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Physics

Demo/Lab	Title and Description	Submitted by:
Lab	Car Derby Lab: Students will practice how to calculate speed while experimenting with hotwheel cars.	J. Lien
Demo	Ping Pong Popper - An exciting demonstration that illustrate combustion and gas expansion.	J. Lien
Worksheet	Acceleration - A practice handout in how to calculate acceleration.	J. Lien
Lesson	The One Paper Structure - This activity will help students understand how changing the shape of a material may increase or decrease the strength and can be used to review the four forces that can cause structural failure.	J. Lien

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Science Process Skills

Demo/Lab	Title and Description	Submitted by:
Lab	Gummy Bear Lab - Very good activity to practice graphing.	J. Lien
Lab	Rainbow Milk - Students will practice the use of the scientific method.	J. Lien
Presentation	Scientific Method - A PowerPoint presentation about the steps in the scientific method.	J. Lien
Lab	Where is My Peanut?- An activity to help the student improve their oservation skills.	Adapted by J.Lien from the internet
Presentation	Types of Observation - A PowerPoint presentation about the types of observation.	J. Lien

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Energy

Demo/Lab	Title and Description	Submitted by:
Mini Lab	Screamer - A short activity to teach about sound.	J. Lien
Lab	Now Hear This! -Which kind of cup makes a better medium for sound?	J. Lien
Demo	Van DeGraff Demos - Collection of demos using the VDG	J. Lien

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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General Science

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Rocket Science

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Worksheet	October Sky Discussion questions- Questions to answer while or after the movie October Sky.	J. Lien
Lab	Stomp Rocket Lab -
Lab	Mini Stomp Rocket Lab- Students create a rocket launcher using a disposable pipette and a straw and another slightly wider straw to create the rocket.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chemistry

Demo/Lab	Title and Description	Submitted by:
Demo	Flame Test Demonstration - Engage your students with a colorful flame demonstration.	J. Lien
Lab	Flame Test Lab - Students will explore the properties of the different metals and how they give out different colors.	J. Lien
Lab	Just Sublime - Learn about sublimation and Dry ice.	J. Lien
Lab	Silly Putty Lab - Study the properties of matter with silly putty made out of white glue.	J. Lien
Mini Lab	Instant Light - a simple chemical reaction that gives off light and will wow your students!	Adapted from Flinn chemfax
Lab	Midas Touch - Amaze your students by becoming an alchemist
Lab	Slime Lab -Study the properties of matter with slime made polyvinil alcohol..	J. Lien

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Simple Machines

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Biology

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