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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Experiments and Hypotheses Study Guide

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about the scientific method and hypotheses.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: The Big Dig

For Students 3rd - 5th
Even though many cities have recycling programs, a lot of trash still ends up in the dump. Find out which materials will break down and which materials won't. Will the results of this experiment change which products you often buy?
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Earth's Hydrologic Cycle

For Teachers 1st - 9th
In this experiment, students create a model of the water cycle and learn about its crucial role in moving water around the Earth.
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Energy Efficiency

For Students 9th - 10th
In this simple experiment, students learn about the insulating characteristics of soil and how this relates to energy efficiency.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Do Large Mammals Align Themselves With Earth's Magnetic Field?

For Students 9th - 10th
In this science fair project, use Google Earth to determine if large mammals align themselves in respect to the earth's magnetic field. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and...
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Exploring Porosity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Experiment to find out which size of gravel has the most porosity by measuring volume.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Growing, Growing, Gone! An Experiment on Nitrogen Fertilizers

For Students 3rd - 5th
Plants need nitrogen to build proteins and nucleic acids to grow healthy stems and leaves. Though the Earth's atmosphere is made up of 79% nitrogen, the form of nitrogen found in the atmosphere cannot be used by plants. In this...
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Bill Nye

Bill Nye: Orbiting Marbles

For Students 1st - 5th
Try this at-home science experiment to learn how Earth's gravity pulls an object so that it's constantly changing direction.