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Glacial Groundwater

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students study glacial deposition and groundwater in Dutchess County, new York. They identify the permeability rates in different glacial deposits and relate this information to ground water capacity of sediments found in Dutchess...
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Land Use Change Introduction

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss the major changes that have taken place in the Hudson Valley over the past 400 years. They use aerial photos to describe major trends in Dutchess County. Students view a PowerPoint presentation. They work in small groups...
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How Much Water is in That River?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice measurement using the Hudson River. They calculate the discharge measurement at a location on the Hudson River using ingenuity and a topographic map.
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Organic Chemistry

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this organic chemistry worksheet, students solve 20 problems including isomer structure, functional groups, types of reactions and the polymers that make up the structures of organic molecules.
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DNA Blueprint for Life

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Did you know that meat tenderizers contain DNA cutting enzimes? Did you know that you can isolate your own DNA? Or the DNA of fruit? Explore with your learners the DNA world with a series of experiments using readily available materials...
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Evidence of Chemical Change

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this chemical change worksheet, students conduct 4 experiments set up around the room. They follow the instructions at each station for each experiment and list the physical properties and observe any changes at each station. Students...
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Molarity and Stoichiometry

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this molarity worksheet, students apply the definition of molarity to the given balanced equations. This worksheet has 4 problems to solve.
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Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students observe demonstrations of exothermic and endothermic reactions and determine the changes that take place in a chemical reaction. Students observe four demonstrations showing entropy, attraction of molecules due to polarity,...
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Human Genome Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the goals of the Human Genome Project. They research issues of the project such as scientific, potential and ethical implications of the project. In addition, they create a presentation to present their findings.
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Volcanic Clouds and the Atmosphere

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine how scientists monitor volcanoes.  In this volcano lesson students complete several activities including why we see things when using satellites.
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Code Makers - Electron Configuration, Aufbau Principle

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students write the electron configuration of elements using the Aufbau principle. In this chemistry activity, students build their own key that demonstrates the principle.
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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 instructional activity, students construct a bridge considering different bridge designs. At the end of the instructional activity, they play...
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Chemistry: Knowledge Quiz

For Students 7th - 8th
In this chemistry quiz worksheet, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions covering a variety of chemistry concepts.
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The Gift of Community

For Teachers K - 5th
Learners explore the diversity offered in communities. In this Teaching Tolerance instructional activity, students read The Gift and then interview people within their school community regarding the gifts they receive in their community.
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General Science Quiz

For Students 5th - 10th
In this science worksheet, students write short answers for questions on planets, oceans, elements, and more. Students complete 20 questions.
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Calorimetry

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this calorimetry worksheet, students determine the specific heat of an unknown liquid. Students calculate the change in enthalpy for given reactions. This worksheet has 20 problems to solve.
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Exploring the Physical and Chemical Properties of Polymers

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify the physical and chemical properties and explore the differences.  In physical and chemical property lesson students test polymers for the differences between the physical and chemical properties, record their...
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Infectious Disease Case Study Part I

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders work together to complete a simulation on infectious diseases. They determine which concepts affect a disease more. They complete discussion questions as well.
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VH1 100 Greatest Women of Rock & Roll Lesson 5

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners analyze female artists who work in the genres of rock and roll, and alternative rock music. They complete an information sheet on biographical information.
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EGG-cellent POLYMER PACKAGING DESIGN

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students investigate the concept of a polymer using an experimental design of protecting an egg in a bookbag. They test the properties of polymers and form an educated solution to the proposed problem. Then they describe the steps used...
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Stoichiometry

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Young scholars research chemical formulas and balance chemical equations.  In this chemical equations lesson students complete a class activity on chemical equations and answer questions.
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Getting the Minerals Out

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the tissues of the bone. They discuss bone composition and physiology. Students perform experiments to compare and contrast the decalcifying properties of several liquids.
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Invisible Ink - Demonstration

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students observe a demonstration that shows that the indicator, phenolphthalein, is a chemical that displays different colors depending on either the acidity or the basicity of the environment. They use the substance to reveal secret...
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Teach Engineering: Basically Acids

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars learn the basics of acid/base chemistry in a fun, interactive way by studying instances of acid/base chemistry found in popular films such as Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and National Treasure. Students learn...