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Using the Senses as a Means of Observation

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars use their senses in various situations to determine their accuracy. In this senses lesson, students use different senses to explore common objects. They find that their senses are not always accurate.
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Acids and Bases

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study acid and bases and how they fall on the pH scale. For this solutions lesson students complete a lob activity using litmus then fill out a data table.
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Household Hazardous Waste Identification

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders learn about reduce, reuse, and recycle and identify household hazardous products. Students learn about less hazardous alternatives and complete an inventory of hazardous materials in a typical household.
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Household Hazardous Waste Identification

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discuss the concept of reduce, reuse and recycle. They identify products in their homes that are hazardous and discover alternatives to them. They examine the inventory of other classmates hazardous materials.
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Curated OER

Am I Neutral? pH Properties in Soil

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers participate in a science lab to determine the pH of three different soil samples. Students conduct an experiment by creating a question, a hypothesis and then an investigation of soil samples. Then they compare colors...
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Transformation of Energy-8th Grade

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine how electricity is produced in relation to the atom as well as what causes electric current to flow and what determines how much current flows through a circuit. These and other concepts of transformation of energy...
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Lemon Battery Experiment

For Students 4th - 8th
In this step-by-step experiment, you will learn how to make a battery using four lemons and use it to light an LED bulb.
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California Science Center: Lemon Light

For Students 9th - 10th
Try out this great electricity activity by using lemons to make a light bulb glow. You can learn about the science behind the activity and watch an animated demonstration.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Lemon "Juice"

For Teachers 6th - 8th
"Juice" is a slang term sometimes used for electricity. Batteries are made up of one or more cells. Cells often consist of two different materials in a solution that are connected to each other by a wire. In this experiment, you will...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Can a Lemon Power a Light Bulb

For Teachers 9th - 10th
You will learn about a voltaic battery and to see if it's powerful enough to light up a light bulb
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Steps for Making a Dry Cell Battery on Your Own

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn two methods of making a dry cell battery using simple materials. Some materials would need to be purchased and adult supervision is recommended.
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Museum of Science

The Atom's Family: Fruity Electricity

For Students 3rd - 8th
Frankenstein's electricity is out. In this activity, students help him find another source of energy using citrus fruit. Good for students who want to do their own projects or for class lessons.

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