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The Drill on the Spill: Learning About the Gulf Oil Leak in the Lab

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students research the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and complete experiments to study the effects of oil spills. In this oil spill lesson, students read the NY Times feature on the gulf oil spill. Students visit various links to research the...
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Moist Air & Clouds

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study the weather and water cycle of clouds. In this water cycle lesson plan, 5th graders read background information about evaporation, condensation, and the states of water.
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Sunlight and Warm Air

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students discuss radiant energy from the sun, performing a simple experiment with sun glasses and bright light to demonstrate the concept. Students further participate in simple in-class experiments to demonstrate: air density as it...
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Gravity and Layers of Air

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students actively look and listen as their teacher provides transparencies to show how the atmosphere is made up of layers. In this atmosphere lesson plan, students discuss the atmosphere in terms of layers and how gravity pulls...
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Water Unit

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students make boats and race them. For this physics lesson, students investigate surface tension, molecules, and cohesion by competing in a class race with their boats. Students experiment with liquid soap to see how much will make their...
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Anansi Goes to Lunch

For Teachers Pre-K
Students read the story Anansi Goes to Lunch and complete many language arts-based activities to go with the book. In this language arts lesson plan, students complete activities including phonics, writing, coloring, counting, role...
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Billy Brown and The Belly Button Beastie

For Teachers Pre-K
Students read the book Billy Brown and The Belly Button Beastie and complete a variety of activities related to the book. In this reading lesson plan, students complete activities including discovering body parts, bubbles, retelling,...
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Ways We Use Trees

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students use the Internet to find the ways we use trees. In this tree lesson, students make a list of the uses of trees and find magazine pictures that show these uses to make a collage. They read The Giving Tree  by Shel Silverstein and...
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Molecular Explorations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain the processes for separating DNA from tissue and separating complex mixtures.  In this exploratory lesson students complete a lab where they extract DNA.  
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I Have A Friend Who

For Students 7th - 12th
In this friend worksheet, students examine lists of likes and dislikes.  They use logic and elimination to determine why a friend likes some things rather than others.  This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem.  The answer is provided.
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Products from Petroleum

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students examine products that are petroleum based. In this petroleum product lesson, students examine a display of petroleum based  products. They discuss the products that are made from crude oil and conduct an experiment that...
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Agriculture Cares for the World

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students explore world geography by analyzing agriculture. In this dietary habits lesson, students discuss the role parents play in their children's diet and where the food comes from. Students write agricultural research paragraphs and...
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Science and Math Lab (Students Look at Symmetry in Nature)

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners study patterns. In this symmetry in nature instructional activity, students examine objects to determine what type of symmetry they have. They work in small groups to rotate through stations that have objects for them to study.
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Mixing Oil and Water

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students explore physical science by participating in a class experiment. In this chemistry instructional activity, students discuss what they predict will happen when cooking oil and water are blended together. Students utilize a...
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DNA Extraction

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore biology by participating in a fun science experiment. In this DNA lesson plan, students discuss what DNA is and where it comes from. Students utilize two bananas, a blender and a microscope to view the DNA of a banana in...
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Fertilizers

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students examine the nutrient makeup in fertilizers.  In this plant nutrient lesson students see the effects of common fertilizers on plants.
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Amylase

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine what amylase is and its history.  In this digestive instructional activity students study the effect amylase has on starch and how temperature affects the rate of activity.
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Walking Magic

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate surface tension using water striders. In this inquiry lesson, students develop a researchable question about the topic. They explain the environmental consequences of lowering water surface tension.
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Bubbles

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders experiment with a number of dishwashing liquids to determine the duration of the bubbles. They graph the data, add glycerin to the dishsoap, and repeat the experiment. They graph and compare the data sets.
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Come Shine with Us: Floor Polish Testing and Industrial Science To Teach Critical Thinking

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover that science relates to everyday life and see testing procedures used in an industrial laboratory. Students compare various brands of household and industrial floor polishes for specific criteria.
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Extraction of DNA from White Onion

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils investigate techniques involved in extracting and isolating DNA. Students extract and observe onion DNA.
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Determination of Phosphates

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners engage in a laboratory lesson in order to increase understanding of the impact of phosphates at the chemical and ecological levels. The lab exercise is completed with the goal of getting them to predict the outcomes and future...
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ISOLATION OF DNA FROM ONION

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students perform a lab in which they extract DNA from onion cells. Students break through the cell and nuclear membranes and then break down the protein that the DNA is wrapped around.
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DNA Isolation

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students use scientific methods to investigate the concept of DNA. They observe the DNA of human cheek cells. This is done with the use of a lab experience. Students record their observations and reflect upon on how each organism is...

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