In this project worksheet, 9th graders display their data, the make a graph and they answer analysis and conclusion questions on their experimental design project. They discuss the variables of their experiment, their major findings,...

Best as an introductory lab, this "tornado in a bottle" experiment has learners trying out various methods of getting water in a bottle to create a "tornado." Using a simplified scientific method, they create a hypothesis before...

Can you imagine Washington DC and London as close neighbors occupying the same continent? Learners will be fascinated as they step back in time and discover the evolution of the earth's continents and oceans from 4.5 billion...

Learners simulate some of the Pathfinder experiments by devising methods of collecting and measuring magnetic substances in pseudo-Martian soil. The efficiency of each of the methods used to collect materials is evaluated in this lesson.

Students investigate the properties of various metals. They conduct an experiment and gather the data by putting into the proper statistical graphs. The data is analyzed and conclusions are formed according to the properties of the metals.

High schoolers use a digital atlas, geologic maps, and topography maps to explore geologic regions of Yellow Stone National Park. They locate evidence that support the theory of hot spots. Students research and explore the movements of...

In this standard deviation worksheet, pupils are given statistical data in a story problem. They use a level of significance to test the claim given by the data. This worksheet contains three problems.

In this contrapositive and converse statements worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 14 different problems. First, they write the contrapositive and the converse of each statement. Then, students write the conclusion of the...

In this scientist worksheet, students use a decoding system to determine the characteristics of a good scientist. Students decode 16 terms.

In this investigations worksheet, students describe the investigative steps: recall, explain, results, and uncertainties. This worksheet has 5 short answer questions.

Students examine a closed box with wires and try to guess where the washer is. They experiment by pulling out wires to determine the location of the washer. They complete discussion questions to end the lesson.

In this weather experiment learning exercise, students design an experiment that allow them to experiment a phenomenon of weather. Students identify the independent and dependent variable for their experiment. Students list the...

Students view NASA images and movies of Venus, Earth, and Mars to deduce weather patterns and manipulate computer models to test competing hypotheses. They manipulate computer models to investigate the influence of solar distance and...

Seventh graders hypothesize about the number of drops of liquid that can be placed on a penny before it spills over. They examine both the concept of devising a hypothesis and the idea of surface tension. They determine the difference...

Students work together to research a topic of interest to them. They form hypothesis and complete experiments testing them. They present their findings to the class.

Students investigate the general geology, biology, and chemistry of Seneca Lake. They study how to use scientific instruments on the research vessel. They explain how the data they gather will be used by scientists and develop a hypothesis.

Learners develop procedures to explore the behavior of fish.  In this scientific experiment lesson students from a hypothesis, write a question, identify different variables and controls in their experiment. 

Learners investigate the psychology behind color choices using two sites on the Internet. They complete a worksheet and construct an Inspiration file with the data from the charts. Then they form a hypothesis and test it using the...

Students study thematic maps (included with the lesson) to determine possible relationships. They develop three hypotheses about the relationship. Students choose one of their hypotheses to explain. The explanation is to include reasons...

Students graph exponential and power functions. In this statistics lesson, students test a specific hypotheses and draw conclusion. They use the graph of polynomials to test and draw their conclusions.

Students develop an experiment to test a hypothesis. They use their knowledge of antigen-antibody specificity to develop a hypothesis. Students articulate that the antibody-antigen specificity is one part of the immune system. They...

Young scholars observe pictures of the Titanic sailing and at the bottom of the ocean. They hypothesize the cause of the Titanic tragedy and engage in deeper questioning while one student writes responses on the board. They then work in...

Middle schoolers research the conditions in which molds thrive. They apply the scientific method to develop a hypothesis, conduct research and test results.

Students are given a set problem, they use the scientific method to solve the problem using all steps of the scientific research. Students list the steps of the scientific method used in solving a problem. They are given a selected...