Students review the structure of angiosperm plants and learn about the diversity …
Students review the structure of angiosperm plants and learn about the diversity of plant form by using evidence from examination of fruits and vegetables to identify which part of the plant each fruit or vegetable is.
Science Instructional Plans (SIPs) help teachers align instruction with the Science Standards of …
Science Instructional Plans (SIPs) help teachers align instruction with the Science Standards of Learning (SOL) by providing examples of how the content and the scientific and engineering practices found in the SOL and curriculum framework can be presented to students in the classroom.
Students investigate what affects evaporation as they plan their own investigation with …
Students investigate what affects evaporation as they plan their own investigation with teacher guidance. The data book outlines the development process. This investigation helps lead students to going beyond a ‘cookie-cutter’ investigation and guides them to designing their own original investigation.
In this Investigation, students will start by analyzing observations of matter in …
In this Investigation, students will start by analyzing observations of matter in order to evaluate continuous and particle models of matter. Students will then use evidence from mixing water and ethanol to evaluate those models. Finally, students will apply their model to explain observations of gases. This Investigation builds toward NGSS PE HS-PS1-3.
In this investigation, students develop a model of electric fields to explain …
In this investigation, students develop a model of electric fields to explain how charged objects interact. Students analyze how the charge on objects and the distance between them affects the strength of the interactions between those objects. This investigation builds toward NGSS PEs: HS-PS2-4 and HS-PS3-5.
This investigation follows the historical development of models of atomic structure and …
This investigation follows the historical development of models of atomic structure and provides students with the opportunity to explore simulations of some of the experiments that led to these models. In addition, through hands-on activities involving representative objects, this investigation helps students gain insight into the size of atoms as compared with other small objects. This investigation helps build toward NGSS PEs: HS-PS1-1 and HS-PS1-3.
Explore the advantages and disadvantages of different energy sources for generating electricity. …
Explore the advantages and disadvantages of different energy sources for generating electricity. A particular focus is given to natural gas extracted from shale formations through the hydraulic fracturing process. At the end of the module, you will be able to compare the relative costs and benefits (abundance, ecological impacts, etc.) of different sources used for generating electricity.
In this lesson, students will first participate in a chalk talk to …
In this lesson, students will first participate in a chalk talk to elicit initial ideas about climate and Antarctica and the types of data scientists collect. Next, they will explore images of Antarctica and make initial noticings and wonderings about what they���re seeing. Students will be introduced to important vocabulary through matching terms to components or features of a satellite image. Finally, students will synthesize their initial ideas about how satellite imagery can help us understand climate change in Antarctica. This is the first lesson of a five-part curriculum about Antarctic physical environments and ecosystems.
In this investigation, students will explore phase changes of water and develop …
In this investigation, students will explore phase changes of water and develop a model that explains how intramolecular and intermolecular interactions result in arrangements that lower potential energy. This investigation builds towards NGSS PEs HS-PS1-3 and HS-PS3-2.
Science Instructional Plans (SIPs) help teachers align instruction with the Science Standards …
Science Instructional Plans (SIPs) help teachers align instruction with the Science Standards of Learning (SOL) by providing examples of how the content and the scientific and engineering practices found in the SOL and curriculum framework can be presented to students in the classroom.
The goal of this module is that 5th graders will not simply …
The goal of this module is that 5th graders will not simply memorize the definition of matter and know what makes up matter, but they will understand this conceptually and deeply. They will explore how matter takes up space and has mass, that the amount of mass doesn't change when matter undergoes phase change, and that matter can be subdivided into particles too small to see.This module was developed by Karin Kaerwer as part of a Virginia Commonwealth University STEM initiative sponsored by the Virginia Department of Education.
This can be an introductory lesson for a 5th grade Science unit …
This can be an introductory lesson for a 5th grade Science unit on matter. Students will read (or listen to) the mentor text, Ice Boy, by David Ezra Stein. Throughout the book, students will stop at designated points to visualize what is going on in the book based on the author's words.
Enter the virtual world of Geniverse where students explore heredity and genetics …
Enter the virtual world of Geniverse where students explore heredity and genetics by breeding and studying virtual dragons. In this activity, control the process of meiosis and fertilization in dragons. Win challenges by examining the genes on dragon chromosomes, recombining alleles and selecting the right gametes.
Explore pressure at the atomic level. All matter is made up of …
Explore pressure at the atomic level. All matter is made up of atoms, which make up molecules. These atoms and molecules are always in motion. When atoms and molecules are contained, we can measure the amount of pressure they exert on the container. This applies to all sorts of pressure: air pressure, blood pressure and tire pressure.
This lesson explores climate data at local, national, and global levels to …
This lesson explores climate data at local, national, and global levels to determine that temperatures are changing all over the world, and that there are certain locations where temperatures are warming faster than the global average.
In this investigation, students begin talking about the idea of energy. Students …
In this investigation, students begin talking about the idea of energy. Students start by defining energy and investigating differences between potential and kinetic energy. They then explore energy transfer and energy conservation. Finally, they connect energy to charges and atomic structure of matter. This investigation builds toward NGSS PEs: MS-PS3-5, MS-PS1-4, and HS-PS3-2.
Earth's temperature has increased over the past 120 years. Explore the interactions …
Earth's temperature has increased over the past 120 years. Explore the interactions between factors that affect Earth's climate. Explore temperature data from ice cores, sediments, and satellites and greenhouse gas data from atmospheric measurements. Run experiments with computer-based models to discern the interactions between Earth's atmosphere, surface, and ocean. You will not be able to answer the module's framing question at the end of the module, but you will be able to explain how scientists can be certain that Earth is warming while not being entirely certain about how much Earth will warm.
In this investigation, students make observations about how water behaves connecting those …
In this investigation, students make observations about how water behaves connecting those observations to known properties of water. They explore why water is so important for life, how it is different from other liquids, why the components of water (hydrogen and oxygen are important), and how electron distribution affects observations of water. This investigation builds towards NGSS PE: HS-PS1-3.
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