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One Bad Apple Spoils the Bunch

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students complete a science experiment on apples to learn about bacteria and the spread of viruses. In this germ experiment lesson, students follow a 10 step procedure to complete a study on viruses in apples.
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Changing State

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars investigate the cooling and heating of water. In this online science experiment lesson, students work in groups to make predictions regarding freezing and boiling points and then test those predictions as they complete the...
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Nature: Planting Terrariums

For Teachers K - 6th
Students observe and experiment using a terrarium. In this scientific lesson plan, students build a nature terrarium. Students then observe their terrarium over a period of time to discover what makes the plants grow. A science...
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Comparing Seeds

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students explore the process of growing plants from seeds. In this hands-on science experiment, students observe different seeds (store bought vs. those directly from food items) and predict growing patterns.
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Casual Pattersn in Air Pressure Phenomena

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students experiment with a jar, plastic bag and a rubber band to perform a science experiment. Students study the photocopy of Thinking About Relational Causality. Students explore the concept of a pressure-related phenomenon that...
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Aurora Borealis

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students read background information about the Aurora Borealis and complete a science experiment based on the lights. In this Aurora Borealis lesson, students read information about the formation and background of the Aurora Borealis....
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The Greenhouse Effect in a Jar

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore climate change by participating in a physical science experiment. In this greenhouse effect lesson, students discuss the impact global warming has on our environment and how it works. Students utilize a glass jar,...
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Earth Day - Bursting Beans

For Teachers K - 6th
Students fill jars with dried beans and water, cover the jars, and wait to see what happens in this excellent Science experiment ideal for Earth Day (April 22nd). Emphasis is placed on discovering the reactions of seeds to water.
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Student Designed Investigations Part 2 – Testable Questions, Predictions, Materials and Procedures

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create their own investigations. In this science experiments lesson, students use the steps of the scientific method to design an investigation. Students share their findings on a poster.
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Science Trail

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the solar system by conducting Earth science experiments. In this Sun lesson, students identify the different seasons on Earth and discuss their purpose and cause. Students create a sundial and observe the changes to...
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Lab Equipment

For Students Pre-K - Higher Ed
In this science lab activity, students identify and locate vocabulary terms that can be found when doing a science experiment. There are 42 words located in the puzzle.
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Keep It Cool

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars complete a science experiment to study insulation, heat transfer, and permafrost. In this permafrost study lesson, students design and test a soda insulator. Young scholars graph their class data and discuss the results....
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The Magic School Bus Rocks and Rolls

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students participate in a science experiment to show them the power that water erosion has to sculpt stone. They explore how running water moves earth and creates new landforms.
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How We See Things

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils explain that when a beam of light is reflected from its surface, it changes direction. In this virtual science experiment lesson plan, students complete an activity that requires them to investigate how flat mirrors reflect light...
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DNA Extraction

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore biology by participating in a fun science experiment. In this DNA lesson, students discuss what DNA is and where it comes from. Students utilize two bananas, a blender and a microscope to view the DNA of a banana in class.
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Measuring Leverage on a Balance

For Students 6th - 8th
In this measuring leverage on a balance worksheet, students use this data sheet to record the mass and the distance for two objects on a balance as part of a science experiment.
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Hot Chocolate Testing

For Students 5th - 7th
For this set of science experiment worksheets, learners examine and record nutrition information from a number of labels off of hot chocolate mixes. They follow follow the directions to participate in a taste and dissolving ability tests...
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The Human Cheek Cell

For Students 7th
In this human cells worksheet, 7th graders complete a science experiment using human cheek cells. Students sketch the cells at high and lower power and label the cell nucleus, cytoplasm, and cell membrane.
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Floating Paper Clip

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this density activity, students conduct a science experiment. Following the given directions, students must work to get paper clips to float.
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Vegetable Olympic Swimming: Will it Float?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students inspect nutrition by conducting a science experiment in class. In this vegetable identification lesson, students examine a group of different veggies and predict whether they will sink or float in a tub of water. Students check...
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Measure the Earth's Circumference

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students explore geometry by conducting a science experiment. In this circumference measurement lesson plan, students review the Greek geographer Eratosthenes who first discovered the circumference of our planet. Students utilize...
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From Grapes to Raisins

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
How do you make raisins? Do a simple experiment with your class that prompts them to set a bunch of grapes in the sun for a few days, and see what they find!
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Four Things I Learned About...

For Students K - 4th
Thinking about what they have just learned with a short reflection worksheet. Kids note four things they have learned in small frames after writing the topic at the top of the page.
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Seed Germination

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore plants and the scientific method. In this plant growth lesson, students follow the steps in the scientific method to perform a seed germination experiment as a whole class. Students work in a group to create their own...

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