the robot do complex tasks. They use control loops to master...
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Science Fair Project Development Lesson Plan

Science Fair Project Development

6th - 8th
Middle schoolers develop a topic and purpose for a science fair project. They complete a guided Internet research activity to determine their own science interests and review the scientific method.
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Using Robots to Determine Rates Lesson Plan

Using Robots to Determine Rates

3rd - 5th
Students, utilizing robots, develop different strategies to determine rates of speed. They also develop a sense of what programming is and draw upon that connection between programming and multiplication, division and fractions with the...
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Light Intensity Lesson Plan

Light Intensity

8th
Eighth graders with light sensors and a TI-83 Graphing Calculator measure the light intensity of a common flashlight at variable distances. They record the information and plot it on the calculator to determine the type of regression...
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Chemical Engineers and the Things They Do Lesson Plan

Chemical Engineers and the Things They Do

6th - 8th
Young scholars explore the field of chemical engineering and identify the contributions of chemical engineers to society. They explore how chemical engineering is like and different from the other engineering professions. They study the...
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Design Team Challenge Lesson Plan

Design Team Challenge

4th - 8th
Students work in groups to build a robot. In this robotics instructional activity, students create an electronic robot and program it to follow directions. They create an obstacle course for the robot to follow and test its performance. 
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Using Trigonometry Lesson Plan

Using Trigonometry

9th - 12th
Learners review calculating the sine, cosine, and tangent of a given angle and then calculate the missing side of a right triangle given a side and an angle. They work in groups and apply trigonometric functions in real world problems.
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Scuba Science Lesson Plan

Scuba Science

6th - 8th
Learners read the Adventure Team journal about scuba diving and discuss the gear used in the sport. Working in groups, they examine how different pieces of equipment work. Students then reconvene as a class and glue pictures of their...
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Implementing Vernier Technology to Investigate Life Science Lesson Plan

Implementing Vernier Technology to Investigate Life Science

6th
Sixth graders perform laboratory modules to investigate topics which included measuring pH of household products, evaluating heart rate, and determining CO2 levels of exhaled breath. they measure pH of household products to determine...
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The Scientist Project Lesson Plan

The Scientist Project

12th
Twelfth graders are given a pre-test that quizzed them about their perceptions of science as a career. They brainstromed to compile a list of scientists students were interested in investigating. Students worked in groups of five and...
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It All Began With a Bean Lesson Plan

It All Began With a Bean

2nd - 3rd
Students explore human anatomy by participating in hands-on activities. In this digestive system activity, students read the book It All Began With a Bean and discuss the process of food digestion in our body. Students utilize soda...
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