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Testing for Vitamin C in Different Drinks and Foods

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Learners examine the importance of vitamin c in their diets and the sources that it comes from.  In this vitamin lesson students complete hands on activities, interpret data and make a bar graph.
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The Nature of Chemical Change: Acting Out an Example

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students identify the signs that a chemical reaction took place. In this chemistry instructional activity, students role play the movement of different molecules of matter. They classify matter according to their properties.
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Effects of Bread Sanitary Conditions on Mold Growth

For Teachers K - 12th
Young scholars examine fungi and where it comes from.  For this mold lesson students determine the percentage of fruit juice in a fruit then identify the different types of mold.
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Seed Germination on Gelatin

For Teachers K - 6th
Students examine how seeds germinate in a culture.  In this germination lesson students germinate seeds in gelatin and observe the growth of the plant.
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Paint Property Experiments

For Teachers K - 7th
Students identify various kinds of paints by using the scientific method.  In this solvents activity students collect data and identify paint samples while working in teams.
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Using "Student Power" to Generate Electricity to Run a Portable Compact Disc Player

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explain the relationship between magnetism and electricity. In this physics lesson plan, students describe the transformation of energy. They create an electromagnet and investigate the factors affecting its strength.
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Coloring Fabrics With Dyes from Plant Materials K-12 Experiments & Background Information

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students investigate the effects of acid and bases on dyes made with plant materials.  For this chromatography lesson students predict color outcomes and complete a lab activity on color combinations.
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Worm Compost & Vermicomposting

For Teachers K - 12th
Young scholars explore vermicomposting, the species of worms needed and the proper climate for it.  In this composting lesson students make their own worm compost bin. 
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Kite Experiments and Building Information

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students build their own kite following certain procedures. In this physics instructional activity, students explain the aerodynamics concepts involved in flying kites. They trace the development of aviation.
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Crystal Growing

For Teachers K - 12th
Students explore the different phases of a crystal.  In this mineral instructional activity students grow their own sugar crystals using a sugar recipe. 
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Disposable Diaper Comparison and Mystery Powder Identification

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Young scholars investigate which diaper is the most absorbent. In this chemistry instructional activity, students calculate how much water is absorbed by diapers. They identify an unknown powder based on physical and chemical properties.
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Testing Water for Hardness Using Soap Bubbles K-12 Experiments & Background Information

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars examine water and what causes it to become hard.  In this water lesson plan students use the soap test and determine the mineral content and hardness of a sample of water.
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Ice

For Teachers K - 7th
Learners examine the different propereties of ice, such as freezing temperature.  In this scientific lesson plan students complete several activities using ice, like making ice cream.
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Polymerization Experiments

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students study the concepts of polymerization and the function of crosslinkage.  In this polymer lesson students complete a lab activity and write down their observations. 
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Making Soap

For Teachers K - 8th
Students explore what chemical indicators are and use pH paper to determine if something is alkaline or basic.  In this pH lesson students manufacture their own soap.
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Magnets

For Teachers K - 12th
Students explore the different types of magnets and their common uses.  In this magnets activity students create their own magnets. 
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Electrical Battery

For Teachers K - 12th
Students investigate the different types of batteries and how they work.  In this energy lesson students experiment with batteries and see which ones last the longest.
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Mold

For Teachers K - 12th
Learners explore mold, the different types and the health risks that they pose.  In this mycelium lesson students grow different molds and see which type of foods mold the fastest. 
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Fungus

For Teachers K - 12th
Students study fungus, its reproduction and uses.  In this eukaryote lesson students complete several fungal experiments.     
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Enzymes

For Teachers K - Higher Ed
Young scholars explore enzymes and what can inhibit and act as a catalyst for them.  In this enzymes activity students complete experiments on enzyme properties.
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Hot air Balloons

For Teachers K - 12th
Students study how hot air balloons were created and the different types there are.  In this density and lift lesson plan students build their own hot air balloon.
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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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Fungi

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Young scholars examine the characteristics of fungi. In this biology lesson, students investigate the factors needed for fungi growth. They collect data and observations and write a report about them.
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Clouds and Rain

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Learners study how clouds form, what different types there are and what rain is.  For this atmospheric lesson students make a cloud and create evaporation.

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