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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Let's Go Fly a Kite!

For Students 3rd - 8th
By making a simple sled kite from the template provided and using the suggestions in the Science Buddies project, you can experiment with variables that test different aspects of flight. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up...
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Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Linear Equations in Science: Relationships With Two Variables

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An introduction to the history of linear equations and how they relate to science.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Which Team Batting Statistic Predicts Run Production Best?

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's a sports science project that shows you how to use correlation analysis to choose the best batting statistic for predicting run-scoring ability. You'll learn how to use a spreadsheet to measure correlations between two variables.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Planting Size vs. Depth

For Students 6th - 8th
Plants have evolved many clever mechanisms to ensure that their seeds will wait for appropriate conditions before sprouting. Some may only germinate after a fire, others only after going through a cold spell. This project explores one...
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Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Exponential Equations in Science: Constant E, Limits to Growth

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to exponential equations that describe growth and decay over time. Variables and constants in the equation are explained.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Scientific Method Variables/hypothesis

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Find out what variables are in a scientific investigation and what the difference is between an independent, dependent, and controlled variable. Look at samples of different types of variables and find out what makes a good variable.
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PBS

Pbs: Cooking With Bill Nye: Dependent and Independent Variables

For Students 6th - 8th
Making dinner become a math challenge and science experiment with Bill Nye. This interactive exercise focuses on using what you know about dependent and independent variables to make a prediction about whether boiling water with the lid...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Math You Need: Rearranging Equations to Solve for a Given Variable

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This tutorial guides students through the steps in rearranging science formulas to solve for different variables. Includes practice exercises based on a variety of formulas.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Measure Photosynthesis With Floating Leaves

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this activity, you will be able to observe the oxygen production in leaves by doing a floating leaf disk experiment. You can also find out how quickly plants produce oxygen, and what variables affect photosynthesis.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Science Experiments

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers the scientific experimental design.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Storing Data in Variables

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice variable assignment in the AP CSP pseudocode, in this set of free practice questions designed for AP Computer Science Principles students.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Storing Strings in Variables

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice storing strings in computer programs, in this set of free practice questions designed for AP Computer Science Principles students.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Biology: Methods of Science: Self Check Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Take this self-checking, five question practice quiz over various methods of science.
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Science of Everyday Life: Cushion It! [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the best way to cushion wrap a sugar cube to protect it from a collision in this lesson plan. During their investigation, students learn about collisions and variables that affect collisions.
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California Institute of Technology

Spitzer Science Center: Luminous Blue Variable

For Students 9th - 10th
In examining the "Luminous Blue Variable" this site seeks to determine if the blue variable is "Destined To Be a Supernova." An image (or chart) is provided along with a brief description of the details of the picture.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Earthquake Damage

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Variables that affect how much damage is caused by an earthquake.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Earthquake Damage

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Variables that affect how much damage is caused by an earthquake.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Influences on Weathering

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Variables that affect the rate of weathering.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Influences on Weathering

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Variables that affect the rate of weathering.
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Michigan Reach Out

Michigan Reach Out!: Drums (Sounds Like Science)

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site is provided for by Michigan Reach Out. Students experiment with the variables of force, pitch and volume after making a drum.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Science Investigation Sheet

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart gives a guideline for planning and conducting science experiments. It gives an organized approach to planning, obtaining evidence, presenting and evaluating the results.
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Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Research Methods: Experimentation in Scientific Research

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of scientific research using variables and controls.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Science Experiments

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduction to scientific experiments.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Storing Data in Variables

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how computer programs instruct computers how to process data.

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