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Air Pollution: Visible And Invisible

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders observe air pollution that is visible and invisible with experimentation. During the experiment the students collect data that needs analysis. The observations are recorded in the lab journal. The data also is represented...
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The Same But Different

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders identify the characteristics of a simple physical change. They describe objects by the properties of the materials from which they are made. Students discuss the different states of matter and their distinct physical...
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Measuring: Why Can't We All Just Get Along?

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students examine why having standardized units of measurement is important. They investigate the use of non-standard measure, twigs, while measuring the piece of tape. Next, they experiment with straws, paper clips, and rulers before...
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What's the Matter with My Jell-o?

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars work in teams of four as they conduct four controlled Jell-O experiments over a two-day period. The Family Page extends this learning to the community by providing families with challenges to explore at home.
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You Light Up My Life: Developing a Scientific Theory for What Fuels a Candle's Flame!

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars examine how candles work and how scientific theories are developed and tested. Students propose hypotheses about what is burning in a candle then perform tests in order to develop their scientific theory. After a teacher...
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Air Pollution: A Local and Global Problem

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students work together to solve the problem of air pollution. Using the Internet, they research the pollution problem in one city. Using the data, they develop their own solution and pitch it to the class. They must identify the...
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Build an Electrophoresis Chamber

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore electrophoresis, a technique used to isolate DNA. They assemble a gel chamber for separating mixtures. Students observe separation influenced by electric charge. They define separation through gel electrophoresis.
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Making Sense of Density

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students identify the concepts of density, mass, and volume that define the property of a substance. They also determine that the properties of materials, such as, density and volume, can be compared and measured by using rulers,...
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Second Grade Science Textbooks

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders create their own science textbooks. They work in small, cooperative science teams to plan and create their textbooks. In addition, they photograph their group work, projects, materials and specimens, and other images.
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Teeth and Eating

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Pupils explore animal diets and teeth. In this animal science lesson, students view photos of animals and their teeth. Pupils identify the type of diet the animal has based on the teeth. Students are introduced to the terms "herbivores"...
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The Water Cycle

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners study the water cycle. In this water cycle lesson, students examine how the water cycle works, what its functions are, and how to diagram it.
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Rain Making - Understanding the Formation of Rain

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students read and conduct and experiment to learn about rain formation. In this water forms lesson, students read about the formation of rain and its purposes. Students then complete a rain experiment activity.
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Bridge Cable Corrosion

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars investigate the corrosion of different materials in the lab. In this chemistry lesson, students construct a bridge considering different bridge designs. At the end of the lesson, they play the role of scientists and...
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Where My Peeps At?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars conduct a series of activity that demonstrates Charles' and Boyle's Law. In this chemistry lesson, students determine the relationship among pressure, volume and temperature. They solve problems using mathematical equation.
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Get the Skinny on Milk

For Teachers Higher Ed
Pupils identify the different types of milk available in the market. In this adult health science lesson, students compare their nutrition information. They read milk labels and analyze the nutrients in it.
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Avogadro's Law

For Teachers K - 12th
Young scholars study Avogadro's law and what it means in science.  In this gaseous lesson students complete an Avogadro's law experiment.   

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