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Cornell University

The Science of Snowflakes

For Students 6th - 8th
Who can grow the best crystals? Challenge class members to develop strategies for enhancing growth in the crystals. Through a lab investigation, learners study the properties of crystals and test the effectiveness of different growth...
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Curated OER

Lab Safety

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students are directed by the teacher on how to practice safety in a lab setting.
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Lesson Plan
Towson University

Mystery Disease

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
How did scientists determine the cause of illness before technology? Science scholars play the role of medical researcher in an engaging guided inquiry activity. Using observations, technical reading, and Punnett squares, learners...
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Lesson Plan
Physics Classroom

A Wiggle in Time Lab

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Though an alternative method is suggested, the best way to carry out this investigation is with the use of a computer-interfaced motion detector. Physics fanatics hang a mass on the end of a spring and analyze its motion verbally,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Electrical Safety

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners create a list of things that they do with electrical power. They then are shown a PowerPoint on "Basic Electrical Safety." Students evaluate electrical equipment, cords and situations for serviceability and safety problems. They...
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Curated OER

Double Replacement Reaction: Laboratory Experiment

For Teachers 7th - 10th
You can use this PowerPoint to work through the theory and procedure of a replacement reaction.  After giving some safety tips and lab rules, the slides give the basic equation, the materials needed, and then the reagents and...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Safety Rules

For Students 6th - 8th
In this science worksheet, middle schoolers examine the topic in order to solidify knowledge covered in the curriculum using puzzles and creative games.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Illustrated Safety Contract

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create illustrated contracts that spell out chemistry lab safety rules. They create original drawings illustrating one of the safety rules published by Flinn Scientific.
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Lesson Plan
Beyond Benign

Chemical or Physical Reaction?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Ready to take your chemistry class on its first big lab adventure? Dive in to differentiation between chemical and physical changes with a thoughtfully designed set of experiments! Partners conduct a series of reactions, describe their...
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Lab Resource
Royal Society of Chemistry

Acids and Bases—Microscale Chemistry

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Here's proof that small-scale labs lead to big-time learning. Introduce acid-base interactions to middle school scientists through a microscale chemistry lab. Pupils combine a variety of solutions and use indicators to obtain approximate...
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Lesson Plan
PBS

NOVA Cybersecurity Lab Lesson Plan

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Don't be fooled by cyber scams! An informative lesson plan teaches techies about cybersecurity. They watch videos, play a game, and engage in discussion to improve their understanding of online safety.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Goggle Safety

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this goggle safety worksheet, young scholars describe different types of eye injuries. They observe pictures of eye injuries and list six different types. This one-page worksheet contains five problems.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Science: Safety Rules Videos

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine and practice science laboratory safety rules. In groups, they discuss ways to illustrate the rules. Students plan and record videos demonstrating the safety rules.
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Lesson Plan
Beyond Benign

Essential Oil Extraction Using Liquid CO2

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
When life hands you lemons ... experiment on them! Green chemistry gurus compare extraction methods for essential oils through a lab activity. Lab groups use traditional distillation and liquid carbon dioxide extraction methods, then...
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Curated OER

Solar Kit Lesson #3 Parts of a Solar Panel - Part I

For Teachers 4th - 6th
A solar cell is similar to a rechargeable battery in many ways. Science lab groups connect each in a series circuit to run a mini motor and then compare and contrast them by answering questions and completing a Venn diagram. This is an...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Bacteria Lab II: Effect of Bacteriocides

For Students 9th - 12th
Written to follow "Bacteria Lab I: Preparing Agar Plates and Culturing Bacteria," also found via the Lesson Planet site, this lab sheet instructs your microbiologists to test a bacteriocide for effectiveness. In the preceding lab, they...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Glenbrook South High School Science Scoring Rubric: Student Laboratory Reports

For Students 9th - 12th
Here is an unexpected, but practical resource. It is not a instructional activity, but rather an outline of what a science laboratory participant should include in a report. Especially valuable is a grading rubric that spells out what is...
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Lesson Plan
Cornell University

Glued into Science—Classifying Polymers

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Explore the unique characteristics of polymers. A complete lesson begins with a presentation introducing polymers. Following the presentation, young scientists develop a laboratory plan for creating substances using polymers. They test...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Safety in the Biology laboratory

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students review safety in the biology laboratory. They summarize the rules and safety procedures by completing several activities such as practice questions, taking notes andbecoming familiar with the location of safety equipment.
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Worksheet
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Frog Dissection

For Students 7th - 8th
Guide your students through the process of opening up a frog. The resource provides step-by-step instructions for dissecting a frog, as well as guiding questions to answer throughout the lab.
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Lesson Plan
Cornell University

Chemical Reactions

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Investigate the Law of Conservation of Mass through a lab exploration. Individuals combine materials to initiate chemical reactions. They monitor for signs of reactions and measure the masses before and after the reactions for comparison.
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Lab Resource
Royal Society of Chemistry

Chemistry Masterclass—Chemistry Outreach

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed Standards
Immerse your chemistry class in the world of organic chemistry! Science scholars isolate acetaminophen from an over-the-counter sample during an intense and interesting lab. Groups use many different separation and analysis techniques to...
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Lesson Plan
Cornell University

Discovering Enzymes

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Explore the function of enzymes through a series of lab investigations. Learners use household enzymes such as hydrogen peroxide to model the role of enzymes. The enzymes break down proteins with and without a catalyst.
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Lesson Plan
Cornell University

Making a Battery

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Don't be shocked when your class has a blast making their own batteries! Science scholars examine a dry cell battery, then design and construct a wet cell battery. The activity guides them through the parts of a battery, the variables...

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