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Royal Society of Chemistry

Colour—Gifted and Talented Chemistry

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Add a splash of color to your chemistry class! Science scholars discover the principles behind color through a wide variety of hands-on activities. Lessons include dyes, chromatography, and flame tests.
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NASA

Here Comes the Light!

For Students 7th - 12th
Look beyond the light! An engaging activity introduces young scholars to the application of a spectroscope. The activity is the fifth in a series of six and focuses on the analysis of the elements of the sun.
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Project 1

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are given a coin to observe and make inferences about. Using a worksheet, they make two columns to list their observations and inferences in an organized manner. They develop a hypothesis based on one of the inferences and...
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A Tree-mendous Project

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders use their observation and measurement skills to identify trees. Using a tree diagram, they label the parts and discuss the functions of the tree. They practice using a dichotomous key to identify trees as well.
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Unit 0 Review - Measurement Lab Equipment

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Review questions like these can be used in your biology, chemistry, physics, or earth science classes! They assess scientists' understanding of laboratory measurement tools including graduated cylinders, thermometers, and balances. They...
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Re-Presenting Race in the Digital Age

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Teen-aged scientists analyze a graphic organizer of how trash is removed from New York City and then answer standard questions about a graph and a diagram. Resources are mentioned, but there are no links to these resources, so you will...
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The Effects of Photosynthesis on Plant Growth

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars examine the process of photosynthesis; its products and reactants, and the sequence of the process. They diagram the light reactions, record observations of plants, and discuss how difficult it is to measure plant growth...
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Examine the Data

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine a teacher-created database and identify specific variables and develop hypothesis statements as to their possible effect. They create a summary statement either proving or disproving their hypothesis.
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Got Gas? How Much?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners perform an experiment that measures respiration.  In this performing an experiment that measures respiration instructional activity, students discuss aerobic and anaerobic respiration.  Learners measure the gas produced by...
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Unit III: Worksheet 2 - Motion Maps

For Students 9th - 12th
Make motion maps, draw graphical representations, and determine displacement. These are the activities included in this physics assignment. This is a great review of velocity, position, acceleration, and displacement concepts.
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Introduction to Scientific Method

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate safe laboratory procedures, classroom management guidelines, and group roles and procedures. They study a set of safety guidelines with their parents, and to sign a contract stating that they understand the...
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Introduction to the Scientific Method

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students participate in an experiment and learn to record it using the scientific method.  For this biodegradable plastics lesson, students follow the scientific method to complete an inquiry. Students complete an experiment with a fish...
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Energy, Work and Power

For Students 10th - 12th
In this energy, work and power worksheet, students solve 12 problems about circuits, electric motors, Ohm's Law and electric currents.
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Introduction to the Scientific Method

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students recognize and follow the steps of the scientific method to complete an experiment.  In this scientific method activity, students use inquiry tools to measure objects.  Students record their data.
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Orbital Mechanics

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders examine the misconceptions of Newton's laws of motion.  In this motion and gravity instructional activity students interpret data and see the effects of gravity. 
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Measurement of Biotic and Abiotic Objects

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Young scholars identify biotic and abiotic factors. For this environmental study lesson, students conduct a series of experiments to collect and record data and draw conclusions based on the results. 
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Roads & Plant Diversity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers, in groups, collect and analyze samples of native grassland plants near and around a road to show how roads have an impact on surrounding habitat.
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The Great Jellybean Hunt

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore natural selection and its influence on the populations to fine tune traits and characteristics. The acquisition of traits developed out of need is examined through a game played in class.
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Island Research

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students will work in small groups to gather information about the geography, history, economy, climate, culture, and other aspects of life on the island of Eleuthera. Lesson contains adaptations for all levels.
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Stomata: Microscopic Openings that Let Plants Breathe

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners participate in a lab experiment to observe and measure the opening and closing of stomata. They focus on photoperiod, locate and identify stomata on a leaf and explain the role of stomata in the daily functioning of a plant.
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Lake Effect

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore some of the effects Great Salt Lake has on Utah's local weather/temperature moderation, lake effect storms, and temperature inversions. They observe the differences of specific heat between soil and water and...
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Energy Efficient Buildings

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders create plans for an energy efficient addition to the school. They work in small groups with each group having responsibility for examining one aspect of the problem. They create working diagrams and a model of their...
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Light Stick Chemistry

For Students 6th
In this descriptive investigation activity, 6th graders conduct an investigation to determine if heat energy affects the brightness of a light stick. The students will form a prediction, collect data and answer 3 conclusion questions.
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Keep it Active

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the active layer above permafrost and investigate various factors on the insulation value of the active layer.  In this energy transfer lesson, students conduct and experiment to determine the effects of snow cover,...

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