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The Rate of a Chemical Reaction
If your pupils think a catalyst is a list of their cats, then this might be the lesson plan for you! Young chemists study the effect of temperature, catalysts, concentration, and particle size on reaction rates during four different...
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Properties of Compounds and Chemical Formulas
Young chemists have unknown compounds they need to sort. Performing three different tests on each, the chemical behaviors they observe become the basis for data analysis.
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Discovering Different Types of Functions
Graph polynomials and identify the end behavior of each polynomial function. The class differentiates between linear, quadratic, and other polynomial equations.
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Investigating Torque
Torque--a teachable moment? Here's a lesson on torque (or moment) and variables that include size, reinforcement, structural bracing, and material that affect torque.
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Four-Question Strategy Practice #1
In this experimental design learning exercise, students answer four questions about an experiment done on shampoo. They answer questions about the independent and dependent variables and the materials and the hypothesis of the experiment.
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Measuring and Observing Weather Phenomena
In this weather worksheet, students take the temperature and record data over a period of time of 1 month. Students then make a spreadsheet of their data and include variables that contribute to the weather.
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Freshman Project-Part Two-Experimental Design
In this experimental design worksheet, students identify the title, hypothesis, independent and dependent variables , the constants and the control for their experiment. They use a scoring guide to asses their progress.
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Welcome To Program A Simple Program in C
Students are introduced to the language in C programming. In groups, they determine the correct function to be used and practice running the program to achieve the desired results. They end the lesson plan by programming more difficult...
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Batteries in Series
Eighth graders examine batteries in a series circuit and the associated voltage. They determine, through inquiry and problem solving, that the total voltage of batteries in a series is the sum of the voltage of each battery. They design...
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Iron Oxide Lab: Incorporating Math and Science
Students conduct an experiment in small groups, draw conclusions about the amount heat of a compound achieves and practice their data analysis skills.
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Using Chromatography to Identify Unknowns
High schoolers are introduced to the concept of chromatography. They practice using new vocabular and observing experiments. They answer discussion questions to end the instructional activity.
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Weather Experiment Plan
In this weather experiment worksheet, students design an experiment that allow them to experiment a phenomenon of weather. Students identify the independent and dependent variable for their experiment. Students list the procedures as...
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Induction: Inquiry in Action
Students investigate the factors that affect the induced current in a loop of wire. They discuss Faraday's Law and Lenz's Law. Students identify the different variables that affect the magnetic flux and calculate the magnetic flux...
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Succession and Experimental Process
Students describe the roles of controlled, manipulated and responding variables in scientific research. They also identify biotic and abiotic interactions affecting the makeup of a plant community.
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Variables That Can Affect Making Schedule
Learners study the variables that affect transportation of shipments and the factors that affect deterioration of a perishable product. In this transportation activity students discuss the pros and cons of team driving.
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Adding Creativity to Science Inquiry
Young scholars investigate friction by manipulating some of the variables affecting it. In this inquiry activity, students design their own experiment. They create a video about it and share it to class.
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Batteries in Series: Voltage and Light Intensity
Students participate in a hands-on activity to explore the relationship between the number of batteries in a series circuit and its voltage. Students identify the relationship between two variables and plot points on a graph.
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A Self Directed Inquiry into the Identification of Unknowns
Students gain experience in designing an experiment and use logic in selecting specific tests for unknowns. Students recognize the use of spreadsheets in helping one to make clear comparisons.
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Geology in the News
Young scholars discover the underlying scientific principles in common, daily events.
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Am I Neutral? pH Properties in Soil
Students participate in a science lab to determine the pH of three different soil samples. Students conduct an experiment by creating a question, a hypothesis and then an investigation of soil samples. Then they compare colors apprearing...
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THE ROLE OF A CONTROL IN THE EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN
Students study the role of controls. They discuss variables and list conditions, that if not kept the same for both flasks, could effect the outcome of the experiment. They come up with most of the following: Amount and temperature of...
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Enzymes in Action: An Inquiry Approach to the Effects of Enzymes
Pupils experiment with enzymes as key components of chemical reactions in all living things through this series of lessons.
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Causal Patterns in Air Pressure Phenomena
Students examine why air pressure is hard to notice. They observe the height of a liquid in a tube over time and lift a table with balloons.
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How do Ohm's Law and Constraint-Based Reasoning Help in Thinking About Circuits?
Students investigate Ohm's Law. Through experimentation, students observe Ohm's law. Using the voltage and resistance, students calculate with Ohm's law. Students collaborate in other activities to apply Ohm's Law to series and...