Lesson Plan
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The Solar Cycle

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students research the solar cycle. In this Science lesson, students use the internet to investigate the solar cycle. Students produce a spreadsheet and graph from the information collected.
Worksheet
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Rate and Concentration

For Students 9th - 12th
Experimental data for a chemical reaction is available in a table. Chemistry cohorts use critical thinking skills to analyze the data and answer questions about reaction rates and reaction order. This worksheet is neatly formatted,...
Activity
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A Research Project and Article For the Natural Inquirer

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Get your class to use the scientific process to solve a scientific problem. They utilize the Natural Inquirer magazine to identify a research question which they write an introduction to and collect data to answer. They use graphs,...
Lesson Plan
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Galaxy Hunter - A Cosmic Photo Safari

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Space science stars journey through our night sky and take virtual photos of galaxies to investigate simple random samples. Higher math is used to analyze the data collected. Copy the evaluation/assessment questions onto a handout...
Lesson Plan
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Wetland vs. Stream Macroinvertebrates

For Teachers 9th - 12th
A link to a comprehensive macroinvertebrate guide gives you the information needed to prepare for this field study activity. Sample macroinvertebrates are collected from areas representing different environmental conditions. Junior...
Activity
Education Development Center

Interpreting Statistical Measures—Class Scores

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Explore the effect of outliers through an analysis of mean, median, and standard deviation. Your classes examine and compare these measures for two groups. They must make sense of a group that has a higher mean but lower median compared...
Activity
Serendip

Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
How does energy from the sun make plants grow? Scholars move step by step through the processes that promote plant propagation during a detailed lesson. The resource illustrates ADP production and hydrolysis, then allows learners to...
Activity
It's About Time

Volcanic Hazards: Airborne Debris

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Pupils interpret maps and graph data related to volcanic ash. Then they analyze the importance of wind speed and the dangers of the ash to both life, air temperature, and technology. 
Unit Plan
NASA

Food For Thought

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Science can be quite tasty. A delectable unit from NASA shows learners why it's important to consider food, nutrition, and health in space. Four lessons explore the idea in great depth, including testing cookie recipes. Along the way,...
Lesson Plan
Oregon State

Using Paper Chromatography

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Through the analysis of paper chromatography to separate ink from the pen found at the crime scene, learners analyze the different stains and through calculations determine the thief. 
Lesson Plan
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Power Metering Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students collect and analyze variable data and understand the concept of electrical power.  In this energy instructional activity students use a spreadsheet to manage their data and create box plots. 
Interactive
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Bluebirds Project

For Students 4th - 8th
In this bluebirds project worksheet, students are given directions on completing a project about bluebirds including measurements, scientific method questions, data entry, and more. Students complete 15 exercises.
Lesson Plan
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Geologic cross section of Manhattan, NYC

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners draw an accurate geologic cross section by using a given data table. They relate the features of the cross section to geologic processes. Students then relate the characteristics of the bedrock to the architecture.
Worksheet
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What are the Trends in the Periodic Table?

For Students 9th - 12th
In this periodic trends worksheet, students fill out a portion of a periodic table with the atomic number, the atomic radius, the number of shells and the number of outer shell electrons for each element shown. They answer six questions...
Worksheet
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Minerals Commonly Found in the Home

For Students 6th - 8th
In this mineral worksheet, students collect 5 common household items that contain minerals and analyze them. After filling in a data table, students complete 3 short answer conclusion questions.
Worksheet
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5th Grade Science

For Students 5th
In this science worksheet, 5th graders complete multiple choice questions about flight, astronomers, measurement, temperature, and more. Students complete 25 questions.
Worksheet
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Science Review for Grade 3 (3.5)

For Students 3rd
In this science review for grade 3 (3.5) activity, 3rd graders answer 25 multiple choice questions in standardized test format about fossils, simple machines and heat transfer.
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University of Colorado

Looking Inside Planets

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
All of the gas giant's atmospheres consist of hydrogen and helium, the same gases that make up all stars. The third in a series of 22, the activity challenges pupils to make scale models of the interiors of planets in order to...
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Work and Power

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Assist your class with correctly calculating the values for force, work, and power as they determine the amount various activities require. They gather data and participate in a group discussion to compare results upon conclusion of the...
Lab Resource
Pingry School

Solubility Product of an Ionic Compound

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
How do scientists determine when a solution is fully saturated? Scholars address the topic as they observe patterns of precipitation in various concentrations of ions. Using a well plate, pipette, and common chemicals, they collect data...
Worksheet
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How Many Hurricanes Happen?

For Students 5th - 12th
For this hurricanes worksheet, students use a data table showing the hurricane region and the average number of hurricanes per year to determine if the same number of hurricanes happen in each region by creating a graph. Then students...
Lesson Plan
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Fizzy Pop

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders compare and identify variables that affect the rate of a chemical change using Alka-Seltzer, water, ice, and hot water. They time how long each variable takes to pop the canister into the air, and record the results on a...
Worksheet
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Boyle's Law

For Students 9th - 12th
For this Boyle's Law worksheet, students investigate the relationship between the pressure and the volume of a gas at constant temperature. They use a syringe and a pressure gauge attached to a computer to collect their data. They create...
Organizer
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Hurricane Frequency: Identifying Regions with Similar Numbers of Hurricanes

For Students 7th - 9th
In this earth science worksheet, students answer 6 questions about the hurricane map and data provided. They create a data table based on the information provided on the map.