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Properties of Logarithmic Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve exponential functions. In this algebra lesson, students identify the properties of logarithmic and exponential functions. They graph their functions and solve using change of base formula.
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ACID RAIN

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders, in groups, take on the role of either Biologist, Chemist, Health Scientist, or Economist. They complete a webquest in which they must decide what to do about a problem concerning the effects of acid rain. They make a...
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Chemical Leavening Agents

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine chemical leavening agents in dough and batters.
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Chemistry

For Students 10th - 11th
In this chemistry worksheet, learners describe an atom, its parts, the charges of these parts, and atoms life functions. Then they explain what the octet rule states for the placements of electrons around the nucleus of an atom. Students...
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Servings and Choices

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
An important part of balancing caloric intake to energy expenditure is knowing how many Calories you are consuming. In the fifth of a seven-lesson series on food and energy, learners estimate their daily caloric intake, then use a...
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The Heat is On!

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate evidence for changes in matter that occur during a chemical reaction.
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Wetland Water Testing

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students examine the different properties that affect water quality.  In this pollution lesson students play a game, complete a hands on activity and computer lab. 
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A Comparison of Polymeric Liquids with Newtonian Liquids

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students concretely illustrate and define a macromolecule, observe the unique behavior of polymers and relate to their knowledge of molecules, and use the scientific process to determine the difference between Newtonian and non-Newtonian...
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Simulating Mixture Problems with Colored Beads

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice creating mixtures out of colored beads.
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Teaching about Data Interpretation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore a variety of relevant lake water chemistry questions, compose responses, and present their results in a poster format. They, in pairs, answer questions about lake chemistry which are imbedded in this plan.
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Water, Water Everywhere

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students monitor a local creek. In this environmental water lesson, students conduct an environmental study of a local creek by monitoring the temperature and water quality over a period of time, then submit data to the Global Water...
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Acids and Bases

For Students 6th - 8th
In this acid and base worksheet, students are given terms related to acids and bases and their definitions. Students match the proper definition to the terms but cutting out the definitions and gluing them next to the proper term.
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Density

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners determine the density of different substances. In this physical science lesson, students rank them according to their density. They discover the relationship between volume and density.
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Can Chromatography Separate A Pigment?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students separate a mixture of pigments with ion exchange chromatography and predict whether the ion-exchange matrix is positively or negatively charged based on the type of pigment bonded to the matrix.
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The Acid Rain Test

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders engage in a research project to increase their ability to conduct experiments, interpret data and discuss results in a scientific paper. After doing a lab which simulates effects of acid rain, pairs of students write a...
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The Effects of Environment on Plant Growth: Selecting Seeds for Survival on a New Planet

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders conduct experiments to compare seed germination and plant growth rates. They construct a hydroponic plant unit and a lighthouse. They care for the plants for a month and collect data for graphs. They write a report.
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Acids and Alkalis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils determine and explain the characteristics of alkalis and acids. With their list of characteristics student groups conduct an investigation into whether various household substances are alkali or acid. Their lab findings are...
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Elements Found in Living Things

For Students 9th - 12th
In this elements worksheet, students review the most common elements found in living things. Students color in two pictures with the percentages of the elements found in that living thing.
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Acid, Base, or Salt?

For Students 9th - 12th
In this acids and bases worksheet, students read about the differences between acids and bases and then complete a table comparing the characteristics of both. Then students determine if the given statements describe an acid, base, or...
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Embryological Development Using Medaka Fish

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers analyze and record major events that occur in the development of Medaka fish eggs from fertilization to hatching. In small group, students describe the processes involved, creating a timeline of the major events in the...
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Don't Wait, Just Propagate

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils explore the process of growing plants from seed. In this propagation lesson, students examine methods of propagation and determine how to rapidly propagate plant species. Pupils listen to a lecture informing them on the topic and...
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Discovering Friction

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers watch a demonstration that introduces them to the idea that friction is a force that impedes motion when two surfaces are in contact. They work in groups to experiment with frictional force using a coffee cup on which...
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Winogradsky in a Bottle: Beginning a Winogradsky Column

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students study changes in the environment using a microscale experiment. In this environmental science lesson, students construct a modified "Winogradsky Column" to observe bacteria activities. They record observations and formulate a...
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Air Pollution: Visible and Invisible

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders work together to complete an experiment on air pollution. They identify visible and invisible forms of pollution. They gather their data in notebooks and analyze their results to end the lesson.

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