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Build a Simple Circuit

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Pupils construct an extremely simple series circuit that powers a lamp on and off with a switch. They are in groups of 4 and are given a set of components and have to build the circuit working together as a group. Finally, they have to...
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Activity Seven -- Picturing Particles (Student Page) A LAB Worksheet

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
This worksheet lists background information for a lab on the topics of atom smashers, accelerators or colliders. It clearly states the Rules of the Game -- science laws that apply. Student do the lab and track their results in the given...
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Atomic Theory

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this atomic theory worksheet, students use Planck's constant, Rydberg constant, and Avogadro's number to complete 20 multiple choice questions.
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Teach it to me - Seasonal Calendar

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students document the weather. In this seasons lesson plan, students study the weather, record the temperature outside and photograph what the weather conditions look like. All information gathered by the students will be made into a book.
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Diversity: Using Light to Filter Prejudices

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers use physics to discuss diversity. In this social interaction lesson, students use their knowledge of colors and filters to relate it to stereotyping and prejudices.
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Chloroplasts

For Teachers K - 12th
Learners study chloroplasts, their structure and evolution.  In this photosynthesis lesson students experiment with polarized light and the production of chlorophyll.
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Solar

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students study solar energy.  In this renewable energy lesson students complete several lab activities using different controls and variables. 
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Light Gathering Power

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compare and calculate the light gathering power of lenses. They determine the ability of various lenses and mirrors to gather light.
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Scientists at Work: What'll they think of next?

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore scientific discovery while watching a video. They, in groups, are to research a scientific invention and present their findings to the class.
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An Eclipsing Binary System with a Precessing Accretion Disk

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Pupils work together to complete an experiment over binary sources. They determine values for the orbital period of certain objects and interpret intensity changes. They also calculate a value for the period of precession of an accretion...
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Demonstrating That Light is Dissipated as Chlorophyll a Fluoresces

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the concepts of light and chlorophyll. They participate in an experiment in which the chlorophyll shows as a red ring on the test tube. They answer discussion questions to end the lesson.
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Do It Yourself: Matter & Energy Interaction Lesson Plan

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students complete a KWL chart describing their knowledge or renewable and nonrenewable energy sources. They examine the Stirling Engine which is an external combustion engine and compare it to a Hero's Engine. They participate in a...
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Ways to See the Sun

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students examine how the regions of the Sun are studied using spectroscopy. They investigate the electromagnetic spectrum and the types of radiation that are associated with it. They use prisms and CD's to examine the light spectrum....

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