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Comparing Data
Eighth graders create a survey, gather data and describe the data using measures of central tendency (mean, median and mode) and spread (range, quartiles, and interquartile range). Students use these measures to interpret, compare and...
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Block the Sun, Not the Fun
Students discover ways to protect themselves from the sun. They identify diseases that are caused by too much sun exposure. They take a quiz and measure their progress throughout the year.
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Air: Demonstrating Its Presence and Effects
Learners explore the concept of air. In this gravity activity, students perform various experiments that deal with gravity, air resistance, and air pressure.
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Claude Monet Seasonal Painting
Students discuss and examine paintings of Claude Monet. They examine the style he uses and then create their own painting based on the seasons. They also discuss the difference in the four seasons.
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Introduction to Archaeology
Students view a PowerPoint presentation called, Archaeological Terms then discuss the job of an archaeologist and new vocabulary. They view the teacher made "artifact grid" and photograph the grid from different angles. They work in...
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Are You Ready for a Dog?
Students explore the role of pet ownership. In this pet responsibilities lesson, students discuss the responsibilities of pet ownership as well as the costs associated with it. Students discuss methods of adopting dogs.
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Time and Cycles - Dendrochronology
Students investigate the lives of trees by examining ring cycles. In this plant life lesson, students identify the field of study known as dendrochronology and discover its history. Students investigate a simulated tree ring...
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Here Comes the Sun
Third graders watch a video on the solar system and examine the role of the sun. As a class, they complete a KWL chart and make different color temperature pockets to use during their experiment. In groups, they make predictions about...
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Grating Spectrometer
Students calculate the Balmer series. In this physics lesson, students observe hydrogen lamp spectra using spectrometers. They calculate wavelength and compare them with their theoretical calculations.
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The Sound of Calm
Students examine the relationships that exist between ocean currents, wind and climate. Using those relationships, they discuss how they affect the oceans. They create their own music to represent the sounds of the ocean and share them...
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The Quest For Power
Students investigate and apply properties of math. In this algebra and physics lesson, students define important vocabulary words to create a basic understanding of keywords. They perform experiments using concepts of electricity and math.
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Two Ways About It
Pupils take an imaginary hike in two opposite directions along a lake. They view and interpret satellite images and discuss the pros and cons of hydroelectric dams.
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Don't Even Start!
Learners research teen smoking and present a PowerPoint presentation, which be their personal anti-smoking campaign for their peers.
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Investigation of Timbre
Students design an experiment to analyze the timbre of different instruments. In this physics lesson, students analyze the missing quality in sound. They discuss their results in class.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: Micro Worlds Project: Advanced Light Source
A discussion of the Advanced Light Source (ALS) facility and its use in material analysis and medicine.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Grow Fungi That Fires at Light Sources
In this science fair project, grow a culture of Pilobolus fungus and experiment with its ability to shoot spore sacs at light sources. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Denmark: How Does Light Help Us See Things?
Isabella and Amalie are in Copenhagen, and they saw a periscope in the water. Join them, and find out what this is all about. This module discusses how to use a periscope, what light sources are, and how light impacts shadows.
Project Britain
Primary Homework Help: Light and Shadows Quiz
This resource provides information about light and shadows. In addition, there is a short quiz that can be taken.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: How Does the Intensity of Light Change With Distance?
How far would you have to travel so that the light of the full sun would provide "daylight" no brighter than twilight on Earth? This project describes a method to verify the inverse square law: how light, sound, electrical signals, and...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Energy, Light and Sound: Light
A video and a short quiz on the basic concepts and vocabulary for understanding light energy.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Bronx Cheer Bulb
In this activity observe how light sources flash as you give them a raspberry. As you complete the activity, make a conclusion about what is wiggling the lights or you.
The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: 1 Ps4 2: Illumination and Darkness
This NSTA vetted source includes resources to allow students to make observations that prove objects in darkness need light to be illuminated. Included are assessment ideas, videos, examples, lesson plans, and photos of student work.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Where Is the Player?
Examine how multiple light sources produce shadows of differing darkness and length. Move a player (with four light sources) around the field until your image matches the five other images on the page so you can identify where the player...
PBS
Pbs: Rough Science
Website companion to PBS show, "Rough Science," in which five scientists use their collective expertise to complete a series of tasks. Follow the scientists as they do things like generate electricity, make soap, make antibacterial...