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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.

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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

Building a water clock: In this activity students will begin to examine more closely the interactions between the parts of a system. Students will build a feedback-controlled system, i.e., a water clock, and use the Internet to research ways to improve the system design. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5–8 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

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

Give me a tall ship: Students compare the similarities and differences of ancient and modern ships, including size, construction, building materials, and uses. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Grand designs and great failures: Students develop an explanation of why two real-life ships, the British Titanic and the Swedish Vasa, sank. This application of knowledge to real-life situations demonstrates to students that even good designs can fail and that the solution to one problem often leads to another. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

The grooviest of fabrics: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about the invention, manufacture, and development of polyester. (Learn more); Format: activity (grade 8 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

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

Phone fibbing: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about a study that shows that people's likelihood of lying depends on the communication technology they're using. (Learn more); Format: activity (grade 6–8 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Pilot whales' social behavior: In this lesson, from Xpeditions, students learn about pilot whales' sociability and bonding and consider how National Geographic's Crittercam (a camera worn by wildlife to provide information about animal behavior) might help scientists learn more about ocean life. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science); Provider: National Geographic

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

Robot farmers: In this Science Update from Science NetLinks, students hear about how cheap robots may revolutionize farming. (Learn more); Format: activity (grade 6–8 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

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

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

What floats your boat?: In this lesson, students design and build a small model boat, using limited materials. They then develop a procedure to determine the load line for their boat while it is in calm waters. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

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