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Earth
Students study the earth in relation to the solar system. In this planetary lesson students complete several investigations into the measurement of the earth and its magnetic field.
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Sun
Students study how the sun is at the center of the solar system. In this solar lesson students measure the altitude of the sun and its size.
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Are Polymers Photodegradable?
Learners study the term photodegradability and how it applies to the 6-pack loop ring. In this materials lesson students test photodegradability of the 6-pack plastic ring.
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Hold Off on the Headphones
Learners explore hearing loss caused by sound waves. In this physical science lesson plan, students will start by learning about waves and wave characteristics and move into sound waves. Learners will study how sound effects their...
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Perpetual Flow Activity
Set up a demonstration of how gravity can drive the perpetual flow of water during your hydro power unit. Science learners work in teams to make observations and formulate questions about how it works. They compare the model to what they...
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Fish Parasite Survey
Students survey and dissect as many fish as possible. They count nematodes, cestodes and crustaceans on the fish, fill out autopsy reports, and transfer data to a chalkboard data table. Students graph the results of the entire class...
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Dating Popcorn
Students simulate the dating process with popcorn. In this geology lesson, students discuss how geologist find the age of rocks by gauging the amount of decay of radioactive elements. They have 6 bags of popcorn and each group microwaves...
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Mystery Mollusc
High schoolers investigate the different regions of our oceans by researching the Internet. In this oceanography lesson, students discover the different jobs related to ocean research and examine their roles by reading related...
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Radiation
Students distinguish between natural and man-made radiation. They measure radiation using a Geiger counter and investigate footprints of radiation.
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Chromosomes
Students study chromosomes and how molecular half life affects them. For this chromosome lesson students complete several lab activities on calculating half life, and cracking alkanes.
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Science NetLinks: Fossils and Geologic Time
Students investigate the development of the geologic time scale. Also, to introduce them to the major time periods in earth's history, as well as to the role fossils play in helping us understand this history.
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Can You Find a Solution?
Learners explore the topic of public conservation. In this Florida panthers lesson, students read a scenario about the endangered panther and collaborate to plan a way to protect the panther population. Learners also participate in a...
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What to do with Malus-domestica, Cultivated Apples?
Students take on the roles of apple farmers. In this Arizona agriculture lesson, students explore the concepts of supply and demand as they role play apple farmers who create marketing campaigns when supply outweighs demand.
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Using an Observation Log to enhance studies in biology
Young scholars choose a subject or setting that be suitable for them to observe for the entire school year. They are encouraged to pick a site that they have ready access to and that they believe be interested in.
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A Reef of Your Own
Students research and study the life and reproductive strategies of reef building corals. They examine how coral reefs can produce high levels of biological material when they are surviving in areas of low nutrition.
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Science NetLinks: Burrowing Owls
Learners investigate the example of the burrowing owl to illustrate how human activities can control the fate of species. The research is focused on the ecosystem and examining the different species within it.
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Science NetLinks: Changing World 1: Endocrine Disruptors
High schoolers investigate how environmental surprises and endocrine disruptors influence perceptions of benefits and costs. The decisions of science are under these type of influences and must be thought out with a definite method.
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Cell physiology and chemistry
Students design an experiment to discriminate between chemical diffusion, osmosis, facilitated diffusion and active transport through a membrane. Be specific about predictions and interpretations!
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DNA and RNA Structure and Transcription
Students compare and contrast the structure of RNA and DNA.They summarize the process of transcription and translation. The lesson uses an inquiry model and the use of codes in DNA.
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Walking for Water Mini-Unit
Students participate in an activity that requires them to consider the availability of water. For this "walking for water" lesson, students read "Women Bear the Weight of Water," and respond to discuss questions regarding the article....
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You're As Old As Ice!
Students study glaciers and their terminology. In this investigative lesson students get into groups and watch the life cycle of a glacier on a web site then answer questions. They will then use play dough to show how glaciers move...
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Dive In
Learners study how buoyancy, pressure, and light can effect the work of underwater scientists. In this marine science lesson students complete a lab that allows them to better understand how pressure varies with altitude and depth.
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Oral Scripting on Aging
Students examine how to broaden the point of view of students when thinking about older people and their abilities. In this aging activity students complete several activities.
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Temperature and the Tomato
You will need a photovoltaic system and monitor at your school in order to obtain all of the data required to thoroughly implement this lesson. Your class monitors daily temperature and insolation amounts over a two week span of time....
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