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The Importance of Making Labs a Priority
The benefits of inquiry-based exploration can be attained in any classroom.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Reflections of Light
Why can we see our reflection in a window but not a brick wall? Young physicists learn the Law of Reflection and various light properties that help them answer this and other questions about reflection. Use the PowerPoint to introduce...
Curated OER
Identification of Gram Negative Bacilli
In this biology worksheet, learners review the procedures used to complete the lab activity and then examine the purpose and add the information while answering the questions.
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Bug's Eye View
Investigate the life of bugs and how they interact with the environment in this integrated science and language arts lesson. Young scientists construct mini environments in cages in order to make observations. This data forms the basis...
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Investigate Science Using Crayfish
Young scientists discover the importance of scientific investigation by observing live crayfish. They carefully observe the patterns of crayfish in different environments. Then they discuss their conclusions and define what all living...
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Plastic Bag Pond
Young scholars investigate the pond water from a local water source. They collect the pond water from the bottom or near vegetation in order to obtain the best sample possible. Then they use microscopes in class in order to examine the...
Texas Instruments
Measuring Air Pressure Lab
Your class can investigate the weather through an experiment. In this chemistry lesson, learners collect data on air pressure and relate it to the weather. They collect data with the TI containing a barometer probe.
Curated OER
Resource Sharing Between Chemistry Labs
Students assume the role of community college instructors researching the feasibility of resource (chemicals, supplies, equipment) sharing between community colleges. They explore safety issues pertaining to chemical transport, storage,...
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Oil Spill in a Test Tube
Students develop a test tube model of an oil spill in order to experiment with conditions needed for bioremediation. They apply the principals of experimental design by analyzing a research article on the EXXON Valdez bioremediation...
Curated OER
Tornado in a Bottle
Best as an introductory lab, this "tornado in a bottle" experiment has learners trying out various methods of getting water in a bottle to create a "tornado." Using a simplified scientific method, they create a hypothesis before...
Curated OER
Pick's Theorem
Pupils investigate Pick's theorem by completing a lab. In this geometry instructional activity, students construct polygons using cabri software. They calculate the area of polygons and identify the vertices of each shape.
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The Earth's Energy Budget
Students study the Earth's energy budget. In this investigative lesson students observe a lab that shows all aspects of heat transfer and light processes.
Curated OER
Introduction to Minerals
Students discuss rocks and other earth materials made up of minerals. They identify minerals by means of their more obvious physical properties such as hardness, luster, color, streak, cleavage and fracture. They arrange a given set of...
Curated OER
Casserole Lab
Students participate in a lecture and lab explaining the qualities of a casserole, identifying the different kinds, the function of the ingredients and foods used in the preparation of the casserole.
Curated OER
Porosity
Pupils investigate the concept of an aquifer and use a 2 liter bottle and other materials to conduct a simple lab experiment or demonstration. They calculate the volume of water that can be stored in the aquifer. The lab is used to prove...
Curated OER
Which Wrap Is Wrapped Right?
Students investigate the integrity and strength of different types of food wraps. They test the wraps and create a graphic organizer for the data. Once it is organized then a lab report can be written. The lesson contains background...
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Ground Beef Lab - Open-Faced Tacos
Students will use ingredients and read a recipe to create open faced tacos. The emphasis of the lesson is the kind of preparation that is needed to cook ground beef correctly to avoid diseases associated with improper preparation...
MadSci Network
The Mad Scientist Network: Chemistry
The question: "What makes something sublimate?" is discussed and explained. Project ideas pertaining to sublimation are suggested.
Other
Critical Analysis: The Garden of Jorge Luis Borges
A very comprehensive site that includes a biographical sketch, several texts of Borges'poems, short stories and essays and, critical essays on his works.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Equipment for Biology
Given investigation scenarios, students will determine the equipment that best fits the procedure.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Material Safety Data Sheets
Given a laboratory scenario, MSDS, or hazard symbol, students will demonstrate an understanding of safe practices concerning specific hazards of chemical substances as summarized on MSDS information.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Scientific Methods Equipment for Chemistry
Given laboratory investigation scenarios, students will determine the equipment that best fits the procedure.
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Investigating Direct & Inverse Variation Telescope Act.
A lesson plan to investigate direct and inverse variation through a telescope activity. Good graphical illustrations provided.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Crystal Painting
From the Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE) program. A lesson plan in which students explore the nature and structure of a variety of naturally occurring crystals, such as quartz, fluorite, citrine,...