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How Water Heats Up
Fourth graders conduct experiments heating water. In this inquiry-based early chemistry instructional activity, 4th graders use the materials given to experiment with the process of heating water. Students draw conclusions based upon...
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Methods of Heat Transfer
Eighth graders are introduced to the various types of heat transfer methods. After taking a quiz, they pretend their hands are cold and offer suggestions on how to warm them up. They explain each type of heat transfer method and give...
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Science Under Control
Students investigate and assess scientific issues for which government regulation has been or might be enacted. Using their research, students write letters to lawmakers supporting or contesting related legislative efforts.
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The Hijacker - How a Virus Spreads
Learners view a video that presents how viruses attack the body and how the body's immune system responds. They simulate the spread of an infectious disease and establish the identity of the original carrier.
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Behavior Of Substances At Different Temperatures
Fourth graders are involved in a lab experience to look at the concept of heating up various materials to see how they react to an increase in temperature. They make observations and record them in a lab journal. Then students discuss...
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Observing Osmosis in a Chicken Egg
Tenth graders develop a hypothesis and explain what they observed on an activity. In this investigative lesson students observe osmosis and report their data using a graph.
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DNA Model
Students are able to construct a candy model of DNA. They are able to list all of the parts of DNA that they investigated earlier. Students are able to describe what each part of DNA does. They create an edible model of DNA strands.
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The Structure of DNA
In this structure of DNA worksheet, students answer several short answer questions applying knowledge about the structure of DNA. Students also match the description to the correct terms.
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pH of Household Products
Tenth graders are provided with a piece of paper such as index, art, construction, or computer coating it with a universal indicator. They use cotton swabs HCl and NaOH to draw a picture repeating the same process using lemon juice and...
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Taxonomy
In this biology worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle with 39 questions on taxonomy. They identify the different classification systems used in biology.
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Measuring Aquatic pH
Middle schoolers apply the scientific method and safety rules to aquatic pH. They test unknown solutions for pH levels.
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Cavern Geology: Speleothem Construction
Young scholars discover how underground rock formations grow. They perform various activities based on grade level.
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Mystery of the Eleven Unknown Substances
Fourth graders identify eleven white substances that are commonly found in the household. They, in pairs, perform experiments on a variety of substances, and must identify them based on the reactions they observe.
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Digestive System
In this digestive system learning exercise, students answer a list of true/ false questions. The students answer questions based on their knowledge of each process of the digestive system.
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Replication of DNA
In this replication of DNA worksheet, students match the correct definition of DNA replication to the terms given. Students also complete given statements with the correct term in the space provided.
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National Chemistry Week
National Chemistry Week lessons enliven classroom science investigations.
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Chemistry: Knowledge Quiz
In this chemistry quiz worksheet, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions covering a variety of chemistry concepts.
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Household Mysterious Chemicals
For this household chemicals instructional activity, students fill in 10 blanks with answers about testing household materials. Students must also fill out a data table about what color each material turns when placed in cabbage juice....
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Science Test-Grade 5
In this grade 5 science test worksheet, 5th graders complete a 30 question multiple choice quiz covering a variety of grade 5 concepts.
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Classification Number Two
A three-page quiz assessing budding biologists' understanding of classification. Middle-level learners may need a little additional time on this, but should be able to handle the concepts with ease.
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The Heat is On!
Fifth graders investigate evidence for changes in matter that occur during a chemical reaction.
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Genetic Health Forum (G.H.F.)
Students achieve a week long activity in preparation for a group presentation on a human genetic condition
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Acids and Bases
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In the following online tutorail students will define acids and bases in terms of the ions that are produced when each type of compound is dissolved in water. They...
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Chem4 Kids: Acids & Bases
This Chem4Kids site provides a general overview of acids and bases, and their use in chemistry. Content focuses on "names to know" and how acids and bases work.