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I have developed lessons designed primarily for middle and high school students in science. These labs have been classroom tested for many years. Awards 2007-2005 Professional Learning Grant from the Waltham Chamber of Commerce 2001, and my name is on Mars 2001 Mars Rover for my contributions to NASA educational system.

I have developed lessons designed primarily for middle and high school students in science. These labs have been classroom tested for many years. Awards 2007-2005 Professional Learning Grant from the Waltham Chamber of Commerce 2001, and my name is on Mars 2001 Mars Rover for my contributions to NASA educational system.
Weather Thunderstorm Lab for Physics and Earth science
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Weather Thunderstorm Lab for Physics and Earth science

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**Fun lab ** Your students will love making a thunderstorm at their lab stations This lesson can be used for teaching a unit on weather or your high school physics class. Contains 2 readings Lab Oral questions for you to ask with answers included Objectives Model the buildup of charges that can occur during a storm Model a Lightning Strike Use a ground to control the path of discharge Materials Modeling clay 2 Aluminum pie pans Foam plate Wool cloth Paper Clip Total Pages 9 pages Answer Key N/A Teaching Duration 1 hour****
Magnetism-2 Labs and Reading Middle School Physics
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Magnetism-2 Labs and Reading Middle School Physics

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The incredible power of magnets is illustrated in two engaging labs hands-on labs. Clear and easy-to-follow editable lab worksheet Included is a reading for students to fully understand the power of magnets Students will discover that magnets are attracted to special metals. Objectives Magnets attract and repel other magnets. What makes some materials magnetic Materials Wide mouth jar Book Magnet Compass Eisco Labs Floating Ring Magnet Set with Wooden Base Total Pages 7 pages Answer Key Included Teaching Duration 45 minutes
The Great Ice Cube Melt
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The Great Ice Cube Melt

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Students design and create containers that will keep one standard-sized ice cubes in their solid form for a set period of time. The winner is the person who creates the container that keeps the ice cube solid for the longest period of time. Ribbon Templates are included for first, second, and third prize After the actual “Great Ice Cube Melt” students will analyze what worked and what did not Take the classic STEM challenge to the next level. Question Can you build a better cooler that can hold ice colder longer? This lab is an application of the engineering process. Also, includes Engineering Geometry Ratios Critical thinking Materials are common items around the home No prep for you but lots of science for your students. Students learn and apply concepts in thermodynamics and energy—mainly convection, conduction, and radiation— to solve a challenge. This is accomplished by splitting students into teams and having them follow the engineering design process to design and build a small insulated box, with the goal of keeping an ice cube frozen
UV  Solar beads  Lab Stop Skin Cancer
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UV Solar beads Lab Stop Skin Cancer

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Need an engaging activity to investigate UV radiation and its effect on your student health. Keep your young scientists safe this summer with the knowledge gathered with this fun lab. Your students will be surprised to see white beads change color with exposure to UV light. Great to encourage the use of sunscreen. This lab is perfect for end-of-year, camps or part of your health lessons. I have also used it during my unit on Astronomy MATERIALS UV beads Sunscreen Plastic bags Contains Lab Instructions Worksheet to learn the importance of sunscreen
Chemistry, Oxidation Exothermic 2 Labs
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Chemistry, Oxidation Exothermic 2 Labs

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https://youtube.com/shorts/Fe00TLE6YeA?si=M6IlhvQc86Jy1m5I This fun lesson can be used for Classroom Camping Home School Low Prep Product contains 3 Labs Worksheet Poem by Robert Frost This lesson will work well with your English Department. MATERIALS Lab #1 Warm moist place Fresh-cut hay, fallen leaves, or grass Thermometers Lab #2 Steel wool (not the soapy kind) Jar Water Vinegar Bleach Thermometer Lab #3 Apple Lemon Juice Knife