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"The Collaborative Group Information Collection, Interpretation and Dissemination Technique"
High schoolers answer the question "How are the concepts and processes I examine in Biology relevant to my other classes, to my life, and to my community?" This assignment has students actively involved in the intellectual work of...
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When Worlds Collide
Students research on a focused topic. They gather information from a range of sources and orally cit it in a presentation. Students connect information acquired in previous lessons with research on the assigned topic. They research...
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Watershed Analysis
Students conduct a regional watershed analysis of an area of their choosing. Using on-line data and their personal knowledge of the area, they determine the annual hydrologic budget and teach the class about "their" watershed.
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Selecting a Harbor: Oceanography and the Impact of Oil Spills
Students work together to determine a new site for a harbor. Using the Internet, they research the impact of an oil spill on the oceans and wildlife. They present their findings to the class and a solution to the problem.
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Reading Comprehension-Space
For this comprehension worksheet, students read 5 short paragraphs about space, then complete a set of 4 related questions. Worksheet contains a link to additional activities.
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Pounds of Pollution
Students examine pollutants and investigate air pollution emitted by a car in a year. In this air pollution lesson plan students complete an activity and make calculations.
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Converting Metric Units and Prefixes
Students investigate the length of various objects. In this measurement instructional activity, students convert one metric unit to another. They explain the importance of a uniform system of measurement.
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How BIG is 400?
Students solve problems using dimensional analysis. In this chemistry activity, students choose a problem and present it in class. The rest of the class will evaluate the solved problem on the board.
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Weather Forecasting Basics
Eighth graders analyze weather diagrams and weather maps. In this earth science lesson, 8th graders explain why it is important to know the weather. They complete a handout at the end of the lesson.
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Newton’s Laws of Motion
Eighth graders explore the three laws of motion. In this physics lesson, 8th graders observe teacher demonstration and explain what happened in terms of Newton's Laws. They complete worksheet at the end of the lesson.
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Robot Turning Lab
Students design a robot that can turn 90 degrees. In this robotics instructional activity, students explain the applications of their invention. They present their design in class.
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Australian Ecology and Bushfires
Eighth graders discuss the different types of ecosystem. For this earth science lesson, 8th graders explain the benefits and harm of fire. They research articles about bush fires or controlled burn instance and share it with the class.
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Physics Rewind
Eighth graders differentiate speed and velocity. In this physics lesson, 8th graders explain Newton's laws of motion. They calculate speed using a mathematical formula.
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Robot Labyrinth
Students design a flowchart for their robotic program. In this physics lesson, students construct a robot that can navigate certain obstacles. They present their program and robots in class.
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Don’t be a Stoic about Stoichiometry
Students review balancing chemical equations. In this chemistry lesson, students calculate moles of an unknown substance based on stoichiometric relationships in the balanced equation. They cite applications of stoichiometry in the...
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Sensor Challenge
Students develop a pseudo code flowchart for their robotic program. In this physics lesson, students construct a robot that can navigate through certain obstacles. They test their robot and present them to class.
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Robot Olympics
Young scholars design a robot based on given requirements. In this technology lesson, student test whether their robots can perform certain tasks. They present and discuss their program design.
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Who Wants to be a Cellular Biologist?
Eighth graders review concepts in cellular biology. In this biology lesson plan, 8th graders play an interactive game based on the idea of winning money. They discuss misconceptions about the topic.
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Trail Adventure
Pupils create a trail with numbered specimens. Students complete an accurate and functional interactive trail activity brochure. They complete a web page tree identification guide and interactive identification activity. Pupils answer...
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
Jefferson Lab: The Element Fermium
A description of the chemical element Fermium. Gives scientific information such as atomic weight and atomic number, and also discusses its history and uses.
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
Jefferson Lab: It's Elemental: Sulfur
This online resource is for information on the 16th element of the Periodic Table--Sulfur--can be found here. The site lists scientific information such as atomic weight, atomic number, melting/boiling point, and more. There is also a...
NC State University
Nc State University: General Entomology, Elements of Behavior
Behavior is what animals do. It can be defined more precisely as an internally directed system of adaptive activities that facilitate survival and reproduction. Ethology is the scientific study of animal behavior -- particularly when...
Science Struck
Science Struck: The Internet's Scientific and Technical References
Discusses how to find scientific and technical reference materials online, e.g., the periodic table and formulas, and some advantages of online resources over print.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Journey to Mars: Out of Thin Air
Discuss facts about Mars and investigate scientists' efforts to create fuel from materials found in space. Perform a simplified method of aqueous electrolysis to split water into its two chemical elements using electric current from a...