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For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars explore how consumers have become as proficient in computer technology as specialists were a decade ago. They create and conduct a test to determine the proficiencies of people in their school community.
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Design and Construct a Road Sign Support

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students design, build, and test a model of a free-standing structure used to support overhead road signs.
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Wetland/Estuary Structure and Functions

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students plant wetland plants in aquatic soil and regular soil. They test the effect fertilizers have on each and record the chemicals found in run-off water collected from each soil sample.
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Burning It Up

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore energy as it relates to body function. Data about the personal physical activity of students is gathered and entered into a database which is utilized to test hypotheses made.
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Examining the Effects of Pollution on Ecosystems

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the different types of tests used to measure the environmental effects of hazardous waste. They work together to determine the impact of pollution on different ecosystems. They read a case study and answer questions to...
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Going, Going, Gone!

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders use the scientific method to test variables of evaporation. In this evaporation lesson plan, 6th graders test a wet handprint on a paper towel and relate this experiment to weather conditions.
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Reading and Responding -- Lesson 10

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders work individually or in a small group to (1) read a fictional passage, (2) practice test-taking strategies, and (3) practice using context clues to increase their vocabulary. Reading passage and comprehension questions...
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Foodborne Illness Outbreak Investigation

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students demonstrate how epidemiological investigations of outbreaks are performed. They illustrate the principles of hypothesis formation and testing by epidemiologic study in the setting of an acute foodborne disease outbreak.
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Effects of Water Pollution on Aquatic Organisms

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars investigate water pollution. They develop an understanding of the behavior of organisms, of the structure and properties of matter, and of natural and human induced hazards by conducting lab tests. They present their data...
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The Effects of Alcohol and other Teratogens: A model using Zebrafish

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the interference of various drugs on an embryo through experimentation. This is an open-ended lab to allow students to see effects of various chemicals humans choose to put in their bodies and create questions they...
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Magnetism and Electricity

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students demonstrate a comprehension of the properties, position, and motion of objects and materials, and of light, heat, electricity, and magnetism. They use materials to assemble an electric circuit and test materials, including...
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Animal Behavior

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate stimulus-response behavior, learned behavior in animals and innate behavior in animals. In this animal behavior lesson plan, students answer questions about their reactions to a toy cap gun that is fired off in...
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Chromatography

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers use chromatography to separate substances in Kool-Aid, Crayola markers and leaves. In this chromatography lesson plan, students make chromatograms to separate substances in a mixture through absorption. High schoolers find...
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Preparation of Artificial Flavorings and Fragrances

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers prepare artificial flavorings and fragrances. In this esters lesson, students combine an acid and an alcohol of choice to make an ester. Water is released and they produce an artificial flavoring or fragrance. They answer...
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Changing Sugar

For Teachers 6th - 9th
In this chemical and physical change worksheet, students use a sugar cube and observe its physical properties both when it is whole and after it is crushed. They heat the sugar cube and record 5 properties of the matter while being...
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The House of Dies Drear

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read The House of Dies Drear and understand how he filled a need and helped people. For this philanthropy lesson students understand how the people who helped on the "Underground Railroad" filled a need and helped others....
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Max and Wife

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students participate in a game to see who knows each other best.  In this getting to know you lesson, students discuss several questions and work in pairs to get to know each other.  Students are then asked questions about...
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Wow Waves (Waves on the Fly)

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students formulate hypotheses on wave behavior and test them. In this physics lesson plan, students compare and contrast transverse and compression waves. They determine the wavelength of transverse waves.
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Let it Roll!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore how various ramps affect the rate of speed of a rolling object. In this physics lesson, students work in groups to build a ramp out of various materials. Students test and record the rate of speed of a rolling object by...
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Reaction Time 2: Zap!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners explore critical thinking by conducting a reaction time experiment. For this human brain lesson, students utilize a timed Internet worksheet activity to research how fast their brain works when answering questions. Learners...
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Cracking the Code of Life

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the concept of DNA. They work together to extract DNA cells from their classmate's cheek. They answer questions related to what to do with their DNA now that they have it.
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Tadpoles

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine tadpoles at various stages of development. Questions in observation category assess students' ability to use a variety of senses to observe data in a certain way-scientific way.
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An Egg-celent Gravity Experiment

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders record at least four hypotheses concerning what happens when they drop an egg from a high spot. They record at least five observations or supporting ideas about the egg drop. Students test gravity by dropping an egg from a...
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Magnetism

For Teachers 1st
First graders investigate magnetism. In this magnetism lesson, 1st graders classify objects as being magnetic or nonmagnetic. Students receive a pile of objects to test. Students test the items and give a rationale of why they think the...

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