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What's in that Cake?

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars discover the methods scientists use to investigate Oceanic habitats.  In this oceanography lesson, students utilize the Internet to identify deep sea submersibles and how they help scientists study the Charleston...
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Which Tape is Stickiest?

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students conduct an experiment to determine which style of tape will stick the best.  In this controlled experiment lesson, students predict which tape will stick best to a marble that rolls over it, then they conduct the experiment...
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The Nature and Science of Technology

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders practice using the scientific method by observing and creating mold.  In this bacteria lesson, 5th graders experiment creating their own mold and fungus using petri dishes and oatmeal.  Students create an...
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Save the Earth: It's Everyone's Home!

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students organize a donation drive based on the concept of reusing items for an animal shelter. In this reusing items lesson plan, students distinguish between reusable and non reusable items, have a donation drive, and use the...
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Separating Solids Experiment

For Students 7th - 8th
In this separating solids experiment worksheet, students follow the procedures to find what physical properties could be used to separate a mixture of pepper, salt, sand and iron filings.
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Fly Away Moon Experiment

For Students 5th - 6th
In this fly away moon experiment learning exercise, students follow the procedures to demonstrate the effects of gravity on the earth and the moon.
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Digestion Experiment

For Students 7th - 8th
In this digestion experiment worksheet, students follow the procedures to set up an experiment about stomach digestion using pH paper to test for acidity.
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Paper From Paper Experiment

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this paper from paper experiment, students follow the procedures to make recycled paper and answer questions about the process.
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Pulleys Experiment

For Students 5th - 6th
In this pulleys experiment worksheet, learners follow the procedures to set up an experiment with one and two pulleys, a rope, bucket and load.
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Conductors and Insulators Experiment

For Students 5th - 6th
In this conductors and insulators experiment activity, students follow the procedures to set up an experiment that tests which common materials are conductors or insulators.
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Temperature and Color Experiment

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this temperature and color experiment worksheet, students follow the procedures to set up an experiment to measure the temperature of black and white paper in the sun.
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Salinity Experiment

For Students 5th - 6th
For this salinity experiment worksheet, students follow the procedures to set up an experiment about how salinity affects the weight of water.
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Friction Experiment

For Students 4th - 5th
In this friction experiment worksheet, students follow the procedures to set up an experiment, collect data and write a conclusion about the effect of friction and weight.
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Leaching Landfills

For Students 4th - 5th
In this leaching landfills worksheet, students conduct an experiment by following the procedures, observing the results and discussing the conclusion about how garbage leaches into our water.
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Precipitation Experiment

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this precipitation experiment, students follow the procedures to set up an experiment with hot and cold water in a jar, record their observations and write a conclusion.
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Scientific Method

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the scientific method. In this scientific method lesson plan, 6th graders write acrostic poems regarding the steps of the scientific method, experience an Alice program regarding the method, and create story boards...
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Magic Moisture

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners discover the process of condensation.  In this experimental lesson, students hypothesize and conduct an experiment to determine where the water comes from during condensation.
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Displaying Sea Ice

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students display their knowledge of sea ice. In this earth science activity, students create displays reflecting their understanding of sea ice.Students research the development of sea ice on a variety of bodies...
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Measuring Wind Speed

For Teachers K - 5th
Students study wind speed and collect wind speed data. In this wind speed lesson, students visit a website to learn about the local wind speed forecast for their week. Students discuss wind and wind speed. Students collect wind speed...
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Floating Soap

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars use the Scientific Method steps to complete an experiment on various brands of soap to determine their floating capabilities. In this scientific method lesson, students write a hypothesis about the ability of various soap...
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Documenting Science Through an Active Inquiry Process

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students follow procedures regarding scientific data collection. In this scientific inquiry lesson, students investigate inquiry questions through research and data collection. Students use technology tools to create products that...
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Science is a Wonderland

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students use the scientific method to study Animalia and Plantae Kingdoms. In this science inquiry instructional activity, students watch a PowerPoint about science process skills. Students complete the National Geographic bottled...
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Gummy Bear Graphing

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students perform an experiment according to the scientific method. In this scientific method lesson, students determine how water affects the size of a gummy bear.
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Taking Apart Electrical Appliances

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students apply the scientific method to the act of taking apart appliances. In this scientific process lesson plan, students disassemble appliances to learn how their components work together.