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An inquiry-based lab experiment ("Eco-bottle Lab") that has students design and run a controlled experiment testing how a human-caused factor (e.g., fertilizer, pesticide, road salt, acid rain, oil) affects a terrestrial/aquatic ecosystem, then write a formal lab report.
A hands-on inquiry science lab where students conduct three experiments (viscosity comparison, floating paperclip, water drops on a penny) to discover the properties of water: viscosity, surface tension, and cohesion.
Put scientific-method ideas into practice by comparing how much water different paper towels absorb. Students plan a controlled comparison, record measurements, calculate averages and use a graph to support their conclusion. Student notes and matched completed slides introduce variables and hypotheses beforehand, while an extension sheet suggests changing the liquid or measuring absorption time for a later investigation.
Teach or review the scientific method process through a hands-on ramp/toy-car experiment testing which fabric surface makes a car travel fastest.
Bundle of 6 simple hands-on science investigations for practicing the scientific method (hypothesis, variables, data collection, analysis).
Teach environmental science concepts (pollution, water quality, ecosystems, recycling, population, energy conservation) through hands-on labs framed as 'lab team' investigations.
A 23-chapter set of hands-on science labs and activities exploring water science topics for upper elementary/middle school students: water pressure, buoyancy, chemistry, surface tension, ice, purification, conservation, weather, and water's role in life.
An editable, blank scientific investigation template booklet that can be adapted to any science experiment, guiding students through the steps of the scientific method.
Introduce elementary students to basic chemistry concepts through 20 hands-on chemical-reaction experiments with explanations of the underlying science.
A single-page hands-on activity using a magnet and paper clips as a physical analogy to demonstrate how black holes attract objects.
Food science eBook teaching how altitude affects the boiling point of water, using hands-on experiments comparing solutes (salt vs. sugar) and research/math tasks.
The lesson begins with two tomato plants treated differently in more than one way, prompting students to discuss why the conclusion is unreliable. Fill-in notes introduce independent, dependent, and controlled variables before students apply the terms to basketball, studying, and a derby-car scenario. A short review and model answers support the follow-up discussion.
Guide students through a hands-on physics experiment testing how the speed of objects rolling down an inclined plane relates to potential energy.
Teach plant science/botany concepts (characteristics of living things, seeds, flowers/pollen, leaves, plant cells, trees, plant classification, and plant survival) through hands-on experiments.
A multi-unit inquiry project that teaches aquaponics/aquaculture concepts (reproduction, nutrient cycling, circuits, and molecular/ionic chemistry) aligned to BC Science 9 curriculum, using STEM design and real-world farm scenario problem-solving.
A full-year Grade 8 NGSS-aligned science curriculum providing teacher guide, lesson plans, labs, assessments, answer keys, reading passages, worksheets and projects for a complete middle-school science course.
A hands-on history lesson plan in which students rotate through four experiment stations to test claims made by ancient philosophers (Aristotle, Galen) against the findings of Scientific Revolution figures (Galileo, Copernicus, Vesalius), illustrating the shift to the empirical scientific method.
Demonstrate diffusion through a simple STEM experiment using Skittles candy, warm water, and a plate.
A 90-minute Grade 6 biology lesson plan teaching the process of photosynthesis through explanation, a simple experiment, and a worksheet.
A generic, reusable graphic-organizer template guiding students through the steps of writing up any science experiment (question, hypothesis, materials, procedure, data, conclusion).
A full cardiovascular/circulatory system teaching unit for a high school Anatomy & Physiology or Biology class, combining lecture notes, labs (including a coronary heart disease risk lab and a sheep heart dissection), review activities, and a unit test, designed to be used alongside an anatomy textbook.
Provide 28 independent hands-on STEM/science experiment activities with supply lists and instructions for classroom, camp, or independent/group use.
Guide students through a hands-on friction experiment comparing the pulling force needed to move a wooden block across different surfaces, then reflect on results.
Current Electricity - Lamps in Series and Parallel Circuits Get involved in the thrilling world of physics with this interactive teaching tool that introduces pupils to Current Electricity - Lamps in Series and Parallel Circuits.