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Why Does a Plant Have Leaves?- science lesson, science experiment /activity
Materials: 2 potted plants(same kind of plant) with leaves (I like larger leaves best for this experiment) scissors ruler paper water 1.Label the 2 plants, plant A and plant B (or however you want to do it). 2. Cut all … Continue reading
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Tagged experiment, leaves, photosynthesis, plant experiment, plant leaves, plants, science activity, science experiment, why does a plant need leaves, why does plant need leaves
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Testing the Absorbency of Paper Towels and the Sham-wowTM! (part 2) – science
From eurekahandsonmindsonscience.blogspot.com Part Two – Using the Smarter Science Framework to Design and Conduct the Inquiry Click here for Part One Click here for Part Three If you read my previous blog posting you know that I spent a considerable … Continue reading
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Tagged collaborative learning, conducting inquiry, design, Engage, Essentials Science, experiment, inquiry learning, paper towel absorbency, science education, Sham-wowTM, smarter science framework, SNC1L, SNC2L
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Testing the Absorbency of Paper Towels and the Sham-wowTM! (part one) – science
From eurekahandsonmindsonscience.blogspot.com Part One – Laying the Ground Work (ENGAGE) Click here for part Two Click here for part Three During the new semester one of my teaching assignments is a split class of grade 9 and 10 Essentials Science … Continue reading
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Tagged collaborative learning, Engage, Essentials Science, experiment, inquiry based learning, paper towel absorbency, Science Daily Life, science education, ScienceInMedia, Sham-wowTM, smarter science, SNC1L, SNC2L
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Berry pH Paper- a homemade litmus test to detect acids and bases, science experiment
From stevespanglerscience.com Materials 1/2 cup of blackberries 1/4 cup of water 2 tablespoons of dish soap 1/4 cup of vinegar Bowls or other containers Water Scissors White construction paper Paper towels Zipper lock bag Making the Paper Remove any stems … Continue reading
Posted in Chemistry, High School, High School Lesson Plans, Intermediate Grades, Intermediate Grades Lesson Plans, Late Elementary, Late Elementary Lesson Plans, Lesson Plans, Science, Science Lesson Plans
Tagged acidic, acids, bases, basic, experiment, litmus paper, litmus test, pH, pH paper, science experiment, science lesson
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Sprout Shamrocks- St. Patrick’s Day science experiment and craft
1.About 1 week before St. Patrick’s Day, cut out a shamrock for each child out of terrycloth. 2.Have the children place their shamrocks in aluminum pie tins and add a little water. 3. Let them sprinkle alfalfa seeds all over … Continue reading
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Tagged experiment, plant, science, science experiment, seeds, shamrock, sprout shamrocks, st patricks day, st. patrick's day
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Buzzing Noise Maker- science experiment for elementary or intermediate
From stevespanglerscience.com Simple attention grabbing, noise creating buzzer Materials Index card Wide rubber band 2 adhesive backed foam pieces String or yarn Jumbo craft stick (tongue depressor) Scissors Use the scissors to cut two of the corners off of a … Continue reading
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Tagged experiment, noise, noise maker, science, science experiment, science experiments, sound, vibration
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Seven Layer Density Column- science experiment, lesson for elementary, intermediate, or high school
From stevespanglerscience.com Think of it as a science burrito… Anyone can stack blocks, boxes, or books, but only those with a steady hand and a little understanding of chemistry can stack liquids. What if you could stack seven different liquids … Continue reading
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Tagged 7 layer density, 7 layer density column, dense, density, density column, experiment, mass, science, seven layer density, seven layer density column, volume
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Cornstarch Science – Quicksand Goo- science experiment, lesson for elementary, intermediate, or high school
From stevespanglerscience.com Mix up a batch of gooey material that behaves just like real quicksand. Anyone who has ever watched a classic western movie knows about the dangers of quicksand. You know… that gooey stuff that grabs a hold of … Continue reading
Spinning Disk Illusion- science experiment, lesson for elementary, intermediate, high school
From stevespanglerscience.com You might have heard the term, “Faster than the human eye.” But is there really something that can happen so fast that a normal human eye can’t register it? Believe it or not, it’s absolutely possible and the … Continue reading
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Tagged experiment, eyes, illusion, optical illusion, science, spinning disk
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CD Hovercraft- science experiment, lesson for for elementary, intermediate, high school
From stevespanglerscience.com Build a homemade, hovering toy using air pressure Using a CD, a balloon, and a few other household items you can create a working hovercraft. Materials Compact disc (CD) Sports bottle cap (push/pull closure) Card stock or thin … Continue reading
Tornado in a Bottle – Tornado Tube- science experiment, lesson for elementary, intermediate, high school
From stevespanglerscience.com Materials Two plastic soda bottles (1 or 2 liter size) Pitcher of water Stopwatch or watch with a second hand to record your times Tornado Tube connector toy How long does it take to empty a soda bottle … Continue reading
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Tagged air, air and water, experiment, science, tornado, tornado in a bottle, vortex, weather
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Color Changing Milk- science experiment, lesson for elementary, intermediate, high school
From stevespanglerscience.com It’s an explosion of color! Some very unusual things happen when you mix a little milk, food coloring, and a drop of liquid soap. Use this experiment to amaze your friends and uncover the scientific secrets of soap. … Continue reading
Color Changing Carnations- science experiment, lesson for elementary and intermediate grades
From the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago. Color-Changing Carnations Flowers are living things that need nourishment to grow. Using their roots, flowers “drink” water up into their stems, leaves and flowers to make food. Eventually, the water evaporates from … Continue reading
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