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The Genome: Controversy for All Times

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students examine the genome and discuss the ethical and moral issues surrounding it. In groups, they discover the differences between ethics and morals and discuss where the concepts of good and bad come from in society. After reading...
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Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis

For Students 9th - 11th
In this cellular respiration and photosynthesis worksheet, students read through the presented material and draw an illustration of the production of ATP. Students answer several short answer questions about the production of ATP,...
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Oh Nuts! - Calories Count

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students measure and record the mass of the nut to be tested to the nearest 0.01 gram.
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Thermodynamics Worksheet

For Students 9th - 12th
In this science worksheet, students are using the laws of thermodynamics and a basic knowledge to fill in the sentences with the correct words.
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Plant Structure, Function and Growth

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Students study three structures of a plant as well as their locations and functions.  In this botany lesson students complete several activities on plant organs and their functions.
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Science: Generating Electricity

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the various methods of generating electricity and explain their commonalities. They determine what is the most common source of energy and what are the potential environmental health hazards due to electrical...
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Enzymes

For Teachers K - Higher Ed
Young scholars explore enzymes and what can inhibit and act as a catalyst for them.  In this enzymes lesson plan students complete experiments on enzyme properties.
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Super Glue Fuming of Latent Fingerprints

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore latent fingerprinting. They observe a supervised demonstration of the process that real-life crime scene investigators sometimes use to identify latent fingerprints. In addition, they brainstorm ways to improve the...
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Corrosion & Rust

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine how and when rust and corrosion occur.  In this corrosion lesson students complete an experiment to see why metals rust. 
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The Shocking Truth about Fruit

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
In this fruit worksheet, students read about fruit and then follow directions on how to make batteries out of fruit. Students also answer 10 questions while doing this.
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Sugar and carbohydrates, protein, fat and water - that's what little plants are made of!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify photosynthesis as the mechanism by which plants convert sunlight energy into a usable energy source for plant processes. They identify photosynthesis as the mechanism by which plants create a molecule that can be used...
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Characteristics of Living Things

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students examine the characteristics of living things. They list the differences between living and non-living things, explore areas around the school, and create a Venn diagram for items found in the school areas.
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Water and Diffusion

For Students 9th - 12th
In this water and diffusion worksheet, learners will explore the characteristics of water and the water molecule. Students will also answer questions about diffusion and the movement of materials due to concentration differences. This...
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Chemistry: Knowledge Quiz

For Students 7th - 8th
For this chemistry quiz worksheet, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions covering a variety of chemistry concepts.
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Electrical Battery

For Teachers K - 12th
Students investigate the different types of batteries and how they work.  In this energy lesson students experiment with batteries and see which ones last the longest.
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Thermodynamics

For Students Higher Ed
For this thermodynamics worksheet, students review enthalpy, state functions, bond energy, and heat capacity. This worksheet has 2 multiple choice, 6 matching, and 12 problems to solve.
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Where Does the Green Go?

For Teachers K - 4th
Students investigate why green leaves change colors in the fall. They press leaves and write a poem, create a chlorophyll leaf print, take a nature walk, and create a leaf shape poster.
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Enzymatic Browning Experiment

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students, in groups, experiment with Heat Blanching, Vitamin C Dip, and Sulfur Dioxide Dip to see if they can prevent enzymatic browning.
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The Chemistry of Life

For Students 7th - 12th
In this chemistry of life worksheet, students will review key terms of plant cell structure and chemistry by reading 13 clues to complete the puzzle. Word bank is included.
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Photosynthesis: How do plants make food?

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students study why plants are green and how water is transported in them. They examine how plants respond to different amounts of light.
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Limiting Reagent

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students work in small groups with a small set of 8 nuts and 5 bolts to assemble into combinations of 1 nut: 1 bolt, and 2 nuts: 1 bolt. They explore the outcome and discuss. Then a student mixes two clear, colorless solutions together...
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Mixtures

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders experiment with mixtures. In this chemistry lesson plan, 6th graders determine which mixtures are considered heterogeneous, a suspension, a solution or a colloid. Students create a data sheet of what they discover.
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Chemistry of Burning

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students look into the increase of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. In this chemistry lesson, students look at the hydrocarbon molecule through a model and see what happens when energy is released. They watch as the water vapor leaves...
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Matter Unit

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students create products from studying about matter that include: Make a "T" chart with matter and non matter items. Write a poem, song, or rap about matter. Five vocabulary words from the chapter must be included in the poem.