TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Viscosity: The Flow of Milk
Students study the physical properties of different fluids and investigate the relationship between the viscosities of liquid and how fast they flow through a confined area. Student groups conduct a brief experiment in which they...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Daredevil Ball Jump Ii Experiment
Make alterations in the variables of the original ZOOM Daredevil Ball Jump activity by heating or cooling the balls in the experiment. Predict how the balls' bounces will be affected by hot and cold, test the predictions and record the...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Scientific Experiments
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Experiments, experimental variables and experimental controls.
Other
Stat Soft: Statistics Glossary
Dozens of statistical terms are defined and illustrated in this glossary.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Better by Design
The purpose of this activity is to use a scientific method to determine the effect of control surfaces on a paper glider. The students will construct a paper airplane/glider and test its performance to determine the base characteristics...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Will It Fly?
In this lesson plan, students will learn about kites and gliders and how these models can help in understanding the concept of flight. Students will design and build their own balsa wood models and experiment with different control...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Lets Net: Growing Plants Unit
In this unit, students can learn about the affects of water, soil, and sunlight on plant's growth while learning about the scientific process. Unit allows students to create a controlled experiment while studying plants.
San Diego State University
Debian Tutorial
In general this tutorial tries to explain the reasons for things, and help you understand what's going on inside the system. The idea is to empower you to solve new problems and get the most out of your computer. Thus there's plenty of...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Inquiry: How Herbs Change Based on Growing Conditions
In this activity, students will develop writing, math, and inquiry skills by investigating the taste of basil. Students will test basil in different growing conditions while also comparing it to a controlled variable. Students will then...
McREL International
Mc Rel: Glue Polymer (Whelmer #15 Learning Activity)
An easy to do activity that investigates the basic principles behind chemical bonding. The activity is written in lesson plan format that meets NSES standards.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: About All You Can Eat: Feast or Famine
Investigate the theory that including desert plants such as mesquite and cactus in a diet can help control obesity and diabetes. Design a scientific experiment that will test this hypothesis, using control variables, observation and...
NOAA
Noaa: Stressed Out! [Pdf]
In this lesson plan, students investigate factors that affect the health of the oceans. These include overfishing, the destruction of habitats, the invasion of foreign species, the impact of pollution, and the increasing acidification....
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Growing & Observing Crystals
For this investigation, students will grow their own crystals changing one variable, as compared to the control crystals, in order to determine the best environment and conditions to grow the best, largest crystals.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Need for Speed Adventure 2
Students use a radio controlled car and weights to record the time of each run and determine velocity. They represent motion graphically and determine the relationship between speed, time, and weight. Students create and interpret...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Collecting Data From Experiments: Experiment Techniques
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This Concept introduces students to good design for statistical studies or experiments.