CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Observations and Experiments Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about the role of observations and experiments in scientific investigation. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Radar and Satellites Observe Predict Weather
Find out how radar and satellites have become an important tool for observing and predicting the weather.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Earth and Moon Observations
Earth's revolution, rotation, tilt, day and night cycle, and the sun's apparent movement across the earth are explored.
Other
Changing Minds: Actor: Observer Difference
This site provides an explanation of the actor/observer bias as a theory. Also provided is a small piece of information about research done to support the theory and also links to related information.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Observations of Climate Change
This interactive lesson introduces students to the various ways that people work to understand climate change, particularly in the Arctic.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Seasonal Observations
Have you ever wondered what is going on under the snow? Why leaves change colors? How migratory birds find their way? Find the answers and check out these ideas on how to explore, discuss, or celebrate based on our four seasons!
Other
Marietta College: Box Turtle Observation Project
Personal site from an individual who has rescued and cared for box turtles. Nice images and good information.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Look Up! Observing Weather
To get a better idea of how meteorologists make weather predictions, students will begin their own weather journals and make rain gauges.
University of California
University of California at Berkeley: Understanding Science: Mystery Tubes
Students collaborate to create a drawing or model of what the inside of a mystery tube looks like. The tube has two ropes attached to a ring inside it. Students must use their powers of observation and deduction to try to understand how...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Come and discover ways to see in the dark! Students will conduct an investigation on light and dark. The investigation will allow students to gather evidence on how items illuminate. Using cause and effect, the students will demonstrate...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Runaway Universe
Use this activity to model how scientists use indirect observations to define problems that are not directly measurable.
SRI International
Performance Assessment Links in Science: Do You See What I See? (Lesson)
For this Grade Two performance task, students observe the contents of a terrarium and explain the purpose of the water, rocks and soil inside it.
University of California
Ucmp: Understanding Science: Tennis Shoe Detectives
A lesson where students take copies of their shoe prints, then create a story and illustrate it with pictures showing trails of footprints. Presented are samples of such trails that can be used to stimulate class discussion, and to...
Scholastic
Scholastic: A Weather Watch Lesson for Grades Pre K 2
Students focus on observing weather patterns and reporting what they see. They also learn about different types of clouds and how each type is related to weather conditions. The related activity is no longer available.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Bubbling Blobs
In this chemistry lab, students investigate how oil and water don't mix. They will work on their observation skills and their ability to follow directions to ensure they get the correct results. Students can then develop a new, testable...
University of California
University of California Museum of Paleontology: Understanding Science: Liquids
Students use their senses to investigate, observe, and collect data for several different liquids.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Camp Paws and Claws & Farm Animals
Students will visit centers about farm animals. The tradebooks Mrs. Wishy Washy, The Little Red Hen, The Three Little Pigs, and Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type will be featured at the centers. Students will record their observations in...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Scientific Explanations and Interpretations Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A brief explanation of the difference between facts, observation, and opinions. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: Engines of Our Imagination: Tyndall on Parallel Roads
Learn about John Tyndall's belief in the importance of observation in answering questions posed by science.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: The Great Egg Drop!
Which came first: the chicken or the egg? One might ask the same question about potential and kinetic energy. Make observations while you watch the video below. Think about what scientific conclusion you could make from your...
American Chemical Society
Middle School Chemistry: Temperature and Density
Observe how heating and cooling affect the density of water. Combine the concepts of temperature, molecular motion, and density to learn that hot water is less dense than room temperature water and that cold water is more dense.
University of Pennsylvania
Ten Days in a Mad House by Nellie Bly
The harrowing experiences of Nellie Bly as she observed undercover the workings of Blackwell Island Insane Asylum are reproduced here as they were originally published.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Can You Predict a Bird's Lifestyle Based on Its Feet?
Animals have special features that allow them to adapt to conditions in certain environments. You might not be able to dive down 3281 feet to observe the deep sea anglerfish, but in this science fair project you can discover what the...
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Friction
An interactive simulation that teaches about friction, thermodynamics, and heat by making observations while rubbing two objects together. This simulation can either be downloaded or played online and includes handouts, lesson plans, and...
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