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Pressure and Volume of Gases

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate pressure and volume as they relate to gases. In this pressure and volume lesson plan, students observe multiple demonstrations related to air pressure. The develop an understanding of the relationship between...
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Under Pressure

For Students 9th - 12th
In this pressure worksheet, high schoolers read about Dalton's Law of Partial Pressure, about vapor pressure and about collecting gases over water. They answer 6 questions using the concepts of Dalton's Law of Partial Pressure and they...
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How do they make glass into different shapes?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars investigate the process of glass blowing.In this simulation of glass blowing experiments students experiment how glass is formed and why not all glass is the same.
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Properties of Water with a Splash of Color

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars explore the properties of water. In this cross curriculum art and physical science instructional activity, students experiment with a variety of materials to demonstrate the cohesive forces and adhesion of water. Young...
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Fish Hazards

For Teachers 1st - 7th
Students study the Pacific salmon and see the different challenges they face.  In this environment lesson students complete several activities that show how humans have affected the salmon environment. These activities have varying...
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The Shape of Things

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders read and discuss information regarding the shape and attributes of an eggshell. In this shape of things lesson, 6th graders gather relevant information that pertains to the incubation and formation of an eggshell.  Students...
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Chemquest: Physical Changes or Chemical Reactions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore physical and chemical changes. In this chemistry lesson plan, students will go outside to observe changes seen in nature. Students will then work in the lab to identify changes at different stations prior to doing a...
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Tale of a Tuna

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Junior marine biologists access the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas' data on Atlantic Bluefin Tuna catches. As they analyze the data, they answer three questions. Background information and links to...
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Physics Post-Lab

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore physics. In this science lesson, students discuss physics in their everyday lives. Students complete a physics worksheet.
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It's Just a Phase: Water as Solid, Liquid and Gas

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students construct models of the way water molecules arrange themselves in three physical states - solid, liquid, and gas. They explain the molecular behavior of ice, water, and water vapor.
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Meet Meteorology

For Teachers 4th
Students explore meteorology, discuss Earth's atmosphere, create drawings of the water cycle, create meteorology journals, and role play forecasters. Nine lessons on one page; includes unit test.
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Stomach Chemistry

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders compare physical and chemical changes. They perform a simulation experiment/activity that replicates what happens in the stomach as food is digested by stomach acids.
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Global Warming: Life in a Greenhouse

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Young scholars investigate the evidence and consequences of global warming. They read and discuss an article, conduct a debate, evaluate their community's climate statistics, log their gas consumption for a week, and develop a panel...
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The Wind & Sun: Powerful Alternatives

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Learners examine the power that is possible from the sun through an interactive program. They also analyze how energy turns into different forms in different parts of the human body. They finally explore how wind is created and how wind...
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Whales and Sea Ice: Investigating Insulation

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students investigate the properties of insulation as it relates to whales and sea ice. They research whales and examine the atmospheric changes that occur when there are changes in sea ice.
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Ice Breakers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers understand the effects of global warming on icecaps. They investigate the worldwide consequences that may result.
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My Life As An Insect In Namib

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the harsh living environment of the Namib Desert. They watch and discuss a video, record the types of insects observed in the video, record information about insects and animal adaptations in their science journals, and...
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Go with the Flow

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students gain an understanding of the difference between electrical conductors and insulators, and experience recognizing a conductor by its material properties. They build a conductivity tester to determine whether different objects are...
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Wasting Energy at Home

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students act as energy conservation engineers and identify the ways energy is conserved or wasted. They also discover many ways to personally conserve energy everyday. Students discover how engineers perform home energy audits to...
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Newton's Laws

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars identify Sir Isaac Newton and his contribution to physics. They write Newton's three Laws of classical mechanics. and apply Newton's Laws to the world around them. They isolate a situation and apply Newton's Laws.
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Magnetic Testing

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners explore magnetism. They make observations of everyday items regarding their magnetic attraction and use their experiences to make a prediction.
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Density and Convection Currents

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students listen as the teacher explains convection currents in the ocean. They experiment with finding a smoking match in the classroom with their eyes closed. Students discuss what might effect their ability to pinpoint the smoke...
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Dig Into Ireland

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore environments and wildlife of Ireland to find out how they were formed, and how they helped form Irish culture. Students research online to determine connections between present elements in Irish culture and...
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Demonstration of Cheese-Making Enzyme Magic

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students participate in a modified demo enzyme lab, a "magic show." The purpose of the demo is to tickle the curiosity of the student and grab their interest before discussions of enzymes. Its purpose is also to stimulate problem solving...

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