PPT
Curated OER

Atmospheric Chemistry

For Teachers 9th - 12th
If you need a comprehensive review of the development of Earth's atmosphere through the ages, then this is for you! The presentation starts with a introduction to theories of planet formation and initial distribution of isotopes in the...
Interactive
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Evolution Begins with the Inheritance of Gene Variations

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Connect Mendelian genetics with Darwinian theories. An interactive lesson lets pupils explore how George Shull used research from other scientists to explore genetic variation. The resource outlines the statistical analysis of genetic...
Organizer
Curated OER

White Star Line and the Titanic

For Students 6th - 10th
Was the Titanic advertised as an unsinkable ship, or was it just what the public believed? In this analysis activity, historians examine both primary and secondary sources to determine the answer to this question and the reliability of...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Nuclear Weapons: What Should Our Policy Be?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate nuclear weapons policies. In this global issues lesson, students research policies that the United States could institute to control nuclear weapon production. Students participate in a simulation to determine the...
eBook
Open Oregon Educational Resources

Manufacturing Processes 4-5

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
No need to manufacture an excuse for learning about manufacturing. Scholar use an eBook to study manufacturing processes. The textbook covers milling machines, lathe machines, drill presses, bandsaws, surface grinders, heat treating,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Energy and Control

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders construct a lunch box that maintains functional temperature zones and does not allow heat transfer between the zones. They examine the transfer of heat, the capacity of certain materials to hold heat, and how the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Cell Theory

For Students 9th - 12th
In this cells instructional activity, high schoolers review how the cell theory was developed. Students review the structure and function of cell structures and active transport. This instructional activity has 30 fill in the blank...
PPT
Curated OER

Tour of the Cell 2

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
As your class views each slide, they will be introduced to the organelles and structure of the cell.  Details about structure and function are given and also some trivia about their frequency and population. There is also some...
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Methods of Biology

For Students 4th - 8th
In this biology methods worksheet, students will explore the scientific method, including creating a hypothesis and setting up an experiment. This worksheet has 3 short answer questions, 5 matching questions, and 8 fill in the blank...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Scientific Methods in Biology

For Students 7th - 12th
In this scientific methods worksheet, students will review the steps necessary in testing a hypothesis including the types of reasoning and variables involved. This worksheet has 6 terms in a crossword puzzle and 4 fill in the blank...
Lesson Plan
Odell Education

Scientific Process and Experimental Design

For Teachers 9th - 12th
The scientific method keeps you from believing only what you want to believe — it expands your mind. The lesson plan introduces the eight steps in the scientific process and how to design an experiment to biology scholars. Live insects...
PPT
Curated OER

Evidence of Evolution by Natural Selection

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Walk your junior biologists through the evidence that supports evolution. The fossil record, anatomical record, and molecular record are explained and supported by colorful graphs and pictures. Extensive notes are provided for some of...
Activity
New South Wales Department of Education

Photosynthesis

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Venus fly traps photosynthesize and consume insects because the soil they live in does not provide enough nutrients. Scholars analyze historical scientific experiments to learn how scientists discovered photosynthesis. From their...
Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

Socialism Past and Present

For Teachers 7th - 12th
The theory of socialism can be a means to explore the economies of countries around the world.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Standard One: Lab Design and Appendix A Lab Skills

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this lab design and lab skills worksheet, students answer questions about experimental design including finding variables, determining controls, and graphing data. They answer questions about microscopy and label the parts of a...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Interactionist View of Deviance

For Students Higher Ed
In this defining deviance, students read extensively about different views on deviance and then complete exercises such as reading scenarios and identifying the theory/theorist that applies.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Microbes: Louis Pasteur - A Microbe Discoverer

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars study Louis Pasteur and the process of pasteurization in controlling microbes. In this pasteurization lesson, students discuss microorganisms and how they can affect health. They discuss Louis Pasteur and research his work...
PPT
CFR Washington

Urbanization and Wildlife

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Urbanization and how it affects wildlife is the focus of a presentation that uses statistics to make a case for concern and change.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Working With Hypotheses

For Students 6th - 8th
In this science worksheet, students examine the topic in order to solidify knowledge covered in the curriculum using puzzles and creative games.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Comparative Embryology Using Japanese Medaka Fish

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars conduct an experiment to control the breeding of Japanese Medaka fish. They collect the fertilized eggs and view and record the fish's embryological development daily to compare the stages to human development.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Price Controls: Agriculture and Fisheries

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the Common Agricultural Policy and the Common Fisheries Policy as cases in which governments try to correct market failure. They complete a question and answer sheet.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Explanations for Crime

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this Explanations for Crime instructional activity, students answer questions in extended response form about crime and the theories behind it.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Explanation for Crime

For Students Higher Ed
In this Explanation for Crime learning exercise, students fill in a chart about the seven elements of social theory of deviance. Point values are provided.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Worksheet 25 - Fall 1995

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, students use the theory of quantum mechanics to determine the relative position of objects and how motion could affect them.