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Think Before You Drink

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the different water issues facing society today. In this environmental science lesson, students research about water treatment methods. They brainstorm ways to conserve water.
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Magnetic Field

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore how compass and Gauss meter detect a magnetic field. In this physics lesson, students build their own Gauss meter and sensor based on given procedure. They cite real world applications of magnetism.
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Magnetic Levitation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers conduct a series of experiments on magnetic levitation. For this physics lesson, students discover how Maglev trains operate. They explain how magnetism make even simple objects levitate.
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Electrical Generators

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students study what an electric generator does and its history.  In this energy lesson students complete several experiments including building their own electric generator.
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Electromagnetic Radiation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore the nature of electromagnetic spectrum through a series of experiments. In this physics lesson, students determine how light behaves under certain circumstances. They explain how humans perceive colors.
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Electromagnets

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners conduct a series of experiments on electromagnets. In this physics lesson, students build their own electromagnet and explain how it works. They determine the factors that affect its strength.
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Homopolar Motor Experiments

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students construct a homopolar motor following certain procedures. In this physics instructional activity, students explain how generators and motors work. They compare and contrast the characteristics of both.
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Maglev Trains

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore how Maglev trains work. In this technology instructional activity, students discuss the pros and cons of Maglev compared to conventional trains. They build a simple Maglev train model.
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Stepper Motor

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare a stepper motor from a traditional motor. In this physics lesson, students summarize how it works. They build their own stepper motor and explore its uses.
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Cell (Biology)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct a series of activities to explore the nature of cells. In this biology lesson, students observe plant and animal cells under the microscope and compare them. They differentiate osmosis and diffusion.
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Carbon Dioxide

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct a series of experiments to explore carbon dioxide properties. In this chemistry lesson, students explain the production and uses of this gas. They measure its amount in soda and waste product of yeast.
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Catalase and Catalysis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore enzyme catalysis through a series of experiments. In this chemistry lesson, students determine the factors affecting catalysis. They explain the different uses of this process.
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Aviation, Aeronautics and Aerodynamics

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students investigate the physics of flight through various experiments. For this physics lesson, students construct different flying objects. They explain the dynamics that make these object fly.
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Earthquake Experiments

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss the effects of earthquakes. For this earth science lesson, students create earthquake models and earthquake-proof buildings. They construct their own seismograph.
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Tsunami

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore tsunami through various hands-on activities. For this earth science lesson, students explain how they are formed. They create tsunami and earthquake models in the lab to observe how they are generated.
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Water Cycle

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the different stages in the water cycle. In this earth science lesson, students calculate the residence time of water in oceans using a mathematical formula. They explain how this cycle regulates the Earth's climate.
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Solar Cycle

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the solar cycle through a series of experiments. For this space science lesson, students construct and evaluate solar cycle graphs. They explain how this phenomenon affects the Earth.
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Earth's Magnetic Field and Magnetosphere

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the magnitude of Earth's magnetic field using PASCO. In this physics lesson, students describe the features of the magnetosphere. They explain how atmosphere layers protect the Earth.
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Chlorophyll

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners explain the importance of chlorophyll in plants. In this biology lesson, students extract chlorophyll from different plant sources using chromatography. They discover the different factors needed for photosynthesis to take place.
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Compost and Composting Experiments

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students investigate the composting process through a variety of experiments. For this ecology lesson, students discuss the benefits of composting. They examine how compost affect plant growth.
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Ultra-simple Electric Generator

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students read this article to discover the secret to making a generator. They understand that there has been lots of projects for making a simple electric motor, but not for a generator.
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Luminous Efficacy (Efficiency)

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars examine the basics of luminous efficacy and why it is used.  In this light source lesson students test energy efficiency and the luminous efficiency for babies.
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Battery Charger

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explain how battery chargers work. In this physics lesson, students discuss the two main ways that vehicles get charged. They build their own battery charger.
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Daniell Cell

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explain how Daniell cells work. In this electrochemistry activity, students conduct a variety of experiments to explore the different types of cells. They create a model of Daniell cell.

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