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What Light Is In A Laser?
What Light Is In A Laser?
Students will use a pair of the diffraction glasses to observe the spectrum of laser light and understand that light is made up of other colors....
By Mike Mckee
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Subject: Physical Science, Physics Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Making Metric Measurements:  Mass
Making Metric Measurements: Mass
This is a very simple lab activity for students who are just beginning to study the metric system and are learning to use lab equipment. This activ...
By Science Stuff
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Subject: Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Laboratory Instruments SCIENCE - Identify and describe them
Laboratory Instruments SCIENCE - Identify and describe them
Either present or refresh your students knowledge of the laboratory instruments. The images are well organized in a template. Thank you, Always...
By Always Academic
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Subject: Chemistry, General Science, Physics Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Blood Donations Lab
Blood Donations Lab
This is a fun yet organized lab that takes about 50 minutes to determine which blood types can donate to each other & be received safely. The mater...
By The Science Source
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Subject: Science, Biology, Forensics Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 50 Minutes

Seismic Slinky Wave Lab
Seismic Slinky Wave Lab
Do you want your students to be able to visualize how an earthquake wave travels through the Earth? Do you want to get outside to do a fun lab? Thi...
By Ian Keith
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Subject: Science, Earth Sciences, General Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Esterification Reactions
Esterification Reactions
This lab is the most fun of the organic reactions to do in a high school lab with limited equipment. You will need several organic acids and alcoho...
By Joshua Wickline
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Subject: Chemistry Level(s): 10th, 11th Duration: N/A

Astrolabe (Polaris latitude)
Astrolabe (Polaris latitude)
Full-size cut out - print on card stock. Students create their own astrolabe....
By Lesson Universe
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Subject: Astronomy, Earth Sciences Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A

Practical Alternatives
Practical Alternatives
Practicals can be missed due to lack of equipment, teacher absence or an overcrowded curriculum. These sheets are designed to develop observation, ...
By Orb Education
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Subject: General Science, Other (Science), Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 2 Months

Super Science Set - Weather and Climate
Super Science Set - Weather and Climate
This super science set is a combination of all the weather and climate products I have created to this point. Purchased separately these would tot...
By Techedoutteacher
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Subject: Instructional Technology, Measurement, Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 1 Month

Reproducible Pinwheels with Convection Current Lab Activity!
Reproducible Pinwheels with Convection Current Lab Activity!
This fun activity comes with a page of reproducible pinwheels that can be easily cut out by your students and used for various activities including...
By Patrick Haney
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Subject: Science, Physical Science, Chemistry Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Mealworm Test for Science
Mealworm Test for Science
The questions on this four page test over the life cycle and habits of a mealworm highlights five levels of Bloom's Taxonomy: knowledge, comprehens...
By Scipi
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Subject: Biology, General Science, Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

How to Make a CAT 5 Cable
How to Make a CAT 5 Cable
Detailed description of how to make a CAT 5 Cable. Details the soecifications of a CAT5 cables....
By Andrea Taktak
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Subject: Computer Science - Technology Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A

Measuring with a Microscope
Measuring with a Microscope
This is a lab that was developed for 9th grade students taking the Living Environment Regents Course (biology). It was written for students that ha...
By Larisa Black
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Subject: Basic Principles, Biology, General Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 50 Minutes

Parachute & Wind Resistance Lab
Parachute & Wind Resistance Lab
Two page lab where students explore the relationship between shape of the parachute and the time of decent....
By Lesson Universe
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
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Physical Science Motion Unit for 8th grade (speed acceleration)
Physical Science Motion Unit for 8th grade (speed acceleration)
This is basically my whole unit on motion. Includes 2 full labs. It does not include my huge unit of "Seatbelt Science" - which takes a week or mor...
By Lesson Universe
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Making Metric Measurements - Volume and Temperature
Making Metric Measurements - Volume and Temperature
This is a very simple lab activity for students who are just beginning to study the metric system and are learning to use lab equipment. This activ...
By Science Stuff
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Subject: Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: 50 Minutes

Biology Lab: The Hardy Weinberg Equation
Biology Lab: The Hardy Weinberg Equation
Search words: genetics, genes, chromosomes, alleles, traits, population frequency, Hardy Weinberg equation, lab lesson plan, population genetics. ...
By Science Stuff
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Subject: Biology, General Science, Science Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour

Owl Pellet Ecology Ecosystems Lab PowerPoint Presentation Lesson Plan
Owl Pellet Ecology Ecosystems Lab PowerPoint Presentation Lesson Plan
This PowerPoint Presentation Lesson Plan details the background and laboratory of Owl Pellets. There is a clickable link in this 5 page presentati...
By Lisa Michalek
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Cow Eye Dissection Lab for Elementary
Cow Eye Dissection Lab for Elementary
A cow eye dissection lab that I use with my 4th and 5th grade students. Here is a link to a free PDF that shows pictures: http://www.explorator...
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 90 Minutes

Earthworm Dissection Lab
Earthworm Dissection Lab
A lab I use with my GT 4th and 5th graders to dissect a preserved earthworm....
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Science, Biology Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour

Hydra Lab with Daphnia - Phylum Cnidaria
Hydra Lab with Daphnia - Phylum Cnidaria
This is a fun lab activity for students to observe the behavior of a Hydra (Phylum Cnidaria)first-hand! When I do this lab - I use scanning microsc...
By Science Guys
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Subject: Science, Biology, General Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Compounds Containing Polyatomic Ions
Compounds Containing Polyatomic Ions
This paper lab takes the form of worksheet to help students with the challenges surrounding compounds containing polyatomic ions. A table of common...
By Joshua Wickline
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Subject: Chemistry Level(s): 10th, 11th Duration: N/A

Cheek Cell Lab
Cheek Cell Lab
In this lab, students will use toothpicks to scrape the inside of their cheek and view their cheek cells under a microscope. This is great for show...
By Olivia
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Subject: Biology Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A

The Flaming Peanut
The Flaming Peanut
Students will calculate the amount of heat energy given off as a peanut burns. All student and teacher directions are included....
By Chemteacher55
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Subject: Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 hours

Online Lab- Exploring Evolution
Online Lab- Exploring Evolution
Students will use an online interactive to learn about evolution and what types of evidence are used to support the theory. This work is license...
By Christopher Schrenk
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Subject: Biology Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: Other

Best Guardrail?
Best Guardrail?
Middle school and 9th grade Introductory Physics students will investigate metal vs. concrete guardrails to demonstrate their knowledge of friction...
By Jessica Costa
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Subject: Physical Science, Physics Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Density Lab I
Density Lab I
This is a simple lab for students to find densities of various objects. I have included objects I use, but the objects can easily be changed for w...
By Ian Williamson
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Subject: General Science, Physical Science, Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 55 Minutes

Scientific Process & Design a Lab Worksheet (lab procedures method)
Scientific Process & Design a Lab Worksheet (lab procedures method)
Two page worksheet on the scientific method. Great to use as assessment to see if students understand the principal of controling variables and bas...
By Lesson Universe
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Subject: Science, General Science, Biology Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A

Mealworm Experiments
Mealworm Experiments
These are the mealworm experiments that go along with the mealworm power point. I created a "booklet" style lab manual. You print it out and fold...
By Scienceville
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Subject: Basic Principles, Biology, General Science Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Heat of Combustion Laboratory
Heat of Combustion Laboratory
Heat of Combustion enables the student to explore basic thermodynamics, exothermic reactions, gain practice writing and balancing equations and wit...
By Alan Sills
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Subject: Chemistry Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour
Type: Laboratory

Fun Design A Kid Lab: Genetics Activity
Fun Design A Kid Lab: Genetics Activity
This a genetics lab where students use pennies and probability to determine the traits of a child that they will create. Students will determine wh...
By Tony Pavlovich Instructomania
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Subject: Biology Level(s): 7th, 9th, 10th Duration: 2 hours

Lab - Air is Matter - The Crushing Can Lab (6 - 9)
Lab - Air is Matter - The Crushing Can Lab (6 - 9)
This lab is a great hands-on demonstration of the fact that air is matter, takes up space, and has pressure. Using a soda can and some basic scien...
By Educator Super Store
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Subject: Basic Principles, Physical Science, General Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Plastic Soda Straw Bridge Build Challenge
Plastic Soda Straw Bridge Build Challenge
This bundled lesson plan is for an 8 class project to design and build a plastic soda straw bridge. Students learn about forces and bridge compone...
By Kelly Wedding
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Subject: Physical Science, Physics Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 2 Weeks

Measuring Length & Volume
Measuring Length & Volume
Use this activity when instructions on how to find length and volume have been given. It was created to give a more in-depth hands-on experience th...
By Terri Coffee
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Subject: Math, Measurement, Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Cookie Excavation and Map for Fossils Unit WORD DOC
Cookie Excavation and Map for Fossils Unit WORD DOC
This 2 page activity is for students to experience the actions of a paleontologist. During the fossils unit, students can use toothpicks to dig ou...
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Subject: General Science Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

How to write a science lab report for middle school
How to write a science lab report for middle school
This is a student reference sheet on how to write a lab report at the middle school level. It breaks it down section by section. The conclusions s...
By Tony Pavlovich Instructomania
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Subject: Science Level(s): 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Physics - Conservation of Energy Problems -
Physics - Conservation of Energy Problems - "Picture Problems" Bundle
This is a small collection of "Picture Problem" assignments. I have had much success teaching conservation of energy problems with "Picture ...
By Lisa Tarman
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Subject: Science, Physics Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Chemistry Lab: Percent Composition
Chemistry Lab: Percent Composition
The purpose of this experiment is to determine the percent composition of carbon in a sample of sodium bicarbonate, NaHCO3. Reacting sodium bi...
By Science Stuff
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Subject: Chemistry, Physical Science, Science Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 hour

Space Science Fabulous Activities and Projects for Middle School
Space Science Fabulous Activities and Projects for Middle School
Liven up your unit on Space Science with a wide variety of teacher designed and classroom tested activites, labs and projects. You will be glad yo...
By Merry In The Middle
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Subject: Graphing, Astronomy, Critical Thinking Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: N/A

Sagebrush Steppe Biome Diversity Lab
Sagebrush Steppe Biome Diversity Lab
The sagebrush steppe biome is one of the most important biomes in the American West. It spans 18 million acres and is home to many diverse animals....
By Shannon Othus
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Subject: Biology, Environment Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A

Biology Lab:  How Do Living Cells Deal With Changes in pH?
Biology Lab: How Do Living Cells Deal With Changes in pH?
Biochemical activities of living tissues frequently tend to change the pH. Yet life depends upon maintaining a pH that will not inactivate the enz...
By Science Stuff
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Subject: Biology, General Science, Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 90 Minutes

Don't Go Changing Lab
Don't Go Changing Lab
A lab where students will observe phase change. Requires items that you can find at your local supermarket. Includes Pre-assessment and lab sheet. ...
By Jessi C
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Subject: Physical Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A
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ISAAC NEWTON LAWS OF MOTION
ISAAC NEWTON LAWS OF MOTION
One of my best sellers! Teach Newton's laws of motion, by relating them to moves that basketball players make in a game! There is a student handou...
By Ruth S.
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Subject: Physical Science, Physics, Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Speed / Velocity Lab, Terminal Velocity Lab
Speed / Velocity Lab, Terminal Velocity Lab
This is a simple lab where students create rotocopters and investigate the factors that affect the rotocopter's falling speed. I've used this lab a...
By The Science Vault
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Subject: Physical Science, Physics, Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Stoichiomerty lab
Stoichiomerty lab
This lab is for the decompostion of Hydrogen peroxide. It is a good lad to get the kids to think aout % solution and also catylists. This lab is a ...
By Science Guy
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Subject: Chemistry Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Fun with Middle School Light and Optics
Fun with Middle School Light and Optics
Here is a great range of activities which will keep your middle school students busy and learning. It is a hands on approach to teach light and op...
By Merry In The Middle
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Subject: Physical Science, Physics Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 1 Month

Where do we get our water?
Where do we get our water?
Students explore the origin of water they use within their communities....
By Mike Mckee
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Subject: Earth Sciences Level(s): 5th Duration: 30 Minutes

Apple Investigations: Using Science Process Skills with Apples
Apple Investigations: Using Science Process Skills with Apples
A 10 pg. lab using the science process skills (observe, communicate, predict, measure, classify, define operationally, infer, making a model) to in...
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 3 Weeks

Onion Skin Cell Lab
Onion Skin Cell Lab
In this lab, students observe an onion skin under a microscope to see what a plant cell looks like....
By Olivia
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Subject: Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A
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Mineral Study Journal
Mineral Study Journal
This is a journal for students to record their observations when studying the properties of 12 different minerals. The students will test the mine...
By Jennifer Van Hill
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Subject: Archaeology, Earth Sciences, Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A