Students research the effects of soil erosion and pollution in the soil.
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Polar Detectives: Using Ice Core Data to Decode Past Climate Mysteries
How does examining an ice core tell us about weather? Learners set up and explore fake ice cores made of sugar, salt, and ash to represent historical snowfall and volcanic eruptions. From their setups, scholars determine what caused the...
6th - 12th Science CCSS: Adaptable
Middle School Sampler: Science
Focus on inquiry-based learning in your science class with a series of activities designed for middle schoolers. A helpful packet samples four different texts, which include activities about predator-prey relationships, Earth's axis and...
6th - 8th Science CCSS: Designed
Forensic Scientists: Identifying Unknown Substances
While some forensic tests can be completed in an hour, many take months to run. The activity starts with a discussion of forensics at crime scenes and the various specializations that it encompasses. Then scholars complete an experiment...
7th - 8th Science CCSS: Adaptable
Deep Ocean Mysteries and Wonders
A multi-media lecture by oceanographer, David Gallo, increases intrigue about our amazing oceans. He introduces the audience to underwater geology and biology with actual research footage. Where this is not specific to any one area of...
8 mins 6th - 9th Science CCSS: Adaptable