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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.

Extending human ability through technology: The purpose of this lesson, from Science NetLinks, is to explore how technology has been used to enhance human abilities. Students also learn something about human capabilities and limitations. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Harvesting the ocean for medical science: In this Xpeditions lesson, students are introduced to two marine species, one (the horseshoe crab) that is currently invaluable in the field of medicine and another (Bugula neritina) that is likely to prove beneficial in the future. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science); Provider: National Geographic

Hearts & worms: In Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear how a worm that has no heart is helping scientists figure out why potentially beneficial drugs may have deadly heart reactions in humans. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

An introduction to remote sensing: This lesson combines several resources from NASA's Observatorium to teach about remote sensing. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Pottery quest: In this Science NetLinks lesson, the first in a two-part series on pottery making, students learn that the production of ceramic pottery requires detailed knowledge of the physical properties of different clays and tempering materials, as well as knowledge about pottery and clay. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

The pros and cons of artificial reefs: This lesson asks students to consider whether artificial reefs are good for marine ecosystems. Students will look at pictures of artificial reefs and read articles describing the pros and cons of these structures. They will conclude by writing paragraphs explaining whether they think a new artificial reef should be created in Florida waters. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 Science); Provider: National Geographic

Robotic arm: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, you'll hear about a real-life robotic arm that may help stroke victims regain control of their movement. (Learn more); Format: activity (grade 6–7 and 9–12 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Sea sponge fibers: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about how scientists are finding the secrets to improving fiber optics from the ocean depths. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Sleuthing for a lost ship: In this lesson, from Xpeditions, students consider the ways in which geography is not merely an academic discipline, but also a field of study with interesting and practical applications. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science and Computer Technology Skills); Provider: National Geographic

Smelling diseases: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about how doctors are developing a kind of sniff test to screen for diseases. (Learn more); Format: activity (grade 6–8 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Thought-controlled robotics: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about research into the development of robotic limbs that can be controlled by thought alone. (Learn more); Format: activity (grade 6–8 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Threats to ocean life: Can marine sanctuaries help?: is lesson, from Xpeditions, provides an opportunity for students to learn about environmental problems in the oceans and how marine sanctuaries can help protect ocean habitats. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science); Provider: National Geographic

Wheelchairs: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about an organization that counts on some of the world's poorest countries to develop some of the most innovative new ideas in wheelchair design and manufacturing. (Learn more); Format: activity (grade 6–8 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science