CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 1.7 Safety in the Life Sciences
Review the safety precautions while performing scientific investigations.
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National Nuclear Science Week
Here's a site dedicated to National Nuclear Science Week, Jan. 23-27, 2012. Sponsored by the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, this special week is focused on all parts of nuclear science. You can find activities, lesson...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Investigating School Safety and Slope
Using a 'news report' approach, young scholars investigate the slope of various stairways on the school campus and report on wheelchair accessibility and adherence to the Americans with Disabilities Act. (PowerPoint Included) An...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Ultraviolet Radiation
An interactive PowerPoint will be used to introduce the electromagnetic spectrum. Learners use UV beads to observe changes caused by the sun's rays and evaluate sunscreen effectiveness. Harmful effects of UV exposure will be described...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Bumps and Bruises
Students learn about the role engineers play in creating protective gear for sports. Students then build a protective landing pad to catch a dropped egg without it breaking
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Hurricanes
This lesson starts out with a short video clip of Hurricane Ivan and shows the pattern it followed. Emphasis is placed on the fact that Hurricane Ivan struck and the eye traveled over Alabama. Discussion of hurricane facts follow....
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: To Herb or Not to Herb
This unit allows students to research some common herbal supplements to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the herb. Students will compare the herbal supplements to pharmaceutical medicines to judge which is the better choice....