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Mystery of the Eleven Unknown Substances

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders identify eleven white substances that are commonly found in the household. They, in pairs, perform experiments on a variety of substances, and must identify them based on the reactions they observe.
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Teaching about Conductivity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore conductivity and productivity in aquatic systems.
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Sea Floor Spreading

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils recreate sea-floor spreading and the pattern of magnetic stripes that are created by different configurations of plate boundaries. They see how transform faults work.
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Mold It

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Pupils make molds of various items of their choosing using the Molt-It kit. They discuss the scientific value of making molds.
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Testing Growth of Algae

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students participate in an experiment in which they test the growing rate of algae. They test the algae in different elements recording their observations. They share their results with the class and discuss.
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What Effects Do Trees Have On The Environment?

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students examine the interrelationship between trees, soil and people focusing on urban areas. They collect and analyze data about trees in their research area.
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How Soft or Hard is Your Water?

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners test samples of water to determine how a chemical water softener affects water's ability to form suds. After collecting their data and analyzing their results, students answer follow-up questions about their lab.
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How Can We Observe Genetic Variation Within a Species?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars observe intra-species variation by completing standard microbial streaking procedures. They collect data from which they draw observations and complete a worksheet.
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Extraction of DNA from White Onion

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate techniques involved in extracting and isolating DNA. Students extract and observe onion DNA.
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How Can We Determine the Concentration of an Unknown Solution?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in experiments to help them determine the concentration of an unknown solution. They graph a standard curve and plotting the relationship between the concentration and the amount of light needed. They discuss their...
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Mini-Molar Concentration of HCI

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students work together to create mini-molar concentrations of HCI. They record and analyze their data for specific results. They answer discussion questions to complete the lesson.
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Water You Can Use from the Air Conditioner

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students work together to research water quantity, quality and safety standards. They complete a lab to discover how to use the water from an air conditioner. They write a paper to show their findings.
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Enzymatic Reaction

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars explore the effect enzymes have on reactions. They demonstrate the process of enzymatic reaction by making cheese. after experimentation, they answer a series of questions.
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Iron Filings

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students conduct an experiment in which a solution of copper(II) sulfate is added to iron filings. They write and balance the equation for the reaction that occurs and calculate the amount of iron that reacted and the percent yield of...
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H2O2 Decomposition Lab I

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students conduct an experiment to determine how much hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is actually in a store-bought solution of H2O2.
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Cation Separation and Identification

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students conduct an experiment in which they systematically separate cations from a mixture of substances. They use the following types of reactions to do so: precipitation, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction. They compare a...
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Spectrophotometry Lab

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students use a machine called a spectrophotometer to determine how much light is absorbed by certain substances. Students record the absorbance and the % of light transmitted for different color solutions, graph their results, and then...
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Landfills and the Potential for Groundwater Contamination

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars examine how a sanitary landfill is constructed, how it functions, and how waste and leachate affects the areas around the landfill. After a discussion about landfills and leachates, students construct a Sanitary Landfill...
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An Introduction To Material Sciences

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the concept of molecular structure. They describe the behavior of simulated molecules and identify any dislocations in crystalline structures. They also define various related vocabulary words and use them in...
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This Stuff Makes Me Sick

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers participate in a lab showing the effects of pesticides on Lumbriculus variegatus. Several extensions and variations are also included in this lesson including one which relates the experiment to how pesticides enter our...
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Cloning of Plasmid and Spinach DNA

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students ligate fragments of genomic DNA from spinach into a vector plasmid. They perform a restriction enzyme digestion. Student use a ligated DNA molecule to transform E. coli cells. Students analyze their procedures and outcome of...
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The Cloning of Plasmid and Spinach DNA

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students will first extract genomic DNA from spinach and perform a restriction enzyme digestion on both the spinach DNA and the plasmid using the same restriction enzyme. They then ligate the cut plasmid DNA with the cut spinach DNA in...
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Physiology Activity Perception and Behavior

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct an experiment to determine a fly's ability to detect sugar, its behavioral response, how a previous experience may alter the response, if a fly can be tricked, and how human sensitivity compares to a fly.
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Down the Drain

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the following concepts: If water supplies contain materials which rot or decompose, oxygen is used. Decay and decomposition require vast supplies of oxygen. The use of oxygen for decay of wastes may be a life or death...

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