Middle School / Physical Science

Waves and Energy

Students learn that sound is produced by vibrating objects, that sound travels from a source through air, solids, and liquids, and its loudness depends...

Middle School / Physical Science

Forces and Interactions

Students will investigate the relationship between force and acceleration. Newton's first law and and second law will also be explored.

Middle School / Physical Science

Acid Rain and Weathering

Students will use a pH sensor and vinegar to model the effects of acid rain on various materials.

Middle School / Life Science

Photosynthesis

Guide students to measure the change in carbon dioxide (in a closed system) with a carbon dioxide sensor to facilitate an understanding of the relationship...

Middle School / Physical Science

Introduction to Acids and Bases

Students will use a pH sensor to determine the pH of common household substances.

Middle School / Life Science

Thermoregulation

Students will explore the relationship between internal body temperature and the skin surface temperature of their hand under different conditions.

Middle School / Earth Science

Seasons and Temperature

Students will use different models to recreate the effects of the Sun on Earth. In Part 1, students use a model to examine the equinox. In Part 2, students...

Middle School / Earth Science

Night and Day

Students will be using different models to recreate the effects of the Sun on Earth. In Part 1, students use a simple model to examine night and day. In...

Middle School / Earth Science

Humidity and Dew Point

Students use a weather sensor to examine the differences between absolute and relative humidity and relate those to dew point.

Middle School / Physical Science

Describing Motion

Students will use a motion sensor to investigate how position, velocity, and acceleration may all be described and quantified when explaining motion.

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