Unit Plan
CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Models in Science

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of what models are and how using them benefits science. Examples are given.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Science Experiments

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers the scientific experimental design.
Handout
Other

Science Ethics: Science Under the Microscope

For Students 9th - 10th
The tutorial examines ethical questions in science. Topics explored are evidence, social influences, experimenter effect, and understanding the math behind the science. The resource consists of articles, videos, and activities.
Website
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Physics 1923: Robert Andrews Millikan

For Students 9th - 10th
This Nobel website on the life and scientific work of Robert A. Millikan includes a biography, images, and internet resources for further reading and research. Also included are the 1923 "Presentation Speech" which praised Millikan's...
Professional Doc
Other

Science Fair Primer: Judging Guidelines

For Students 9th - 10th
A five part set of standards (20 pts ea)of judging science fair prjects, with three to five criteria in each standard. These come from Falmouth High School.
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Kitchen Chemistry

For Teachers 9th - 10th
College-level online course focusing on kitchen chemistry. Course explores the application of chemistry in recipes and cooking. Course features include links to readings, lecture notes, and a wealth of related links.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Science Experiments

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduction to scientific experiments.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: The Science of Racing

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Turning the corners is the limiting process for racing cars. Going straight is simply about speed, but making the turns faster than other cars is a real challenge. In this activity, we ask how does weight balance affect the turn radius...
Activity
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Discrete Mathematics Topics List

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough list of topics in the study of Discrete Mathematics. Combinatorics, Graph Theory, and Point Lattices are three of the many areas given in-depth explanations here. Many of the links contain discussions of the topics that both...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: How Sweet It Is

For Teachers 9th - 10th
As part of the study of Matter, the young scholars will determine the density of standard percent sugar solutions through hands on experimentation. In laboratory groups, students will graph a standardized curve of the experimental data....
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Scientific Experiments

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Experiments, experimental variables and experimental controls.
Interactive
Quia

Quia: Nature of Science Scientific Method Concentration

For Students 3rd - 8th
Play a game of concentration by matching terms used in the scientific method to their proper description.
Activity
Middle School Science

Middle School Science: Where Can We Find Bacteria?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
In this experimental site, you will find out where bacteria hang out and determine what kind of environmental conditions influence bacterial growth. Directions are clear and complete.
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Epidemiology Study Designs

For Students 9th - 10th
In this comprehensive interactive tutorial you will learn about clinical trials and how they are an example of epidemiological study designs. You will also be introduced to case control, ecological, cohort, and cross-sectional studies.
Activity
Other

University of Richmond: Archimedes Initiative

For Students 9th - 10th
The Archimedes Initiative is home to thematic videos on aspects of the inquiry cycle. With coverage of the ins and outs of science fair projects and video interviews of science fair participants who discuss their projects, discoveries,...
Activity
Bryn Mawr College

Serendip: Investigating Osmosis

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Brief text summary of what students learn in the Investigating Osmosis lab along with links to download Student Handouts and Teacher Preparation Notes in PDF or Word formats. Students design and run an experiment to demonstrate osmosis...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Gene Therapy

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Gene therapy is the insertion of genes into a person's cells to cure a genetic disorder. Could gene therapy be the cure for AIDS? No, AIDS is caused by a virus. Gene...
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Newton's 2nd Law: Inquiry Approach

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students test Isaac Newton's ideas on the nature of motion, in particular his 2nd Law. The emphasis is on the process of science, investigation, and experimentation, not the results. Students must come up with their own...
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Rise Up

For Teachers 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about technology used to help a paraplegic man walk again. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Study Buddies

For Teachers 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about teens participating in medical research studies. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Lesson Plan
McREL International

Mc Rel: Glue Polymer (Whelmer #15 Learning Activity)

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
An easy to do activity that investigates the basic principles behind chemical bonding. The activity is written in lesson plan format that meets NSES standards.
Activity
Bryn Mawr College

Serendip: Moldy Jell O

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Brief text summary of what students learn in the Moldy Jell-O Lab along with links to download Student Handouts and Teacher Preparation Notes in PDF or Word formats. Students design the experiment and observe the growth of mold. Focus is...
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Chemistry: Kinetics and Equilibrium

For Students 9th - 10th
Through interactive activities in a module format, students learn about kinetics, collision theory, reaction rates, and rate laws. They will calculate rate laws from experimental data, concentration and time, and half-life of a reaction....
Activity
Hunkins Experiments

Hunkin's Experiments

For Students 9th - 10th
Hunkin's Experiments is a group of simple cartoon illustrations of scientific principles. Some would work well in the classroom, but others have little value beyond entertaining students. All of the projects are easy to do and use...