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Chlorophyll

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars explain the importance of chlorophyll in plants. In this biology lesson, students extract chlorophyll from different plant sources using chromatography. They discover the different factors needed for photosynthesis to take...
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Color Change in Leaves

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers identify the different leaf pigments and colors. In this biology lesson, students perform chromatography to separate them. They explain how light affects green leaf colors and causes falling leaves in autumn.
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Photosynthesis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct a variety of experiments on photosynthesis. In this biology lesson, students identify the factors required for the process to occur. They perform computerized experiments to test the amount of oxygen produced when plants...
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Plant Hormones

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify different plant hormones and explain their function in plant development. In this biology lesson, students investigate how IAA affect root growth. They study the history of auxin discovery.
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Seeds & Germination

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students study the types and parts of seeds and how they have evolved.  In this germination lesson plan students complete experiments that show the effects of variables role in seed germination. 
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Plant Transpiration

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct various experiments to investigate plant transpiration. In this biology lesson, students explain how this process helps maintain the hydrologic cycle. They measure the rate of water loss in plants using a potometer.
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Tropism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct various experiments on tropism. In this biology lesson, students explain how gravity affects the growth of plant roots. They identify the different types of tropisms.
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Bioluminescence

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students differentiate chemiluminescence from bioluminescence. In this biology instructional activity, students explain how fireflies and other animals emit light. They discuss the applications of engineered bioluminescence.
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Proteins

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students conduct a variety of experiments to explore protein. In this biology lesson, students solve a mystery by testing for the presence of glucose, protein starch and triglycerides. They explain how DNA transcription and translation...
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Build a Paper Plane

For Teachers K - 12th
Students study the history of the paper plane.  In this design lesson students create several types of paper planes and determine if there is a difference in mean flight distances.
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Explore Your Natural Habitat

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Young scholars identify habitats and understand why they are important to our environment.  In this environmental instructional activity students design their own habitat, observe and record data on the impact their habitat has on the...
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Luminous Efficacy (Efficiency)

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the basics of luminous efficacy and why it is used.  In this light source lesson students test energy efficiency and the luminous efficiency for babies.
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Daniell Cell

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain how Daniell cells work. In this electrochemistry lesson, students conduct a variety of experiments to explore the different types of cells. They create a model of Daniell cell.
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Lenz's Law

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct a series of experiments on electromagnetic induction. In this physics lesson, students apply the right hand rule to determine the current direction and electromotive force. They test Lenz's and Faraday's law by observing...
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Build a Tesla Coil

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore tesla coil through various experiments. In this physics instructional activity, students build their own tesla coils based on a given procedure. They discuss its real world applications.
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Van de Graaff Generator

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore static electricity using the Van de Graaff generator. In this physics lesson plan, students construct their own Van de Graaff using simple materials. They explain how charges accumulate on this device.
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Galvanometers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners construct their own galvanometer. In this physics lesson, students explain how it is used to detect electric current. They conduct an experiment to measure how much electricity flows through the circuit.
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Resistor and Resistance

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore electrical resistance through various experiments. In this physics lesson, students calculate resistance using a mathematical formula. They explain how colors identify the resistance value of a resistor.
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Thermoelectricity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct a series of experiments on thermoelectricity. For this physics lesson, students investigate how thermocouple works. They determine the voltage generated when different conductive materials are held at different...
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Tornado

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students study the classification system of tornadoes.  In this tornado lesson students make their own tornadoes in different mediums.
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Venus Flytrap

For Teachers K - 12th
Students study the Venus Flytrap including its habitat and how it eats.  For this ecology lesson students complete several experiments using a Venus Flytrap to see how it reacts to various conditions. 
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Tobacco Smoking and Lung Cancer

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore tobacco smoking and the impact it has on society.  In this health lesson students complete several experiments on smoking and lung cancer.
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Paper Chromatography K-12 Experiment

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students study chromatography and how they can distinguish between the different pigments in a color.  In this chromatography instructional activity students separate a mixture of dyes in soluble ink then record the colors they see. 
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Bermuda Triangle

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars explore what the Bermuda triangle is and the theories as to why it is so mysterious.  In this mystery lesson students read and discuss the history and the mystery behind the Bermuda Triangle.