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Sunspots
Students examine what a sunspot is and how it is produced. In this sun lesson students locate and measure sunspots then view them through a camera.
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Crystal Growing
Students explore the different phases of a crystal. In this mineral instructional activity students grow their own sugar crystals using a sugar recipe.
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Electrolysis
Young scholars conduct a series of experiments on water electrolysis. In this chemistry lesson, students explain what happens to the molecules during the process. They cite real world applications of electrolysis.
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Emulsions
Students identify the characteristics and composition of emulsions. For this chemistry lesson, students classify household products according to emulsion type. They explain how to make the best emulsion.
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Graham's Laws: Diffusion and Effusion of Gases
Students conduct a series of experiments to explore Graham's law. In this chemistry lesson, students differentiate effusion and diffusion. They perform calculations using Boyle's, Henry's, Charles' and Graham's Laws.
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Making Soap
Students explore what chemical indicators are and use pH paper to determine if something is alkaline or basic. In this pH lesson students manufacture their own soap.
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Interdisciplinary Approach to Investigating Popcorn
Learners conduct a lab experiment using the scientific method. For this interdisciplinary lesson plan, students will test the difference in popping white and yellow corn. Learners will write their lab report in their science, math,...
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Biotechnology
Students explore biotechnology through various activities. In this biology activity, students analyze its pros and cons. They study and read informative articles about biotechnology.
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Magnets
Students explore the different types of magnets and their common uses. In this magnets lesson students create their own magnets.
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Mushroom
Students identify the different types of mushrooms. In this biology lesson, students explore different mushroom experiments they can do at home. They discuss ways to extend sliced mushrooms' shelf life.
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Lightning
Students study lightening and the history behind how it was used for electricity. In this electricity lesson students complete several experiments on the invention of the lightning rod.
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Earth
Students study the earth in relation to the solar system. In this planetary lesson students complete several investigations into the measurement of the earth and its magnetic field.
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Electric Motors
Students examine the different types of electric motors including their history and classification. In this motor lesson students complete several experiments with different motors.
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Carnivorous Plants
Pupils examine how carnivorous plants get their nutrients from animals. In this food web lesson students examine how the plants attract their prey and are given many onilne sources to research.
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Electrical Battery
Young scholars investigate the different types of batteries and how they work. In this energy lesson students experiment with batteries and see which ones last the longest.
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Sun
Students study how the sun is at the center of the solar system. In this solar lesson students measure the altitude of the sun and its size.
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Incandescent Light Bulb
Students study the history of the light bulb and how an incandescent light bulb works. In this electricity lesson plan students complete several experiments on the light bulb.
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Transformers
Students examine how a transformer works and its practical applications. In this electricity lesson students complete several experiments using transformers and generators.
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Biosphere
Young scholars examine the basic biosphere and its components. In this ecology lesson students complete several experiments including designing a system that is balanced to sustain life.
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Mold
Students explore mold, the different types and the health risks that they pose. In this mycelium lesson students grow different molds and see which type of foods mold the fastest.
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Genetic Engineering
Learners examine the advantages and disadvantages of genetic engineering. In this genetics lesson students simulate the genetic engineering of a human insulin gene.
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Enzymes
Students explore enzymes and what can inhibit and act as a catalyst for them. In this enzymes lesson plan students complete experiments on enzyme properties.
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Corrosion & Rust
Young scholars examine how and when rust and corrosion occur. In this corrosion activity students complete an experiment to see why metals rust.
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Loudspeaker
Young scholars study the different types of loudspeakers and how they work. In this sound instructional activity students create their own loudspeakers.