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Density Determination

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students observe 2 demonstrations of density. In this density lesson plan, students observe a vial with various substances of different densities. Students then observe the differences between a diet coke and a regular coke can when on a...
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Paper Chromatography

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers investigate the pigments in Magic Markers using chromatography. In this paper chromatography lesson plan, students use absorbent paper and mark the strip with a Magic Marker. They place the strip in a solvent and observe...
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Changing Sugar

For Teachers 6th - 9th
In this chemical and physical change worksheet, students use a sugar cube and observe its physical properties both when it is whole and after it is crushed. They heat the sugar cube and record 5 properties of the matter while being...
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Solution Shapes

For Students 7th - 9th
In this solutions learning exercise, learners soak a pipe cleaner in hot water and a supersaturated solution of 20 Mule Team Borax. Students leave their pipe cleaner in the solution for 30 minutes and then observe. They put it back in...
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How We See Things

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students investigate how mirrors reflect light. In this reflection lesson, students draw the path of the light reflected from a mirror. Students construct a list of objects that are light sources.
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Models of Planets

For Students 7th - 9th
For this planet models worksheet, students use the radius of a given planet and its mass to answer questions using a model of a planet with a given radius. They determine the volume of the planet's inner core, the volume of its outer...
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Particulate Matter: The Lorax

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students explore air pollution. In this ecology activity, students participate in an experiment in which 5 numbered jar lids are placed outside. Students bring one lid a day in until all jars are inside. Dirt specks are counted,...
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Particulate Matter- How Dirty is the Air We Breathe?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate air pollution. In this air pollution activity, 4th graders test the air quality by using a block of wood and petroleum jelly. Students investigate the pollutants on the wooden block.
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Oxidation of Ethanol to Ethanoic Acid

For Students 9th - 12th
Students covert ethanol to ethanoic acid using a condenser for this oxidation reaction learning exercise. They test the smell of the final product, add sodium carbonate, and test the product with indicator paper. They explain their...
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Thermal Decomposition of Calcium Carbonate

For Students 9th - 12th
For this thermal decomposition of calcium carbonate learning exercise, students perform three experiments on calcium carbonate, make observations, and write the equations for each reaction. Students explain in detail what happened at...
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Energy Adventure Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students complete a scavenger hunt. In this energy lesson, students use various Internet websites to explore forms of energy, non-renewable sources, renewable sources, electricity, uses of energy and energy efficiency.
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To Drink or Not to Drink?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders compare water conservation issues as they impact the past, present, and future in Nevada. In this water conservation lesson, 2nd graders perform and ice experiment to comprehend water collection differences. Students...
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Water Supply

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders complete three activities. In this water supply lesson, 4th graders learn that water can exist in different forms and watch a demonstration of each form. Students explore the water cycle and make a water cycle using the...
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Electrical Conduction in Semiconductors

For Students Higher Ed
In this electronics worksheet, students explore the properties of semiconductors to complete 17 short answer and problem solving questions.
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"States of Matter"

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students investigate the different states of matter by experimenting in class.  In this matter lesson, students participate in a lab activity moving from one station to the next creating different formations of matter....
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Deep Lights

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate materials that emit light. In this deep ocean lesson, students compare and contrast materials that emit light under certain conditions and infer the light-producing process. They explain three ways this evidence is...
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Greenhouse Effect: Pop Bottle Experiment

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore global warming by conducting a weather experiment. In this greenhouse gas lesson, students define the greenhouse effect and the impact on our ozone layer. Students utilize a soda pop bottle, floodlight bulb, thermometers...
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Introduction to the Periodic Table of Elements

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explain how the elements are arranged in the periodic table. In this chemistry lesson plan, students determine the subatomic particles for certain elements. They research the physical and chemical properties of an element...
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Summer Science Lesson Plans

For Teachers 4th - 8th
You can use these lesson plans to incorporate some science into your summer.
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Earth's Layers Foldable Questions Sheet

For Students 7th - 10th
In this earth's layers activity, students answer questions about the main layers of the earth using the model they built in the activity. They write details about each layer and answer questions.
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Safety Procedures Lab

For Students 9th - 12th
In this safety procedures worksheet, high schoolers answer questions about eye safety, broken glass safety, lab area safety, chemical safety, fire safety and chemical disposal safety.
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Unit 4 - Periodic Table

For Students 6th - 10th
There are 17 multiple choice questions on this periodic table test. The focus is on properties of the elements by group and period. The exam is not formatted well, making it a little difficult to read. There is also a typographical...
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Activity #6 'Nothing' Matters: A Demonstration

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students observe the 'pouring' of a gas. They compare the masses (weights) and densities of two gases. Pupils define the following terms: matter, mass, and density. Students answer questions after watching the demonstration.
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Funny Putty

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Students study that colloids are mixtures which display the properties of more than one of these states.

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