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Invisible Paint
Learners explore acids and bases. In this acid or base science lesson, students test different items to see if they are a base or a acid. Learners then perform an experiment using paint and juice and baking soda.
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An Uplifting Experience
Fifth graders research and complete a graphic organizer about the principles of flight. In this aviation lesson, 5th graders experiment to understand the work of Daniel Bernouli and his discoveries about air pressure. Students create...
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Dr. Seuss Science
Young scholars read Bartholomew and the OObleck by Dr. Seuss and experiment with solids and liquids. In this science and reading activity, students observe and discuss the properties of liquids and solids. Young scholars make...
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Sucker Science Lesson
Fourth graders follow the scientific lesson to investigate flavor. In this scientific method lesson, 4th graders conduct a flavor test with mislabeled Tootsie Pops. Students record their experiment.
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Turbidity Experiment
Students experiment with turbidity in water. In this turbidity lesson, students get a glass of water and shine a light through it to see how the light reflects. They slowly add dirt and shine the light to show how the dirt affects it...
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Potato Experiment
Spur a discussion of germs using this lesson. Learners conduct an experiment with potatoes to determine how germs are transmitted. They then discuss ways to prevent the spread of germs. The emphasis is on hand washing.
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Science Simulation: BBC Science Simulations 3
Students perform experiments on a Promethean Board and will identify and use stages of the inquiry process. Students will be in instructed in the use of a Promethean board, will practice and eventually perform experiment on their own.
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The Way Science Works
In this science experiments and measurements instructional activity, students answer 6 questions about experimenting, SI units, and conversions. They convert 6 measurements from one metric unit to another.
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Experiment: Rainbow Shadows
In this science experiment with light activity, students explore what shadows can be created with the use of different colored bulbs and flashlights.
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Science and Careers
Students investigate how knowledge of science influences people in their daily lives, specifically in their careers. Students conduct interviews with an individual in a science or technology career as part of their research on the impact...
National Library of Medicine
Your Environment, Your Health: Air Quality
Some scientists argue that air pollution now causes more deaths than smoking. The second unit in a six-part series focuses on air quality. Scholars learn what's in the air, how clean the air around their school is, and what they can do...
American Chemical Society
Preparation and Combustion of Biodiesel
The United States is the world's largest producer of biofuel. During an in-class investigation, young scientists produce their own biodiesel. They burn a sample of it to determine the heat of combustion. Then they discuss the...
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Hydrophobic Surfaces—Deposition and Analysis
Couches, carpets, and even computer keyboards now advertise they are spill-resistant, but what does that mean? Scholars use physical and chemical methods to coat surfaces with thin films to test their hydrophobic properties. Then they...
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Earthquake Experiments
Students discuss the effects of earthquakes. In this earth science activity, students create earthquake models and earthquake-proof buildings. They construct their own seismograph.
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Nature of Science and Measurement Review
For this nature of science and measurement worksheet, students answer 30 questions about experimental design, pure science vs. applied science, density, metric conversions and dimensional analysis.
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Designing an Experiment
For this science worksheet, students concentrate on attaining new knowledge of the science standard using the creative medium of games and puzzles.
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Paper Airplane Science
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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The Nature of Science
For this nature of science worksheet, students identify four statements as "pure" or "applied" science and they read a short story about an experiment performed by a boy. They identify various components of the experiment...
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Compact Fluorescent Lamp Experiments
Learners conduct a series of experiment on incandescent and fluorescent bulbs. In this physics lesson, students explain how they operate. They compare the efficiency and power rating of both bulbs.
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Conceptualizing an Experiment
Learners work together to design an experiment. They discover the origin of a family artifact. They analyze the data and discuss the results. They determine if the experiment is the best way to find out this type of information.
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An Uplifting Experience
Fifth graders conduct flight experiments. In this uplifting experience lesson plan, 5th graders build an airfoil and place in a variety of conditions to observe the results of lift and force in flight, as well as angle of attack....
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Popcorn Science: Pop Goes the Kernel!
Students conduct various experiments to determine why popcorn pops. They design tests to determine the effect of water in the kernels on its popping. Once the experiments are completed, they write summaries of them proving or...
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Pendulum Lab in 9th Grade Physical Science
Ninth graders conduct experiments to determine what affects the rate of a pendulum's swing. Working in small groups, they identify an independent variable to study and create an experiment to test their hypothesis. When tests are...
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Matter: Solids Liquids and Gases
Students participate in a science experiment to understand that matter takes up space. In this matter lesson, students experiment with solids, liquids and gases to recognize that matter is everywhere. Students make observations and...
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