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M&M Science and Math

6th - 12th
A series of math and science activities feature M&M's® as manipulatives to help kids work through equations. The resource includes exercises on finding averages, percent of compositions, moles in chemical reactions, genotypes and...
Activity
Royal Society of Chemistry

A Giant Silver Mirror Experiment

6th - 12th
Mirror, mirror, on the wall ... who's the best chemistry teacher of them all? You'll get the vote for certain after your class completes the Silver Mirror experiment! Partnered pupils use Tollen's reagent and glucose to silverplate a...
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National Science Teachers Association

Paper Car Crash Design

9th - 12th
High school physical scientists collide with motion. They work in pairs to design a paper car that will protect a raw egg during a head-on collision. Measurements of distance traveled, time of run, vehicle specs, and photo gate flags are...
Lesson Plan
Carnegie Mellon University

Introduction to Climate

6th - 12th
Begin a full lesson on climate change by demonstrating how carbon dioxide gas contributes to increased temperatures. Be aware that pressure inside the antacid-containing bottle in Activity 2 may cause the lid to fly off; keep viewers at...
Activity
Royal Society of Chemistry

A Cartesian Diver—Classic Chemistry Experiments

6th - 10th Standards
Sometimes the simplest experiments leave the biggest impression! Introduce young chemists to the Cartesian Diver by having them make one of their own. Use the Diver to further their study of liquids and gases, as well as compression.
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Other

Science Spot: Identifying Unsafe Lab Practices [Pdf]

9th - 10th
Students will read a story about the way in which a lab is conducted. They are asked to identify unsafe lab techniques mentioned in the story.