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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: From Jungle to Lab: The Study of Life's Complexity

For Students 9th - 10th
An exhibit on what field biologists do. Hear from scientists who have worked in Belize about the reasons that they chose their career paths, the ideas that drive them in their research, the investigative tools they use, and about the...
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Lab Equipment

For Students 3rd - 8th
In the following lesson students will be introduced to general and specialized lab equipment.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Scientific Investigation

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson looks at how the scientific method is applied in a scientific investigation, and at the differences between theories and hypotheses in science.
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Museum of Science

Boston Museum of Science: Teacher Resources, Microscopes

For Students 9th - 10th
The Boston Museum of Science has instructions on how to build a microscope, set up a microscope lab, taking samples, and making a collection.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Laboratories Laboratories Advanced

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An overview of science laboratory procedures including information about lab equipment, lab safety, and general techniques. After the reading, watch a short video...
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Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility

Jefferson Lab: Science Crossword Puzzles Scientific Instruments [Pdf]

For Students 5th - 8th
Find out what you know about scientific instruments by completing this crossword puzzle!
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Safety in the Life Sciences

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] There can be some very serious safety risks in scientific research. Safety practices must be followed when working with the hazardous materials and organisms. Learn...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Laboratories

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes a scientific laboratory, lab equipment, and lab safety.
Interactive
Math Science Nucleus

I. Science Ma Te: Integrating Science, Math and Technology

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site offers a wealth of online textbook-related materials that encourage the discovery of science in the world around us. Enter the site to access material on specific topics. Each section contains reading material (complete with...
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SRI International

Performance Assessment Links in Science: Measurement: Length,volume,temperature

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This performance task tests students' ability to measure length, volume and temperature accurately in a lab setting.
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Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Reading a Caliper

For Students 9th - 10th
This program's sole purpose is to check your ability to read a caliper correctly. After getting 4 straight right answers, you will get a message that you are ready to use a caliper in lab.