Worksheet
Curated OER

Equations with one Variable II

For Students 9th - 12th
In this single variable equations worksheet, high schoolers solve 5 problems using different equations to solve for one unknown. They use Hubble's Law to find the velocity of a galaxy knowing the distance it travels.
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Bonneville

Manipulating Design Variables on Solar Heaters

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Always strive to make things better. The second of three activities in the Experimenting with Solar Heaters unit has learners design new solar heaters that are more effective compared to the simple models they used in the previous...
Interactive
PHET

Ohm's Law

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Why did Mr. Ohm marry Mrs. Ohm? He couldn't resistor. An electrifying simulation allows scholars to control both voltage and resistance in order to see the current change. The formula is displayed and as you increase one variable, it...
Workbook
Curated OER

Chapter 1: The Science of Biology

For Students 9th - 12th
Provide young biologists with everything they need to excel in the study of lymphatics, the nervous system, hormones, cellular division, and more! Pupils utilize the workbook, complete with end-of-chapter assessment worksheets, to...
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Teach Engineering

Airplane Tails and Wings: Are You in Control?

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Keep everything under control. The instructional activity, the 16th segment in a 22-part unit, provides a more detailed look at the parts of a plane, specifically the control surfaces. Pupils learn about the construction of the wings and...
Lesson Plan
Kenan Fellows

Algebra I Review, Solving for Unknown Variable

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Many high school science courses rely on mastery of algebra skills. In an integrated chemistry and Algebra II lesson plan scholars review solving equations for a specified variable with a worksheet. They use common chemistry equations to...
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WindWise Education

Which Blades Are Best?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
If I change the length, will they work better? After brainstorming the variables of wind turbine blade design, groups choose one variable to isolate and test. The groups then present their data to the class in order for all to have the...
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Bonneville

Creating the Most Effective Solar Heater

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
If changing one variable can improve a design, why not try changing more? Using the results from the previous activity, scholars decide on the variables that caused the most improvement in the effectiveness of the solar heater. They take...
Interactive
Physics Classroom

Case Studies: Impulse and Force

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Why are gym walls padded and cars required to have air bags? Scholars observe two similar situations, such as those listed above, with only one variable altered. They identify the different variable and determine how the variation...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Systems of Equations in Space Science

For Students 9th - 12th
In this system of equations worksheet, students solve 2 problems by creating a system of equations for each problem in order to determine the average intensity of flares from the sun and the average power from a satellite transponder.
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Teach Engineering

Better By Design

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
Which modification is the best? Using the scientific method, pairs determine the effects of each control surface on the distance of a glider's flight. The activity, section 16 in a 22-part unit on aviation, allows pupils to gain a better...
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Predicting Products and Writing Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
A chemistry lesson plan presents 14 chemical reactions for scholars to observe, write the equation, and balance the equations. Additionally, it provides ways to extend the activity as it relates to catalysts.
PPT
Curated OER

Algebraic Solving Method for Balancing Chemical Equations

For Teachers 7th - 12th
The process for balancing chemical equations is stepped through slide by slide in this presentation. For some strange reason, the subscripts for certain elements are not dropped down on the first slide only, so you may want to copy the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Literal Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore Literal Equations. In this literal equations lesson, students use the Internet to connect to links and solve linear equations. Students investigate, analyze and record their findings on various activity worksheets.
Worksheet
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Rearranging Algebraic Equations

For Students 8th - 12th Standards
In this density worksheet, students review how to rearrange the equation for density to solve for mass or volume. Then students complete 4 problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Movement

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore experimentation as a method for solving problems. In this movement lesson plan, students observe marbles rolling down a ramp, identify variables that could cause the marble to roll faster or farther, test changing one...
Interactive
PHET

Friction

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Friction leads to movement, heat, and melting on such a small scale most people don't notice. A short simulation permits scholars to observe the reaction between atoms as they move together.  The simulation applies the concept of...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Variables and Controls in an Investigation

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders identify variables and controls in a paper airplane investigation. In this scientific method lesson, 7th graders conduct an experiment to determine the variables that affect the flight of paper airplanes. They design an...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Control and Experimental Variables

For Students 9th - 12th
In this control and experimental variables worksheet, students read about the variables in an experiment and practice identifying each in 2 experiments. Students analyze the data in an experiment, identify the hypothesis and the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Understanding Variables

For Students 6th - 8th
In this science instructional activity, students examine the topic in order to solidify knowledge covered in the curriculum using puzzles and creative games.
Activity
NASA

The Drake Equation

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Drake Equation worksheet, students read about how scientists can estimate the number of intelligent civilizations that may exist in our galaxy. Students answer 7 questions about the Drake Equation and they use the internet to...
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Teach Engineering

Balsa Glider Competition

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
Change one variable and try again. Teams build basic balsa gliders and collect data on their flight distances and times. Through collaboration, the team decides on two modifications to make to the basic design and collect data for the...
Activity
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Teach Engineering

Equal and Opposite Thrust in Aircraft: You're a Pushover!

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
It's the law—every action requires a reaction, no matter how small. Pupils experience two demonstrations of Newton's third law of motion as it relates to thrust in the 10th segment of a 22-part unit on flight. Using their mathematical...
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Matter and Energy: Equations and Formulas

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Using simple materials, an informative lesson demonstrates the Law of Conservation of Matter and explains how to balance chemical equations. Young chemists perform experiments, analyze reactions, and balance chemical equations...