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Reaction Kinetics and Rate Laws

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this reaction kinetics worksheet, students draw a graph of energy vs. reaction progress and determine the factors which change the speed of a reaction. Students learn about rate laws. This worksheet has 1 graph, 15 fill in the blanks,...
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AP Chemistry-Chemical Kinetics

For Students 10th - 12th
In this kinetics activity, students find rate laws of reactions, they determine rate constants, they find rate-determining steps of reactions, they find half-life's of reactions and they determine the overall order of reactions.
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Weathering Lab

For Students 8th - 10th
In this weathering worksheet, students use limestone chips and acidic solutions of pH 2 and 7 to determine if acidic solutions contribute to the weathering of rocks. Students determine which pH weathered the rocks the most.
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Endothermic and Exothermic Lab

For Students 9th - 12th
In this endothermic and exothermic reactions worksheet, high schoolers experiment with water and a salt of choice to determine if heat is absorbed or released in the reaction. Students take the temperature of their solution over a 2...
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Scientific Method- "The Big Ahah"

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students experiment with water, dropper and a coin to study the scientific method. In this scientific method lesson plan, students are in groups, each with a coin, water and a dropper. They investigate how many drops of water can fit on...
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The Tests of Fluids for Excess Glucose, Amino Acids and Salicyclic Acid

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students test fluids for amino acids, glucose and salicyclic acid. For this chemistry indicators lesson plan, students use chromatography paper, Benedicts solution and iron chloride to test solutions for amino acids, glucose, and...
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Unit 5 Probability Activities

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Wow! Here is a 14-page package of activities to use when your math class is studying probability. There are a myriad of pertinent experiments for learners to try, such as rolling a self-constructed multi-faced three-dimensional...
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Paper Airplane Science

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders recognize the need to follow the scientific method carefully and be aware of variables in experiments.  In this airplane lesson, 5th graders design and test an airplane, and complete a data sheet. Students retest five...
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Water Cycle

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the water cycle. In this water cycle lesson, students examine water as a resource as they create a water cycle poster and create a water cycle model. Water cycle game instructions are included as well.
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Wow Waves (Waves on the Fly)

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students formulate hypotheses on wave behavior and test them. In this physics lesson, students compare and contrast transverse and compression waves. They determine the wavelength of transverse waves.
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The Role of Amyloid in Alzheimer's Disease

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore amyloid proteins through a series of experiments. In this biology lesson, students explain the causes of Alzheimer's disease. They identify common symptoms related to this condition.
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It's Just a Barn

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Investigate Pennsylvania Barns. Have your class consider the elements common to Pennsylvanian barns and why they are significant to the food production process. They write summaries of Frederick Watts and his impact on agriculture.
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AP Biology Lab Review

For Teachers 9th - 12th
A seventy-two slide PowerPoint that reviews several lab explorations done in an AP Biology course. For each lab there is a description, concepts, and conclusions. Many pictures and graphics make this visually appealing, but it would not...
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Kinetics Homework Problem Set

For Students 10th - 11th
In this chemistry worksheet, students determine the reaction rate as specified for each in seconds. Then they determine the activation energy for the reaction and preexponential factor as stated. Students also determine the concentration...
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Big Fat, Juicy Worms

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners collect and study information about worms. They discover how an earthworm helps process and loosen the soil. They write in their journals as well.
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The Probability Project

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students work together to complete a project on probability. In groups, they solve probability equations based on the formula and scenerio given to them in a PowerPoint presentation. To end the lesson, they take a quiz on each problem...
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Check Out Lights and Shields with Beads

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore Ultraviolet detecting beads and conduct several investigations with them.  In this investigative activity students participate in an experiment to see the harmful effects of UV light and discuss their findings. 
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Cookie Caper

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students determine the best chocolate chip cookie. In this comparison investigation, students create a quantitative scientific study to determine the best chocolate chip cookie using the steps of the scientific method.
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What Can You Make of It?

For Teachers K - 3rd
Young scholars investigate the various uses of a paper cup. For this scientific inquiry lesson, students investigate various ways to use a paper cup by identifying its characteristics. Young scholars sketch their discovery.
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Design Project: Voltmeter

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this physics instructional activity, students design and build a multi-range voltmeter. They answer 3 short answer problems about the device.
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Volcanoes

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students make a volcano out of a soda bottle, flower, salt, oil, and more. In this volcanoes lesson plan, students also read about volcanoes.
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Leaf Pack Study

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students conduct an experiment using leaf packs.  In this leaf lesson plan students complete an activity in groups and complete a handout. 
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Where Does the Water Go?

For Teachers K - 8th
Students examine how water travels in and out of houses through pipes. They discover how water is treated and discuss the importance of the treatment centers. They participate in an experiment with different size piping and water.
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TE Activity: How Fast Can a Carrot Rot?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students experiment to define which environmental factors favor decomposition by soil microbes. They decompose carrots in dirt, weigh the carrots periodically to determine how long it takes. They look at how engineers use this type of...