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Aerogel
Students identify how technology aids scientists in their research. Through discussion, they explain the various ways scientists use Aerogel to aid in their collection of high-speed particles. Through experimentation, students create...
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Beef and Beef By-Products
Pupils examine the various types of beef and the many uses of its by-products. They increase their knowledge by playing a game of "beef bingo."They discuss what parts of beef animals are their by-products.
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Super Gelatin
Students investigate the refraction properties of gelatin to calculate its index of refraction. They discover that as the light travels through the gelatin, its speed and wavelength also change. Students find th indes of refraction of an...
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Super Gelatin
High schoolers measure angles of refraction as the light travels through gelatin. In this experimental instructional activity students complete a refraction lab and plot their data.
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How To Keep Gelatin From Melting
Students investigate the concept of heating and prevention of temperature increase while they design a platform made to hold gelatin that is exposed to heat from melting. Students make observations and rate the effectiveness of their...