Standard Course of Study :: Science

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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.

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.

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

Bioluminescence: Living light: In this lesson, from Xpeditions, students learn about bioluminescent creatures and the underwater world in which they live. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science); Provider: National Geographic

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

How scientists study aging: In this lesson, students will explore a website to learn how scientists are studying the relationship between aging and caloric restriction. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 7–8 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Introducing atoms: In this lesson from Science NetLinks, students will be asked to review websites to learn about the atom's basic structure and the positive and negative charges of its subparticles. This is the first of a series of four lessons about static electricity. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 7–12 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Introducing static electricity: Students perform simple experiments creating static electricity. They will demonstrate how opposite charges attract each other and like charges repel each other. Then students will explore a website that further explains these concepts. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 7–12 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Mummy's curse: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about a scientific investigation that tested the Egyptian legend of the mummy's curse. (Learn more); Format: activity (grade 6–8 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

What's my hypothesis?: In this Science NetLinks lesson, students explore how descriptive epidemiological clues can be used to make educated guesses as to what might be the cause of a disease. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science