Unit Plan
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.
Unit Plan
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.
Activity
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...
Unit Plan
Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Research Methods: Experimentation in Scientific Research

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

Ck 12: Earth Science: Observations and Experiments

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Using observations and scientific experiments to test hypotheses.
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.] Covers the scientific experimental design.
Unit Plan
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.
Activity
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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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.
eBook
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Storing Strings in Variables

For Students 9th - 10th
When we're making a program, we often want to store sequences of letters. In programming lingo, we call each letter a character and we call the sequence a string.
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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.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Scientific Method

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describe how the Renaissance period in history changed the approach to science. Identify the steps of the scientific method. Differentiate between the independent...
Handout
American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Celestial Globe Model

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Users have the opportunity to adjust several variables in this simulation demonstrating the Ancient Greek's Two Sphere Universe theory.
Interactive
American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Simultaneity Spacetime Diagram

For Students 9th - 10th
Manipulate variables in order to observe the effects of relative motion on events such as an explosion and the time at which its light signal reaches a destination.
Lesson Plan
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.
Activity
Bryn Mawr College

Serendip: Alcoholic Fermentation in Yeast

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A text summary of what students learn in the Alcoholic Fermentation in Yeast lab, along with links to download Student Handouts and Teacher Preparation Notes in PDF or Word formats. Aerobic cellular respiration and alcoholic fermentation...
Activity
United Nations

Unesco: Algebra Review (In Arabic)

For Students 6th - 9th
This page, part of a larger UNESCO site on math and science education, has 15 basic, open- and multiple-choice algebra questions, with the correct answer immediately following the question. Entirely in Arabic.
Interactive
American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Twin Paradox Program

For Students 9th - 10th
This model permits manipulation of variables in order to observe the effects of time dilation on twin objects, one moving and one not, as shown in a spacetime diagram.
Website
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.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Scientific Experiments

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Experiments, experimental variables and experimental controls.
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Causation

For Students 9th - 10th
In this comprehensive interactive tutorial you will learn about cause and effect in disease occurrence.
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.
eBook
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Storing Data in Variables

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