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Scientific Inquiry: Periodic Motion
Students construct their own pendulum. In this physics instructional activity, students design an experiment to find the factors affecting its period. They formulate a conclusion based on experimental data.
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Investigation of Hooke's Law Lab
Learners determine the spring constant by conducting an investigation. In this physics instructional activity, students collect data and create a graph of force vs. displacement. They compare the results of two different methods to find...
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Ballistic Pendulum Lab
Students determine the muzzle velocity of projectile launcher. In this physics lesson plan, students compare the pendulum method and kinematic method in calculating the initial velocity. They analyze data and discuss results in class.
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Weather Forecasting Basics
Eighth graders analyze weather diagrams and weather maps. In this earth science lesson, 8th graders explain why it is important to know the weather. They complete a handout at the end of the lesson.
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Robot Movement Lab
Students program a robot that can perform certain methods. In this robotics instructional activity, students discuss the pros and cons of each method. They present their finished project in class.
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Physical Pendulum Lab
Students calculate the moment of inertia of a disc. In this physics instructional activity, students differentiate the two methods used in finding the inertia. They construct their own pendulum for the lab.
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Robot Turning Lab
Learners design a robot that can turn 90 degrees. In this robotics lesson, students explain the applications of their invention. They present their design in class.
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Sensor Challenge
Learners develop a pseudo code flowchart for their robotic program. In this physics instructional activity, students construct a robot that can navigate through certain obstacles. They test their robot and present them to class.
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Ecology: Symbiosis
Eighth graders identify various types of symbiotic relationships. In this ecology lesson, 8th graders predict whether certain organisms can form symbiosis with other organisms. They discuss and defend their reasoning.
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Robot Olympics
Young scholars design a robot based on given requirements. In this technology lesson, student test whether their robots can perform certain tasks. They present and discuss their program design.
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Ecology: Effects of Land Use on Natural Streams
Eighth graders examine how humans affect various ecosystems. In this ecology lesson, 8th graders discuss different ways that contaminants enter the stream. They explain the consequences of eutrophication in lakes.
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Who Wants to be a Cellular Biologist?
Eighth graders review concepts in cellular biology. In this biology lesson, 8th graders play an interactive game based on the idea of winning money. They discuss misconceptions about the topic.
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Ecology: Adaptations
Eighth graders identify different types of adaptation in organisms. In this biology instructional activity, 8th graders explain how adaptation help organisms survive. They complete a worksheet at the end of the instructional activity.