Activity
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Forever Wild? Input and Output

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Investigate the scientific principles of biospheres, and observe the effects of biological processes on closed systems.
Lesson Plan
University of California

University of California at Berkeley: Understanding Science: Mystery Tubes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students collaborate to create a drawing or model of what the inside of a mystery tube looks like. The tube has two ropes attached to a ring inside it. Students must use their powers of observation and deduction to try to understand how...
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Animal Einsteins: Who Needs Words, Anyway?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the theory that animals can learn to comprehend abstract concepts by observing to see if specific animal calls are associated with specific actions. Use scientific observation and record-keeping to collect and analyze data.
Lesson Plan
University of California

University of California at Berkeley: Understanding Science: Mystery Boxes

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
An interesting lesson where young scholars collaborate to create a visual image of what the inside of a sealed box looks like. The box has a marble or other type of sphere inside it, as well as partitions and/or ramps. Students come to...