McGraw Hill
Writing Lab Reports and Scientific Papers
This site list and describes the seven pieces necessary for a lab report.
Texas A&M University
Texas A&m University: Plants and People Lab
Extensive lab has students fill out large chart of plant parts, "vegetables", with pictures with information about the scientific name, structure, and origin. Several wrap-up questions are also included to make generalizations about...
My Science Site
Bj's Science: Discovering the Laws of Reflection [Pdf]
A hands-on science activity for teachers to do to help students explore light reflection.
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
Jefferson Lab: Who Wants to Win a Million Dollars?
Answer 15 science and math based questions correctly and become a (pretend!) millionaire!
Science is Fun
Science Fun: Bernoulli's Principle
This simple lab demonstrates Bernoulli's Principle using a balloon, a tennis ball and a hair dryer.
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Science Bob: Lemon Chemistry: An Acid Base Experiement
Science Bob presents instructions for conducting an acid-base experiment using common supplies with information on how it works.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Earthquake Science Fair Project Ideas
Twenty earthquake-related science fair project ideas. Each idea has a short description of a possible investigation.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Learning Lab: Digging Up Dirt: How Paleontologists Bring Dinosaurs Back to Life
Teachers can download this teaching package that introduces students to the science of paleontology. Fossil formulation and details about the work of paleontologists are discussed. Find out how paleontologists discover, stabilize, and...
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California State University: Biology Labs Online: Leaf Lab
A set of virtual experiment assignments where students investigate the process of photosynthesis and how it varies with different types of plants. They will change experimental conditions to see how different factors affect the rate of...
Other
California State University: Biology Labs Online: Hemoglobin Lab
A set of virtual experiment assignments where students investigate the biochemistry of hemoglobin and the role it plays in the functioning of human red blood cells. Includes background information, glossary, online notebook, and...
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California State University: Biology Labs Online: Cardio Lab
A comprehensive set of virtual experiment assignments where students explore the roles of blood pressure and heart rate in maintaining a balanced cardiovascular system. Includes background information, glossary, online notebook, and...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Density
Density is the ratio of mass to volume. Density will be introduced to students by a demonstration of coke verses diet coke. The teacher will then solve density problems for the students on the board. The class will then complete a lab on...
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
Jefferson Lab: Science Vocabulary Hangman
Use the science clues to discover the computer's secret word!
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
Jefferson Lab: Reading Comprehension Passages
Thirty-three cloze reading passages on various scientific passages including the scientific method, the water cycle, earth science, atoms, elements, cell division, body systems, and more.
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Lapeer County Schools Science Resources: Density Lab
A simple lab experiment for students to find the density of two solids and a liquid (does not use water displacement). Note that number 1d should not state "weighs" since mass is being found.
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
Jefferson Lab: Scrambled Science Words
Use the clues provided to unscramble a science word or term! A random selection of science terms is used for this puzzle.
Other
Teachers First: Lessons: Who Did It? Forensics to Hone Science and Lab Skills
Comprehensive twenty-lesson plan unit, complete with a WebQuest and assessment materials, designed to introduce forensic science to students in grades 6, 7, and 8.
HotChalk
Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Science Experiment: Carrot Tops
"Can a plant grow from just the top of a carrot?" Learners will engage in this lesson plan to find out.
Science is Fun
Fun Science: Candy Chromatography
Using simple household items like M&Ms and coffee filters, you can demonstrate paper chromatography. This simple lab will show you the dyes that make up the different color coatings on M&Ms.
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
Jefferson Lab: Atoms, Elements and Molecules: Questions and Answers
Read common questions and answers about atoms, elements and molecules.
Science is Fun
Science Fun: Layered Liquids
This experiment allows you to dramatically demonstrate the different densities of five different common household liquids.
Science is Fun
Fun Science: Bowling Balls: Sink or Float?
For a dramatic illustration of density check out this demonstration. It's simple to do, only requiring a bowling ball and some water.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center: Forces of Change:meet Your Atmosphere
This superb site has detailed information about the composition of the atmosphere, how it is always changing, how it protects life on earth, and the destructive impact human activity has on it. There is an atmosphere design lab, as well...
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The Science House: Invisible Ink
Guidelines for a simple lab demonstration using phenolphthalein, a chemical that changes color depending on whether it is in the presence of an acid or base.
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