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Curated OER
Using the Senses as a Means of Observation
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.
Curated OER
Acids and Bases
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.
Curated OER
Household Hazardous Waste Identification
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.
Curated OER
Household Hazardous Waste Identification
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.
Curated OER
Am I Neutral? pH Properties in Soil
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...
Curated OER
Transformation of Energy-8th Grade
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...
Science Struck
Science Struck: Lemon Battery Experiment
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.
Other
California Science Center: Lemon Light
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.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Lemon "Juice"
"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...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Can a Lemon Power a Light Bulb
You will learn about a voltaic battery and to see if it's powerful enough to light up a light bulb
Science Struck
Science Struck: Steps for Making a Dry Cell Battery on Your Own
Learn two methods of making a dry cell battery using simple materials. Some materials would need to be purchased and adult supervision is recommended.
Museum of Science
The Atom's Family: Fruity Electricity
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.