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Factors Affecting Plant Growth

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine the physical and chemical factors that affect plant growth. In this biology lesson, students explain the role of hormones in plants. They investigate how competition with other plants affect their growth.
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Stomata

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore what the stoma does for a plant.  In this botany lesson students complete a stomatal peel experiment and measure its densities.
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Stratification

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners study the process of stratification and seed dormancy.  In this germination instructional activity students prepare a medium in which to grow  seeds.
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Sequence Alignment

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the uses of sequence alignment.  In this DNA activity students complete several experiments on sequencing and algorithms. 
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Amylase

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine what amylase is and its history.  For this digestive lesson students study the effect amylase has on starch and how temperature affects the rate of activity.
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Antigens

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine antigens including ones found in humans.  In this immune lesson students complete several experiments in relation to antigens and antibodies.
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Chromosomes

For Teachers K - 12th
Students explore genetics, chromosomes and DNA.  In this genetics lesson students design a chromosome and identify a family tree through genetics. 
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DNA

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the basics of DNA and its history.  In this DNA lesson plan students extract DNA from fruits and understand how it is used in forensics.
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Genes

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the history, inheritance and mutations of genetics.  In this genetic lesson students complete experiments on DNA sequences.
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Balloons

For Teachers K - 12th
Students explore the different types of balloons.  In this materials lesson students can complete several experiments including building their own hot air balloons, making balloon animals and experimenting with static...
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Boomerang

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners build their own boomerang. In this physics lesson, students trace the origin of this equipment. They practice throwing and catching them.
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Wind Tunnel

For Teachers K - 12th
Students examine how wind tunnels are used for research and development.  In this aerodynamics lesson students are given instructions on how to develop different types of wind tunnel.
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Black Holes

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore what black holes are and how gravity is associated with them.  In this space lesson students are given enough information to imagine a journey to a black hole. 
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Sundials

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students investigate the different types of sundials and their history.  In this shadows and time of day lesson students build their own sundials. 
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Straw Chromatography

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students separate food coloring using liquid chromatography. In this chemistry lesson, students explain the effects of different solvents on the rate of separation.
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Glurch II

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students make glurch using materials provided. In this chemistry activity, students identify the physical properties of glurch. They compare its properties to commercially prepared ones.
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Separation of a Complex Mixture

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students develop a method to separate different types of mixtures. In this chemistry activity, students model the steps in the scientific method. They perform the experiment and analyze data.
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Oxygen

For Teachers K - 12th
Students explore oxygen and its physical and chemical propeties.  In this investigative activity students complete several experiments using oxygen.
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Bouncing Balls

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students create a polymer ball in the lab. For this chemistry lesson, students identify the different properties of the polymer they created. They explain what type of chemical reaction took place.
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Pyrites

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the mineral pyrite and discover the differences between it and gold.  In this mineral lesson students identify minerals using their common properties.
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Rusting-A Form of Oxidation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students observe the rusting process in the lab. In this chemistry lesson, students rank metals according to their conductivity. They give real world applications of this activity.
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Global Studies Religion Fair

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students review the major religions of the world. Using the internet, they research the impact of religions and the development of the area in which they originated. They work together to create a museum display and brochure showing...
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Make Something Beautiful

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students create an art piece using recycled objects. In this environmental activity, students collect and sort recycled objects and create a three dimensional art piece.
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Simple Machines - Graphics, Experiments, Animation

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders display simple machines through the use of graphics, experiments, and animation. They apply problem solving and design and skills.

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