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The case of the disappearing pitcher plants: This lesson addresses the cause and effect relationship between human interaction and a North Carolina endangered plant species. A role-playing scenario allows students to view the situation from a variety of positions and to collectively arrive at a solution to the problem.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Information Skills, English Language Arts, Computer Technology Skills, and Science); By Eddie Hamblin.

Does it float? Exploring density: Density is a property of matter that requires abstract understanding from your students. This lesson plan is a hands-on lab for exploring the concepts of mass, volume, density, and their relationship. This lab achieves several 8th grade science objectives and incorporates mathematical objectives as well. The lab can easily be used as an introductory lab for the year, thus covering not only the content objectives, but also procedures for completing labs throughout the course of the year.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Mathematics and Science); By Trish Loudermilt.

Exploring properties of matter with submersibles: This inquiry-based learning activity allows students to explore the relationships between mass, volume, density, and buoyancy as they manipulate various materials to construct a submersible “vehicle” for deep-sea research.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science); By Miriam Sutton.

Jellybean equations: Students will build chemical compounds using jelly beans and toothpicks to visually balance chemical equations.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science); By Nancy H. Sanders.

Submarines: Using mass, volume and density to create a working submarine: The students will design a submarine that will float, subsurface, sink, and return once again to the water's surface by external manipulation of the submarine outside of an aquarium. In order to accomplish this, the students will use not only the concepts of mass, volume, and density but will also integrate buoyancy and ballast in their submarine design.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Information Skills, Mathematics, and Science); By Amy Koonce.

Air guitar: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about the virtual guitar, the brainchild of computer scientist Aki Kanerva and his colleagues at the Helsinki University of Technology in Finland. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Antibacterial sludge: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear a professor from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health describe concerns about TCC, a toxic chemical found in common products. (Learn more); Format: activity (grade 6–8 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Are hammerheads a keystone species?: In this lesson, from Xpeditions, students learn what a keystone species is and then draw a simple food chain that helps illustrate why tiger sharks are considered a keystone species in Shark Bay. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 and 8 Science); Provider: National Geographic

Art algorithms: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about new methods of art conservation. Art conservation is traditionally a painstaking and time-consuming business. (Learn more); Format: activity (grade 6–8 Science and Visual Arts Education); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Artificial wetlands: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about how the man-made ponds at golf courses could be used to treat polluted water. (Learn more); Format: activity (grade 6–8 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Asymmetry and aggression: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about a study that has found a link between aggression and body symmetry that may go back to the womb. (Learn more); Format: activity (grade 6–8 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Bacterial batteries: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about how one group of scientists has found a way to put bacteria to work. (Learn more); Format: activity (grade 6–8 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Biblical tunnel: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about how scientists have proven that one Bible story is right on track. (Learn more); Format: activity (grade 6–8 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Bouncing babies: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about a study showing that babies responding to music showed clear preferences for the patterns they were bounced to. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Browsing music: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about a powerful music browser called SIMAC. Xavier Serra of the Pompeu Fabrea University in Barcelona, Spain, explains how SIMAC analyzes the musical properties of a digital audio track. (Learn more); Format: activity (grade 6–8 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Cassowary calls: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about efforts to study the rare and often inaudible call of an elusive bird--the cassowary. (Learn more); Format: activity (grade 6–8 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Cell phone traffic: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about a new use for cell phone signals. Many people stuck in traffic pass the time or take care of business by making calls on their cell phone. (Learn more); Format: activity (grade 6–8 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Cell phones & driving: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about how cell phones could cause tunnel vision in drivers. Research indicates that when someone is talking on a phone, their vision narrows considerably. (Learn more); Format: activity (grade 6–8 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Cicada cycles: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about a hypothesis to explain why certain broods of cicadas only emerge every 13 or 17 years. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science and Mathematics); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Clocking T. rex: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, you'll hear about how one of the most popular movies in history used special effects that were not only exciting, but also scientifically accurate. (Learn more); Format: activity (grade 6–8 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science