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The Rubber Band Problem

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The Rubber Band Problem

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A simple experimental apparatus made of rubber band and books is used by student teams challenged with demonstrating the concepts of friction, force, and inertia. This resource is from PUMAS - Practical Uses of Math and Science - a collection of brief examples created by scientists and engineers showing how math and science topics taught in K-12 classes have real world applications.

Subject:: Physics; Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Provider:: NASA
Provider Set:: NASA Wavelength
Date Added:: 10/05/2018

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Rubble!

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This is a multi-level, physics-based game that asks players to save Earth by using their spaceship to deflect an incoming asteroid. It is designed to accurately reflect the physics of space and could be used to help confront preconceptions about motion and forces in space. It is part of the Killer Asteroids Web Site. The site also features a background overview of the differences between asteroids and comets, information on different types of asteroids (rubble piles vs monoliths), a discussion of how at risk Earth really is to an asteroid or comet impact, and background information on light curves.

Subject:: Physics; Science
Material Type:: Game
Provider:: NASA
Provider Set:: NASA Wavelength
Date Added:: 10/05/2018

Saltwater Circuit

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Students build a saltwater circuit, which is an electrical circuit that uses saltwater as part of the circuit. Students investigate the conductivity of saltwater, and develop an understanding of how the amount of salt in a solution impacts how much electrical current flows through the circuit. They learn about one real-world application of a saltwater circuit — as a desalination plant tool to test for the removal of salt from ocean water.

Subject:: Chemistry; Environmental Science; Physics; Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Provider:: TeachEngineering
Provider Set:: TeachEngineering
Author:: Carleigh Samson; Denise W. Carlson; Juan Ramirez Jr.; Stephanie Rivale
Date Added:: 09/18/2014

Sand or Rock: Finding Out from 1000 km (2001 version)

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Sand or Rock: Finding Out from 1000 km (2001 version)

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This is an activity about the differences in thermal behavior between similar materials having different physical properties. Learners will measure temperature of two different surfaces; sand and stone; on a sunny day, make a series of temperature measurements, and plot the results. Extensions include experimenting with different materials, using temperature sensors and noncontact infrared thermometers. The activity is analogous with remote sensing of thermal properties in the Saturn system measured by Cassini. (Note: a separate version of this activity was developed in 2008 for PUMAS - Practical Uses of Math and Science).

Subject:: Math; Physics; Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Provider:: NASA
Provider Set:: NASA Wavelength
Date Added:: 10/05/2018

Sand or Rock? Finding Out from 1000 km (2008 PUMAS version)

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Sand or Rock? Finding Out from 1000 km (2008 PUMAS version)

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In this activity, students are introduced to the concept of remote sensing. In the course of this experiment, students will investigate heat conduction on two surfaces and understand the application of these techniques to spacecraft investigations of surfaces in the solar system. Materials required for the outdoor demonstration include a cement step, sand, laboratory thermometers, foam rubber, and a meter stick. An optional indoor experimental set up uses twin desk lamps with equal-wattage tungsten bulbs and an infrared thermometer. A student datasheet accompanies the activity. This resource is from PUMAS - Practical Uses of Math and Science - a collection of brief examples created by scientists and engineers showing how math and science topics taught in K-12 classes have real world applications.

Subject:: Physics; Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Simulation
Provider:: NASA
Provider Set:: NASA Wavelength
Date Added:: 10/05/2018

Scaling the Map

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Scaling the Map

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Students learn how to determine map distances and areas using the map scale. They get a feel for how much an area represents on the map in relation to the size they are suggesting for their underground caverns to shelter the Alabraska population.

Subject:: Physics; Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Provider:: TeachEngineering
Provider Set:: TeachEngineering
Date Added:: 09/18/2014

Science Channel - Learning Videos

Science Channel - Learning Videos

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"Learn about outer space, leading scientific exploration, new technology, earth science basics, & more with science videos & news from Science Channel."

Including "How It's Made"
Free Science Channel Episodes
How the Universe Works
Outrageous Science
Earth Science
Myth Busters Jr

Subject:: Astronomy; Biology; Computer Science; Earth Science; Food Studies; Physical Science; Physics; Practical & Applied Arts; Science; Social Studies
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Author:: Science Channel
Date Added:: 06/17/2024

Science Conference

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Science Conference

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This is an activity about sunspots and solar flares. Learners will work collaboratively to create abstracts detailing their knowledge of sunspots and solar flares and then present their work to the entire audience. A background understanding of our Sun and its features is needed prior to starting this activity. This is activity 4 in Exploring Magnetism in Solar Flares.

Subject:: Physics; Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Assessment
Provider:: NASA
Provider Set:: NASA Wavelength
Date Added:: 10/05/2018

Science Friday

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For elementary to high school students with lessons that engage through stories and podcasts. Segments in categories like Physics & Chemistry, Earth Science, Brain and Biology, and more will provide kids with a new way of seeing science.

Select EDUCATE from the top menu and use the filters to find the grade, subject and topic you need resources for.

Subject:: Biology; Chemistry; Earth Science; Environmental Science; Physical Science; Physics; Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Homework/Assignment; Podcast
Author:: Science Friday
Date Added:: 03/23/2020

Science Kids: Fun Experiments, Cool Facts, Online Games, Activities, Projects, Ideas, Technology

Science Kids: Fun Experiments, Cool Facts, Online Games, Activities, Projects, Ideas, Technology

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Science Kids is the home of science & technology on the Internet for children around the world.

Learn more about the amazing world of science by enjoying our fun science experiments, cool facts, online games, free activities, ideas, lesson plans, photos, quizzes, videos & science fair projects.

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-fun stuff!

Subject:: Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Earth Science; Environmental Science; Math; Physical Science; Physics; Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Game; Homework/Assignment; Lesson; Simulation; Teaching/Learning Strategy
Author:: Science Kids
Date Added:: 01/29/2019

The Science Spot

The Science Spot

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This site offers take-home science projects that can be completed with or without Internet access, all free of charge.

Subject:: Biology; Chemistry; Earth Science; Environmental Science; Forensic Science; Physical Science; Physics; Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Homework/Assignment
Author:: The Science Spot
Date Added:: 03/24/2020

The Science of Spring Force

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The Science of Spring Force

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Students use data acquisition equipment to learn about force and displacement in regard to simple and complex machines. In the engineering world, materials and systems are tested by applying forces and measuring the resulting displacements. The relationship between the force applied on a material, and its resulting displacement, is a distinct property of the material, which is measured in order to evaluate the material for correct use in structures and machines.

Subject:: Biology; Physics; Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Provider:: TeachEngineering
Provider Set:: TeachEngineering
Author:: Irina Igel; Ronald Poveda
Date Added:: 09/18/2014

The Science of Swinging

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The Science of Swinging

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Students learn what a pendulum is and how it works in the context of amusement park rides. While exploring the physics of pendulums, they are also introduced to Newton's first law of motion about continuous motion and inertia.

Subject:: Physics; Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Lesson
Provider:: TeachEngineering
Provider Set:: TeachEngineering
Author:: Ashleigh Bailey; Denise W. Carlson; Malinda S. Zarske; Megan Podlogar
Date Added:: 09/18/2014

Sciences, on explore !

Sciences, on explore !

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« Sciences, on explore! Vous propose de petites expériences pour découvrir les sciences!

« 35 expériences accompagnées de courtes vidéos et de fiches explicatives destinées au personnel enseignant. »

Expériences:

-Un sens d'équilibre inégalé (structures, forces, mécanismes)
-Un pendule coinceur (forces et mouvement, cinématique)
-Le secret de la couche jetable (matière et énergie, fluides, réactions chimiques)
-Conçois un circuit
-Un bolide de course (forces et mouvement, énergie potentielle élastique)
-Un ballon criard (énergie cinétique, le son)
-La boisson gazeuse invisible (mélanges, réactions chimiques)
-Un extincteur au dioxyde de carbone (fluides, réactions chimiques)
-La machine à bruit (son)
-Des ustensiles en équilibre (structures, mécanismes, forces)
-Un sifflet tout simple (son, fluides, ondes sonores)
-L'éclatement énigmatique d'un ballon (lumière et son, chaleur, optique)
-Le ballon-fakir (forces, mécanismes, énergie mécanique)
-Des poumons artificiels (êtres vivants, systèmes du corps humain cellule, anatomie)
-De la fécule de maïs électrique (forces, électricité, atomes)
-Une bouteille trouée (matière, forces, vol, mécanismes, fluides, systèmes hydrauliques)
-Des pièces de monnaie multicolores (matière, mélanges, réactions chimiques)
-Un nuage dans une bouteille (air et eau, matière, substances pures, fluides, systèmes hydrographiques, changements climatiques, environnement)
-Une pile fruitée (électricité)
-Des courants de convection multicolores (liquides, chaleur, mélanges, fluides, systèmes hydrographiques, changements climatiques, énergie thermique)
-Incroyable colonne multicouche (liquides, mélanges, fluides, systèmes hydrographiques)
-Des œillets multicolores (êtres vivants, plantes, biodiversité, biologie, anatomie)
-Une catapulte toute simple (forces, mécanismes, structures, cinématique)
-Des pipettes submersibles (fluides, mécanismes, forces, systèmes hydrauliques, dynamique)
-La balle de tennis de table volante (forces, vol, systèmes pneumatiques)
-Un œuf gonflé ou ratatiné (cellule, systèmes animaux, réactions chimiques)
-Un kaléidoscope maison (lumière, optique)
-Un anneau inertiel (forces, mécanismes, énergie mécanique, dynamique)
-Les livres indissociables (forces, mécanismes, réactions chimiques, chimie organique)
-L’absorption de déversements de pétrole (mélanges, fluides, systèmes hydrographiques, réactions chimiques, chimie organique)
-Un four solaire à s’mores (lumière, matière, énergie, chaleur, changements climatiques, environnement)
-Le tissu photosensible (matière, chaleur, lumière, optique, changements climatiques)
-Le pouvoir de l’air (air et eau, forces, vol, systèmes pneumatiques)
-Un thermomètre artisanal (air et eau, chaleur, environnement, fluides)
-Pourquoi l’eau monte-t-elle? (matière, mélanges, chaleur, changements climatiques)

Subject:: Biology; Chemistry; Physical Science; Physics; Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Author:: Le Centre franco; Le Centre franco-ontarien de ressources pédagogiques; CFORP
Date Added:: 03/18/2024

Scientific Notation

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In this activity students convert antilogs to logs, and logs to antilogs using scientific notation as an intermediate step. They will thereby develop a look-up table for solving math problems by using logarithms.åÊThis is activity D2 in the "Far Out Math" educator's guide. Lessons in the guide include activities in which students measure,compare quantities as orders of magnitude, become familiar with scientific notation, and develop an understanding of exponents and logarithms using examples from NASA's GLAST mission. These are skills needed to understand the very large and very small quantities characteristic of astronomical observations. Note: In 2008, GLAST was renamed Fermi, for the physicist Enrico Fermi.

Subject:: Math; Physics; Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Lesson
Provider:: NASA
Provider Set:: NASA Wavelength
Date Added:: 10/05/2018

The Search for Surfactants: What Is the Best Soap?

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The Search for Surfactants: What Is the Best Soap?

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Student teams are challenged to evaluate the design of several liquid soaps to answer the question, “Which soap is the best?” Through two simple teacher class demonstrations and the activity investigation, students learn about surface tension and how it is measured, the properties of surfactants (soaps), and how surfactants change the surface properties of liquids. As they evaluate the engineering design of real-world products (different liquid dish washing soap brands), students see the range of design constraints such as cost, reliability, effectiveness and environmental impact. By investigating the critical micelle concentration of various soaps, students determine which requires less volume to be an effective cleaning agent, factors related to both the cost and environmental impact of the surfactant. By investigating the minimum surface tension of the soap, students determine which dissolves dirt and oil most effectively and thus cleans with the least effort. Students evaluate these competing criteria and make their own determination as to which of five liquid soaps make the “best” soap, giving their own evidence and scientific reasoning. They make the connection between gathered data and the real-world experience in using these liquid soaps.

Subject:: Math; Physical Science; Physics; Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Provider:: TeachEngineering
Author:: Lauchlin Blue; Shawn Richard
Date Added:: 05/07/2018

Searching for the Sun

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Searching for the Sun

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This is an activity about sunlight as an energy source. Learners will create a plant box and observe that a plant will grow toward the Sun, its primary source of energy. This hands-on activity is an additional lesson as part of the book, The Day Joshua Jumped Too Much.

Subject:: Math; Physics; Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Assessment; Diagram/Illustration; Lesson
Provider:: NASA
Provider Set:: NASA Wavelength
Date Added:: 10/05/2018

Secondary Science Implementation Support in Saskatchewan

Secondary Science Implementation Support in Saskatchewan

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Welcome to Secondary Science Implementation Support. This site from the Ministry of Education in SK has a huge collection of excellent supports for High School Science.

There are currently over 500 supports available.

Select "Support Materials" from the menu on the left.

This site houses materials developed to support teachers' implementation of secondary science courses. The Support Materials section contains materials that have been developed and refined by each of the course-specific Secondary Implementation Support teams. Teachers are free to use these materials as they wish.
Any teacher may post questions in the Discussion Board and/or share their materials. Note that copyright must be respected in all cases.

Support materials for Science 10, Health Science 20, Environmental Science 20, Physical Science 20, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Biology 30, Earth Science 30, Computer Science 20 and Computer Science 30 have been posted.

You must be logged into Blackboard to see the supports.

This resource can help you access Blackboard as a SK Teacher if you are having difficulty: https://s3.amazonaws.com/sws.oercommons.org/media/editor/30/Accessing_Blackboard.pdf (Copy and paste this url into a browser).

Please note: You will need to click "Open this in a new window" to view the resource when the message appears.

Subject:: Biology; Career & Work Exploration; Chemistry; Computer Science; Environmental Science; Health Science; Physical Science; Physics; Practical & Applied Arts; Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Homework/Assignment; Lesson; Teaching/Learning Strategy; Unit of Study
Author:: SK Science Implementation Support Team; Saskatchewan Ministry of Education
Date Added:: 05/06/2019

Security System Design

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Security System Design

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Students apply everything they have learned about light properties and laser technologies to designing, constructing and presenting laser-based security systems that protect the school's mummified troll. In the associated activity, students "test their mettle" by constructing their security system using a PVC pipe frame, lasers and mirrors. In the lesson, students "go public" by creating informational presentations that explain their systems, and serve as embedded assessment, testing each student's understanding of light properties.

Subject:: Physics; Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Lesson
Provider:: TeachEngineering
Provider Set:: TeachEngineering
Author:: Meghan Murphy
Date Added:: 09/18/2014

Seeing Interference Fringes

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Seeing Interference Fringes

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In this demonstration, students detect the interference of waves and measure wave phenomena using an experimental apparatus consisting of a laser pointer, a second surface mirror scrap (like a bathroom mirror) binder clips, razor blade, ruler, and a white wall or projection screen. Appendices with a discussion of physical principles and extension activities are included. This resource is from PUMAS - Practical Uses of Math and Science - a collection of brief examples created by scientists and engineers showing how math and science topics taught in K-12 classes have real world applications.

Subject:: Physics; Science
Material Type:: Simulation
Provider:: NASA
Provider Set:: NASA Wavelength
Date Added:: 10/05/2018