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Solar S’Mores

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Learners cook with the power of the sun. In this solar energy lesson, students explore solar cooking as they apply scientific principles to cook s'mores.
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Ammonium Nitrate- Stoichiometry

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students quantify the relationship between moles and mass. They comprehend that ammonium nitrate is used as a fertilizer and an explosive. Students study the chemistry of ammonium nitrate and consider the advantages and disadvantages of...
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The Formation of Resources

For Students 9th - 12th
In this rock worksheet, students review the three types of rocks and their distinguishing characteristics. This worksheet has 10 matching and 10 short answer questions.
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Testing for Catalase Activity

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
For this catalase worksheet, students read about how enzymes work in cells. Then students conduct an experiment to test for catalase activity in potatoes. This worksheet has 1 graph and 6 short answer questions.
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Temperature and Enzymes

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students compare the times it takes the milk in each of two cups to curdle. They are told that an enzyme that is added to the milk, rennin, is involved in the natural curdling process of milk. Students are asked to consider what...
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Science: Generating Electricity

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the various methods of generating electricity and explain their commonalities. They determine what is the most common source of energy and what are the potential environmental health hazards due to electrical...
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Fuel Mystery Dis-Solved

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils describe how temperature and surface area exposure affect the rate at which fuel is consumed. They explain why engineers want to know about the properties of a fuel when designing rockets. They create a bar graph of result data.
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Chemistry and the Food System

For Students 9th - 12th
In this chemistry worksheet, students review how chemistry has helped grow and preserve different foods. This worksheet has 11 fill in the blank, 3 multiple choice, and 6 short answer questions.
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Plant Actions

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore plant life. In this biology lesson plan, students take part in 2 activities that require them to study photosynthesis and water transport in plants.
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Water and Ice

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars investigate how water changes state. For this water lesson, students observe, measure, and describe water as it changes state. This lesson includes extensions which can be accessed via the provided web links.
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Water and Ice

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars experiment with water and ice. In this states of matter lesson, students explore how water can change from a solid to a liquid and back again. They discuss and write about the results of the experiment in a science journal.
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Investigating and Using Biomass Gases

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the definitions of biomas gasification and generate their own biomass gas.  In this renewable energy lesson students collect gases and roast a marshmallow. 
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Elements and Compounds

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the chemical and physical properties of a variety of elements in a lab setting. They organize the data they collect onto a spreadsheet and then choose one element from the periodic table to research. They...
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DNA Sequencing Simulation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students simulate the Sanger method of DNA sequencing using color pop-beads as a representation of nucleotides and dideoxynucleotides. Students assemble DNA sequences and run their sequences through a "sequencing gel" and sketch what...
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Food Energy and Nutrients

For Students 10th - 11th
In this food energy and nutrients learning exercise, students fill in the blank and complete a chart with information about food energy and essential nutrients needed for the body. Using the Nelson text, students complete a chart about...
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Unit 2 - Section 2 - Fuels for Everything

For Students 6th
For this alternative energy worksheet, 6th graders read and study the varying types of fuel.  Students read examples and ways that alternative fuel can be used.
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Anger Management

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students discuss anger triggers and how they know they are getting angry. In this anger lesson plan, students discuss anger vocabulary and how to calm themselves down.
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Bridge to Terabithia

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students read Katherin Paterson's novel, Bridge to Terabithia and participate in a variety of enrichment activities. Lesson provides study questions for each chapter of the novel.
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Density Discoveries

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students participate in Density Discoveries, which is a hands-on learning opportunity for students to find the mass, volume, and density of solid matter.
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Igniting Chemistry in Fireworks

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students watch a video segment and read text about the color of fireworks. Students watch a video segment and do an interactive activity on the mechanics of a firework.
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Capturing Renewable Energy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students watch a video segment on the engineering design process, then design a storage system for renewable energy. Students brainstorm and research ways in which renewable energies such as solar and wind power can be stored.
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Igniting Chemistry in Fireworks

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students watch a video segment and read text about the color of fireworks. Students watch a video segment and do an interactive activity on the mechanics of a firework.
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Capturing Renewable Energy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students watch a video segment on the engineering design process, then design a storage system for renewable energy. Students brainstorm and research ways in which renewable energies such as solar and wind power can be stored.
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Capturing Renewable Energy

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students watch a video segment on the engineering design process, then design a storage system for renewable energy. Students brainstorm and research ways in which renewable energies such as solar and wind power can be stored.

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