General Science, Language Arts, Math

• Understood that science is a tool we use to make sense of what we observe and to gain new knowledge.
• Learned the elements of the scientific method, i.e., careful measurements and observation, changing one variable at a time, generating and testing hypotheses, and repeatability.
• Learned to record results.
• Learned to draw inferences and connect his knowledge to his world.
• Understood that the scientific process is something he can do.

Grade Levels: K-6

General Science - Plant Biology and Chemistry

• Students will observe the growth of a seed.
• Students will predict what will happen when seeds are planted without soil.
• Students will conduct an experiment using a hydroponic system.
• Students will compare/contrast seedlings planted in a fertilizer component with a control system of plain water.
• Students will draw conclusions about plant growth using hydroponics and nutrient components.

Grade Levels: 3-5

General Science

To illustrate the molecular nature of matter and to show that chemical change involves alteration of molecules.

Grade Levels: 3-6

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General Science, Physical Science

• Realize that a complex problem can be solved by applying the scientific method.
• Understand how the scientific method may be used to solve a complex problem within a team atmosphere.
• Recognize that scientific knowledge has been acquired through everyday activities.

Grade Levels: 4-6

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Interdisciplinary

• To use a model investigation to introduce and integrate the teaching of the scientific method into the math, reading, social studies, and language arts programs.
• Students will learn and demonstrate the process of the scientific method of investigation.
• Students will use this knowledge in designing an experiment.
• Students will use skills in math, language arts, and reading to design and explain the experiment.
• Students may use the format presented to design experiments to test common household products.

Grade Levels: 5-8

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General Science, Chemistry

Upon completion of these activities the student will be able to:
1. Recognize and use chemical indicators in the lab.
2. Recognize the need for safety while doing chemical experiments.
3. Understand the need for following precise directions.

Grade Levels: 5 - 8

Using Newsprint as a UV Detector

Goals:
1. To broaden students' knowledge and understanding of science relationships to everyday living.
2. To make the students aware of science safety rules that should be followed at all times.
3. To work in groups with other students in order to utilize the various scientific behaviors.
4. To help the students develop their problem solving skills.
5. To provide the students with a model of the scientific method.
6. To promote scientific inquiry among the students.
7. To have the students follow written directions.
8. To provide students with information on the effects of ultraviolet radiation.
9. To have the students illustrate the productivity of the spectrum.
10. Upon completion of this laboratory investigation the students will be able to utilize some of their process skills.

Grade Levels: 6 - 8

Scientific Method

• Students will learn the six step scientific method through experimentation.
• Students will display knowledge of adhesives used in daily life and be able to measure the differences in adhesives based on testing for tack, shear, and peel.
• Students will enhance their research skills.

Grade Levels: 6-8

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Exploring Exothermic Rehydration of Gypsum

Upon completion of this lesson, the student will:
1. Design an experiment as a "Fair Test".
2. Identify quantitative variables.
3. Recognize ncontrolled variables and the need to minimize them.

Grade Levels: 6-9

Investigating the Physics of Flight

Students will develop an understanding of the scientific method, as well as the principles of flight.

Grade Levels: 7-9

General Science, Chemistry

Upon completion of this unit, the student will
1. Understand the random nature of nuclear decay and radiation
2. Appreciate that risk assessment is a matter of probabilities
3. Recognize the various ways to control exposure to radiation
4. Deal with the problem of nuclear waste in a rational rather than emotional way

Grade Level: Senior High School