Students gain factual knowledge of the nature of industrial waste at on their school site. They gain process knowledge of the laboratory techniques and collection procedures for wastewater samples.

Students engage in a laboratory instructional activity in order to increase understanding of the impact of phosphates at the chemical and ecological levels. The lab exercise is completed with the goal of getting them to predict the...

Learners use this laboratory exercise as a growth medium that contains the macronutrient and micronutrient needs of plants. They observe the effects of different hormones on tissue cultures and must use variations of the basic growth...

Students are given this authentic assessment format after the study of any laboratory activity (or group of labs). It's purpose is to replace the lab practicum when it is not possible to do a real set-up and /or to serve as a make-up...

Students determine the density of metal shot by a graphical method using significant digits in making measurements and calculations. Students graph a seris of laboratory measurements and determine density from a mass verses volume graph.

In this lesson plan, pupils demonstrate comprehension of basic lab techniques by properly using these techniques in preparing a laboratory investigation, demonstrate synthesis of prior lab experiences by solving a new problem using those...

Pupils explore the microstructure of the ocean by analyzing graphs created by Dr. Mike Gregg of the University of Washington Applied Physics Laboratory during the EPIC 2001 research cruise on the Ronald H. Brown NOAA vessel.

Students explore how living things interact with their environment. They research marine life that is studied by Mote Marine Laboratory. Students track sick and injured marine animals. They explore the red tide and the geography of Florida.

Students use this example, a field laboratory in introductory geology becomes a test of a hypothesis: Does the model proposed by Stanley Trimble for Coon Creek, Wisconsin adequately describe the history of post-European-settlement...

Students create a soil center on their school grounds. They begin to write in their science journals. They participate in an experiment that helps the community begin their own gardens.

Students experiment with crystals and polymers and examine their roles in food science.

Students use the Internet to research renewable energy.  In this science lesson, students work on projects to help them understand how we use energy around the globe.  Students analyze distribution of renewable and non...

Students work together to discover the flow rates of faucets and rivers. They relate their results to engineering and applied science concepts. They make predictions on the flow rate of a nearby river in their local community.

In this trace evidence instructional activity, students use the websites on the forensic science page of the kid zone at http://sciencespot.net/ to complete the fill in the blank questions on the instructional activity.

Young scholars explore evolutionary concepts in cartoons and lab activities. They describe and explain evolutionary concepts featured in a cartoon and participate in laboratory activities.

High schoolers study adhesins and their receptors.  In this science inquiry lesson students experiment to find adherence and use agglutination to identify adhesins. 

Students read a New York Times article associated with the issue of the decoding for genomes, the creation of life in scientific laboratories and various genetic engineering topics. They present speeches of the pro's and con's of these...

Learners investigate matter. In this physical science lesson plan, students will learn about matter, physical states, and reactions. There are a series of four lab activities that will be conducted.

Learners review P2 concepts they learned in previous lessons and explore how to reduce the pollution in their school. They also examine ways to conserve energy.

In this energy lesson, students create calorimeters out of soda cans and use them to calculate the amount of energy stored in different types of wood.

Third graders use the scientific method as they separate the colors used in ink. In this chromatography lesson plan, the teacher introduces students to how chromatography is used in several careers, then students perform an experiment...

Students investigate the strength of solutions. In this scientific inquiry lesson plan, students examine various solutions of food color and water as they discover the concentration of the solutions by adding bleach to clear the color.

Students collect microorganisms, demonstrate correct laboratory/Gram stain procedure, and design and construct tables to organize data.

Pupils observe continuous and bright line spectra through a simple, inexpensive spectroscope that is suitable for classroom use and work through typical student laboratory exercises.