Lesson Plan
University of Hawai'i

The Hawai`i Space Grant Consortium: Viscosity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed overview of viscosity, focusing on why viscosity is so important to learn and understand. Content includes the formula for determining the viscosity of a liquid, as well as a break-down of the viscosities of...
Handout
Ohio State University

Ohio State University: Cell Membranes

For Students 9th - 10th
Diagrams and animations help you understand the basics of cell membrane structure and function.
Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Laminar Flow

For Students 9th - 10th
Laminar flow is explained at a basic level here at Exploratorium.com. Examples of things that use laminar flow are given. Links to related sites.
Handout
Other

Mindspring: Another Ear Infection?

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the location and function of the eustachian tube, which is a key factor in middle ear infections. Includes a diagram of the ear.
Article
Other

Chemical Engineers Resource Page: Forms of Corrosion

For Students 9th - 10th
A Chemical Engineers Resource provides this site devoted to chemical engineers. Very thorough. The page you come to, Forms of Corrosion, is very thorough, and has some really useful pictures. Other parts of the site may be helpful,...
Website
NASA

Nasa: Pascal's Principle and Hydraulics

For Students 9th - 10th
Pascals Principle is explained, illustrated, and related to hydraulics. Learning exercises are given and answered at this NASA site.
Article
Other

Babycenter: Pregnancy Complications

For Students 9th - 10th
Articles on conditions and complications that can affect pregnancy. Also includes one video, several bulletin boards, and polls.
Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Water Spinner

For Students 9th - 10th
A student demonstration which illustrates that rotating water has a curved surface called a parabola.
Activity
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Making Ferrofluid

For Students 3rd - 5th
An interesting activity where students make a ferrofluid (a liquid with magnetic particles floating in it) and explore how it responds to a magnetic field. Well illustrated.
Unit Plan
Curated OER

Kids Health: Urinary System

For Students 3rd - 8th
If you've ever wondered where urine comes from, this movie and activity guide has the answer! [5:14]
Handout
Curated OER

Kids Health: Spinal Tap (Lumbar Puncture)

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides information and discussion about the spinal tap, also known as the lumbar puncture. Gives information about what it is, why it's done, and how one might prepare for it.
Graphic
American Chemical Society

Middle School Chemistry: Surface Tension

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the chemical properties involved in surface tension.
Article
Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Evangelista Torricelli

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life and work of the father of hydrodynamics and inventor of the barometer.
Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Knee Injuries

For Students 9th - 10th
If you're involved in sports and your knee becomes injured, chances are you'll have to sit out. Learn more on this site about the types of knee injuries, what doctors do to fix the injury, and how they can be prevented. Links to similar...
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Too Much Pressure!

For Teachers 5th - 8th
In this activity, students learn how engineers design faucets. Students will learn about water pressure by building a simple system to model faucets and test the relationship between pressure, area and force. This is a great outdoor...
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Fascinating Friction!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this activity, students use wood, wax paper and oil to investigate the importance of lubrication between materials and to understand the concept of friction. Using wax paper and oil placed between pieces of wood, the function of...

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