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Construction and Use of an Accelerometer
Eighth graders, in groups, study acceleration and build an accelerometer.
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How Big Is Your Heart?
Pupils complete a performance about the heart. In this heart lesson plan, students learn about the heart functions and then perform them.
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THe Decomposition of Water
Students collaborate in an experiment where they decompose water into simpler substances through the process of electrolysis. They collect, measure, and observe data and then place the data into a table. Accomodations for students with...
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Storm Busters
Learners investigate hurricanes and invent a way to diffuse or redirect a hurricane before it becomes destructive in this technology-based science project. Cooperative learning groups are emphasized.
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Calorimetry
Students construct a calorimeter. In this calorimetry lesson, students solve problems associated with calorimetry by constructing a calorimeter with a pop can.
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The Perils of Drinking Water
Students determine the presence of drugs in water. In this chemistry activity, students experiment on water samples using thin layer and column chromatography. They determine the concentration of drugs present using graphical analysis.
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The Bohr-Rutherford Model of the Atom
In this atom model activity, students explore how scientists developed the Bohr-Rutherford atom model. Students complete 15 fill in the blank statements.
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Potato Launcher Energy Lab
Learners investigate conservation laws using a potato launcher. In this physics lesson, students measure angles, time and distance of the potato. They discuss applications of experiments like this.