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Labdisc Lesson Library

We have an extensive lesson library of activities ranging from elementary to high school and covering science areas for biology, chemistry, environmental, and physical science. These lessons, many aligned to the NGSS standards, allow students to experience hands-on STEM learning beyond the traditional science lab.

 

Elementary School

 

Light Absorbency
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Checking and comparing the light absorbency of different pairs of sunglasses
1-PS4-3. Plan and conduct an investigation to determine the effect of placing objects made with different materials in the path of a beam of light
Our Heart Rate
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Recording heart rate before and after exercise

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A Walk in the Park
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Recording temperature changes at a city’s busy intersection and in a nearby park or garden
K-ESS2-1. Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time
Night and Day
PDF
Examining temperature and light changes over a full day
1-ESS1-2. Make observations at different times of year to relate the amount of daylight to the time of year
How Loud Is Sound?
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Measuring the decay of sound level over distance

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The Temperature Around Us
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Recording the temperatures of different substances
K-ESS2-1. Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time
What Is Distance?
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Examining the relationship between speed, time, and distance, and exploring graphs of distance versus time

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Light Absorbency
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Checking and comparing the light absorbency of different pairs of sunglasses
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1-PS4-3. Plan and conduct an investigation to determine the effect of placing objects made with different materials in the path of a beam of light
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Our Heart Rate
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Recording heart rate before and after exercise
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A Walk in the Park
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Recording temperature changes at a city’s busy intersection and in a nearby park or garden
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K-ESS2-1. Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time
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Night and Day
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Examining temperature and light changes over a full day
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1-ESS1-2. Make observations at different times of year to relate the amount of daylight to the time of year
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How Loud Is Sound?
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Measuring the decay of sound level over distance
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The Temperature Around Us
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Recording the temperatures of different substances
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K-ESS2-1. Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time
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What Is Distance?
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Examining the relationship between speed, time, and distance, and exploring graphs of distance versus time
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Grades 3–5 Experiments

Air Pressure
Measuring the air pressure inside a plastic bottle

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All Charged Up
Comparing the voltage and current output of different sized batteries
4-PS3-2. Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents
Conductors and Insulators
Measuring the amount of electrical current flowing through different types of circuits
4-PS3-2. Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents
Coping with a Warm Environment
Measuring environmental temperature and humidity

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Feel the Beat
Recording heart rate before and after exercise using an ear clip sensor

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Make Your Own Battery
Measuring the electricity produced by four different types of homemade batteries

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Right on Target
Recording heart rate before and after exercise using an ear clip sensor and determining target heart rate

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Sources of Heat Other Than Sunlight
Measuring heat created by mechanical and electrical sources

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Temperatures Around Us
Measuring environmental temperatures from a variety of locations around the school
3-ESS2-1. Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season
The Sun’s Effects
Measuring the temperatures of 10 different locations around the school yard

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Weather and Climate
Measuring daily weather conditions including temperature, humidity, air pressure, and precipitation

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What’s the Weather Like Today?
Measuring daily weather conditions—including temperature, humidity, air pressure, and precipitation—and comparing to measurements taken on other days
3-ESS2-1. Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season
What’s the pHuss
Measuring the pH of a variety of substances

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A Walk in the Park
Measuring ambient temperature and humidity to see how the presence of “green space” effects these parameters

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Air Pressure
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Measuring the air pressure inside a plastic bottle
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All Charged Up
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Comparing the voltage and current output of different sized batteries
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4-PS3-2. Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents
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Conductors and Insulators
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Measuring the amount of electrical current flowing through different types of circuits
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4-PS3-2. Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents
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Coping with a Warm Environment
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Measuring environmental temperature and humidity
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Feel the Beat
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Recording heart rate before and after exercise using an ear clip sensor
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Make Your Own Battery
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Measuring the electricity produced by four different types of homemade batteries
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Right on Target
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Recording heart rate before and after exercise using an ear clip sensor and determining target heart rate
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Sources of Heat Other Than Sunlight
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Measuring heat created by mechanical and electrical sources
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Temperatures Around Us
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Measuring environmental temperatures from a variety of locations around the school
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3-ESS2-1. Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season
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The Sun’s Effects
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Measuring the temperatures of 10 different locations around the school yard
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Weather and Climate
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DOCX
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Measuring daily weather conditions including temperature, humidity, air pressure, and precipitation
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What’s the Weather Like Today?
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DOCX
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Measuring daily weather conditions—including temperature, humidity, air pressure, and precipitation—and comparing to measurements taken on other days
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3-ESS2-1. Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season
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What’s the pHuss
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Measuring the pH of a variety of substances
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A Walk in the Park
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Measuring ambient temperature and humidity to see how the presence of “green space” effects these parameters
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Middle/High School Biology

Do Seeds Metabolize?
Measuring carbon dioxide production in seeds before and during germination
MS-LS2-3. Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem

HS-LS2-5. Develop a model to illustrate the role of photosynthesis and cellular respiration in the cycling of carbon among the biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere
Mammalian Diving Reflex
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Decreasing the heart rate when submerged in cold water to preserve body heat
MS-LS1-8. Gather and synthesize information that sensory receptors respond to stimuli by sending messages to the brain for immediate behavior or storage as memories

HS-LS1-3. Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that feedback mechanisms maintain homeostasis
City Microclimate
Measuring temperature and humidity in green areas and around urban areas

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Acid Rain
Determining the pH of acid rain and understanding the effects of it
HS-ESS3-6. Use a computational representation to illustrate the relationships among Earth systems and how those relationships are being modified due to human activity
Beer-Lambert Law
Measuring percentage transmittance of solutions at different concentrations

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Sweat Production
Measuring temperature and humidity changes relative to perspiration
HS-LS1-3. Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that feedback mechanisms maintain homeostasis
Our Heart Rate
Measuring our heart rate at rest and after physical activity
HS-LS1-3. Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that feedback mechanisms maintain homeostasis
Temperature Variation Between Night and Day
Measuring thermal oscillation and luminosity during a full day
MS-ESS1-1. Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons
Photosynthesis
Measuring air pressure inside an active photosynthetic system
MS-LS1-6. Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for the role of photosynthesis in the cycling of matter and flow of energy into and out of organisms

HS-LS1-5. Use a model to illustrate how photosynthesis transforms light energy into stored chemical energy
Photosynthesis—Dissolved Oxygen
Measuring dissolved oxygen inside an active photosynthetic system
MS-LS1-6. Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for the role of photosynthesis in the cycling of matter and flow of energy into and out of organisms

HS-LS1-5. Use a model to illustrate how photosynthesis transforms light energy into stored chemical energy
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Do Seeds Metabolize?
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Measuring carbon dioxide production in seeds before and during germination
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MS-LS2-3. Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem

HS-LS2-5. Develop a model to illustrate the role of photosynthesis and cellular respiration in the cycling of carbon among the biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere
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Mammalian Diving Reflex
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Decreasing the heart rate when submerged in cold water to preserve body heat
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MS-LS1-8. Gather and synthesize information that sensory receptors respond to stimuli by sending messages to the brain for immediate behavior or storage as memories

HS-LS1-3. Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that feedback mechanisms maintain homeostasis
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City Microclimate
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Measuring temperature and humidity in green areas and around urban areas
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Acid Rain
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Determining the pH of acid rain and understanding the effects of it
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HS-ESS3-6. Use a computational representation to illustrate the relationships among Earth systems and how those relationships are being modified due to human activity
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Beer-Lambert Law
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PPTX
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Measuring percentage transmittance of solutions at different concentrations
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Sweat Production
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PPTX
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Measuring temperature and humidity changes relative to perspiration
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HS-LS1-3. Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that feedback mechanisms maintain homeostasis
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Our Heart Rate
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Measuring our heart rate at rest and after physical activity
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HS-LS1-3. Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that feedback mechanisms maintain homeostasis
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Temperature Variation Between Night and Day
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PPTX
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Measuring thermal oscillation and luminosity during a full day
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MS-ESS1-1. Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons
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Photosynthesis
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PPTX
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Measuring air pressure inside an active photosynthetic system
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MS-LS1-6. Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for the role of photosynthesis in the cycling of matter and flow of energy into and out of organisms

HS-LS1-5. Use a model to illustrate how photosynthesis transforms light energy into stored chemical energy
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Photosynthesis—Dissolved Oxygen
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Measuring dissolved oxygen inside an active photosynthetic system
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MS-LS1-6. Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for the role of photosynthesis in the cycling of matter and flow of energy into and out of organisms

HS-LS1-5. Use a model to illustrate how photosynthesis transforms light energy into stored chemical energy

 

Middle/High School Chemistry

Titration
Using the technique of acid-base titration to find the concentration of a strong acid

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Endo/Exothermic Reactions
Performing different measurements to examine which reactions release or consume heat
MS-PS1-6. Undertake a design project to construct, test, and modify a device that either releases or absorbs thermal energy by chemical processes.

HS-PS1-2. Construct and revise an explanation for the outcome of a simple chemical reaction based on the outermost electron states of atoms, trends in the periodic table, and knowledge of the patterns of chemical properties
Specific Heat
Heating different liquids to the same temperature (70 degrees celcius) and comparing their individual cooling curves
MS-PS1-4. Develop a model that predicts and describes changes in particle motion, temperature, and state of a pure substance when thermal energy is added or removed.

HS-PS3-4. Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that the transfer of thermal energy when two components of different temperature are combined within a closed system results in a more uniform energy distribution among the components in the system
Water Phase Changes
Analyzing temperature changes in water as a result of a physical state transition
MS-PS1-2. Analyze and interpret data on the properties of substances before and after the substances interact to determine if a chemical reaction has occurred

HS-PS1-3. Plan and conduct an investigation to gather evidence to compare the structure of substances at the bulk scale to infer the strength of electrical forces between particles.
HS-ESS2-5

Plan and conduct an investigation of the properties of water and its effects on Earth materials and surface processes
Boyle’s Law
Measuring air pressure in a closed container while verifying the relationship between air pressure and volume

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Liquid Conductivity
Studying the relationship between dissolved ions and the conductivity of a saline water solution

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Beer-Lambert Law
Measuring percentage transmittance of solutions at different concentrations

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Candle Flame
Measuring the temperature of a flame according to the “three zones model”

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How Acidic Are the Things We Drink?
Measuring the pH of different beverages

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How Does Atmospheric Pressure Vary?
Measuring atmospheric pressure at different levels above sea level
MS-ESS2-5. Collect data to provide evidence for how the motions and complex interactions of air masses result in changes in weather conditions
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Titration
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Using the technique of acid-base titration to find the concentration of a strong acid
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Endo/Exothermic Reactions
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PPTX
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Performing different measurements to examine which reactions release or consume heat
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MS-PS1-6. Undertake a design project to construct, test, and modify a device that either releases or absorbs thermal energy by chemical processes.

HS-PS1-2. Construct and revise an explanation for the outcome of a simple chemical reaction based on the outermost electron states of atoms, trends in the periodic table, and knowledge of the patterns of chemical properties
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Specific Heat
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PPTX
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Heating different liquids to the same temperature (70 degrees celcius) and comparing their individual cooling curves
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MS-PS1-4. Develop a model that predicts and describes changes in particle motion, temperature, and state of a pure substance when thermal energy is added or removed.

HS-PS3-4. Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that the transfer of thermal energy when two components of different temperature are combined within a closed system results in a more uniform energy distribution among the components in the system
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Water Phase Changes
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PPTX
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Analyzing temperature changes in water as a result of a physical state transition
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MS-PS1-2. Analyze and interpret data on the properties of substances before and after the substances interact to determine if a chemical reaction has occurred

HS-PS1-3. Plan and conduct an investigation to gather evidence to compare the structure of substances at the bulk scale to infer the strength of electrical forces between particles.
HS-ESS2-5

Plan and conduct an investigation of the properties of water and its effects on Earth materials and surface processes
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Boyle’s Law
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PPTX
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Measuring air pressure in a closed container while verifying the relationship between air pressure and volume
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Liquid Conductivity
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PPTX
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Studying the relationship between dissolved ions and the conductivity of a saline water solution
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Beer-Lambert Law
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PPTX
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Measuring percentage transmittance of solutions at different concentrations
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Candle Flame
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PPTX
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Measuring the temperature of a flame according to the “three zones model”
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How Acidic Are the Things We Drink?
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PPTX
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Measuring the pH of different beverages
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How Does Atmospheric Pressure Vary?
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PPTX
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Measuring atmospheric pressure at different levels above sea level
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MS-ESS2-5. Collect data to provide evidence for how the motions and complex interactions of air masses result in changes in weather conditions

 

Middle/High School Environmental Studies

Exploring Our Environment
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14 hands-on environmental science experiments

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Water Quality
Measuring and comparing the turbidity of different water sources and the effect on aquatic life
HS-ESS3-1. Construct an explanation based on evidence for how the availability of natural resources, the occurrence of natural hazards, and changes in climate have influenced human activity
UV and Sunblock
Measuring and comparing the levels of ultraviolet radiation through different types of filters

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Cloud Detection
Measuring infrared temperature from the environment to characterize the current weather

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Greenhouse Effect
Using a greenhouse to model the effects of the atmosphere on Earth’s temperature
HS-LS2-7. Design, evaluate, and refine a solution for reducing the impacts of human activities on the environment and biodiversity
Liquid Conductivity
Studying the relationship between dissolved ions and the conductivity of a saline water solution

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Acid Rain
Determining the pH of acid rain and understanding the effects of it
HS-ESS3-6. Use a computational representation to illustrate the relationships among Earth systems and how those relationships are being modified due to human activity
Variation of Light Intensity
PPTX | INK
Measuring the light intensity of different light sources

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City Microclimate
Measuring environmental temperature and humidity in green areas and around urban areas

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Photosynthesis
Measuring air pressure inside an active photosynthetic system
MS-LS1-6. Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for the role of photosynthesis in the cycling of matter and flow of energy into and out of organisms

HS-LS1-5. Use a model to illustrate how photosynthesis transforms light energy into stored chemical energy
Photosynthesis—Dissolved Oxygen
Measuring dissolved oxygen inside an active photosynthetic system

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Temperature Variation Between Night and Day
Measuring thermal oscillation and luminosity during a full day
MS-ESS1-1. Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons
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Exploring Our Environment
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14 hands-on environmental science experiments
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Water Quality
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Measuring and comparing the turbidity of different water sources and the effect on aquatic life
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HS-ESS3-1. Construct an explanation based on evidence for how the availability of natural resources, the occurrence of natural hazards, and changes in climate have influenced human activity
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UV and Sunblock
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PPTX
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Measuring and comparing the levels of ultraviolet radiation through different types of filters
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Cloud Detection
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PPTX
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Measuring infrared temperature from the environment to characterize the current weather
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Greenhouse Effect
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Using a greenhouse to model the effects of the atmosphere on Earth’s temperature
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HS-LS2-7. Design, evaluate, and refine a solution for reducing the impacts of human activities on the environment and biodiversity
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Liquid Conductivity
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Studying the relationship between dissolved ions and the conductivity of a saline water solution
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Acid Rain
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PPTX
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Determining the pH of acid rain and understanding the effects of it
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HS-ESS3-6. Use a computational representation to illustrate the relationships among Earth systems and how those relationships are being modified due to human activity
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Variation of Light Intensity
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PPTX | INK
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Measuring the light intensity of different light sources
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City Microclimate
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PPTX
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Measuring environmental temperature and humidity in green areas and around urban areas
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Photosynthesis
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PPTX
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Measuring air pressure inside an active photosynthetic system
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MS-LS1-6. Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for the role of photosynthesis in the cycling of matter and flow of energy into and out of organisms

HS-LS1-5. Use a model to illustrate how photosynthesis transforms light energy into stored chemical energy
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Photosynthesis—Dissolved Oxygen
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Measuring dissolved oxygen inside an active photosynthetic system
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Temperature Variation Between Night and Day
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PPTX
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Measuring thermal oscillation and luminosity during a full day
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MS-ESS1-1. Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons

 

Middle/High School Physics

Earth’s Magnetic Field
Measuring the Earth’s magnetic field at a given location

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Newton’s Second Law
Studying the behavior of a propelled car

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Elastic Pendulum
Observing changes in the elastic force exerted by a spring acting as a pendulum

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Biot-Savart Law
Studying the magnetic field intensity variations around an inducting coil
MS-PS2-3. Ask questions about data to determine the factors that affect the strength of electric and magnetic forces

HS-PS2-5. Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that an electric current can produce a magnetic field and that a changing magnetic field can produce an electric current
Hooke’s Law
Studying the elongation produced in springs

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Ohm’s Law
Exploring Ohm’s law in parallel and series circuits

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Change in Momentum
Demonstrating the conservation of momentum
MS-PS2-1. Apply Newton’s Third Law to design a solution to a problem involving the motion of two colliding objects.
HS-PS2-3. Apply scientific and engineering ideas to design, evaluate, and refine a device that minimizes the force on a macroscopic object during a collision
Speed of Movement
Measuring the speed of a moving object in different situations
MS-PS3-2. Develop a model to describe that when the arrangement of objects interacting at a distance changes, different amounts of potential energy are stored in the system

HS-PS2-1. Analyze data to support the claim that Newton’s second law of motion describes the mathematical relationship among the net force on a macroscopic object, its mass, and its acceleration
Free Fall
Observing and analyzing the free fall motion of a bouncing ping pong ball
HS-PS2-4. Use mathematical representations of Newton’s Law of Gravitation and Coulomb’s Law to describe and predict the gravitational and electrostatic forces between objects
Lenz’s Law
Verifying Lenz’s law by measuring the electric current flowing through a coil created by an external magnetic field
MS-PS2-5. Conduct an investigation and evaluate the experimental design to provide evidence that fields exist between objects exerting forces on each other even though the objects are not in contact

HS-PS2-5. Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that an electric current can produce a magnetic field and that a changing magnetic field can produce an electric current
Boyle’s Law
Measuring air pressure in a closed container while verifying the relations between air pressure and volume

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Sound Waves
Recording sound waves and sound wave interference
HS-PS4-1. Use mathematical representations to support a claim regarding relationships among the frequency, wavelength, and speed of waves traveling in various media
Variation of Light Intensity
PPTX | INK
Measuring the light intensity of different light sources

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Friction
Investigating static and kinetic friction of a body on different surfaces

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Earth’s Magnetic Field
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Measuring the Earth’s magnetic field at a given location
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Newton’s Second Law
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PPTX
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Studying the behavior of a propelled car
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Elastic Pendulum
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PPTX
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Observing changes in the elastic force exerted by a spring acting as a pendulum
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Biot-Savart Law
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PPTX
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Studying the magnetic field intensity variations around an inducting coil
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MS-PS2-3. Ask questions about data to determine the factors that affect the strength of electric and magnetic forces

HS-PS2-5. Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that an electric current can produce a magnetic field and that a changing magnetic field can produce an electric current
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Hooke’s Law
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PPTX
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Studying the elongation produced in springs
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Ohm’s Law
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PPTX
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Exploring Ohm’s law in parallel and series circuits
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Change in Momentum
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Demonstrating the conservation of momentum
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MS-PS2-1. Apply Newton’s Third Law to design a solution to a problem involving the motion of two colliding objects.
HS-PS2-3. Apply scientific and engineering ideas to design, evaluate, and refine a device that minimizes the force on a macroscopic object during a collision
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Speed of Movement
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Measuring the speed of a moving object in different situations
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MS-PS3-2. Develop a model to describe that when the arrangement of objects interacting at a distance changes, different amounts of potential energy are stored in the system

HS-PS2-1. Analyze data to support the claim that Newton’s second law of motion describes the mathematical relationship among the net force on a macroscopic object, its mass, and its acceleration
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Free Fall
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Observing and analyzing the free fall motion of a bouncing ping pong ball
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HS-PS2-4. Use mathematical representations of Newton’s Law of Gravitation and Coulomb’s Law to describe and predict the gravitational and electrostatic forces between objects
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Lenz’s Law
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Verifying Lenz’s law by measuring the electric current flowing through a coil created by an external magnetic field
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MS-PS2-5. Conduct an investigation and evaluate the experimental design to provide evidence that fields exist between objects exerting forces on each other even though the objects are not in contact

HS-PS2-5. Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that an electric current can produce a magnetic field and that a changing magnetic field can produce an electric current
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Boyle’s Law
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Measuring air pressure in a closed container while verifying the relations between air pressure and volume
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Sound Waves
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PPTX
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Recording sound waves and sound wave interference
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HS-PS4-1. Use mathematical representations to support a claim regarding relationships among the frequency, wavelength, and speed of waves traveling in various media
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Variation of Light Intensity
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Measuring the light intensity of different light sources
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Friction
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Investigating static and kinetic friction of a body on different surfaces
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Project-Based Learning

Project GLOBE
Build a student weather station at your school and use the Labdisc to collect ongoing data about the weather conditions in your area
Project Nest Box
Collect data on light, humidity, sound, and temperature both inside and outside nesting boxes to find out what features make a birdhouse ideal
Turn Down the Noise
Measure the impact of noise pollution in your community and share this information with community leaders to help make your school and community a better and healthier place
What’s It Like Out There?
Include a Labdisc GenSci or Labdisc Enviro as part of the payload of a high-altitude, near-space weather balloon to record temperature, air pressure, sound, and GPS location during the balloon’s ascent and descent
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Project GLOBE
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Build a student weather station at your school and use the Labdisc to collect ongoing data about the weather conditions in your area
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Project Nest Box
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DOCX
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Collect data on light, humidity, sound, and temperature both inside and outside nesting boxes to find out what features make a birdhouse ideal
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Turn Down the Noise
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DOCX
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Measure the impact of noise pollution in your community and share this information with community leaders to help make your school and community a better and healthier place
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What’s It Like Out There?
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DOCX
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Include a Labdisc GenSci or Labdisc Enviro as part of the payload of a high-altitude, near-space weather balloon to record temperature, air pressure, sound, and GPS location during the balloon’s ascent and descent
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