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Inquiry-based exploration of human impacts on stream ecosystems: The Mud Creek case study

This unit plan for high school earth and environmental science explores the impact of human activity on the health of streams in urban and non-urban settings. Students mimic current scientific research by measuring physical, chemical, and biological indicators of stream health.

Format: (multiple pages)

Lactase enzyme lab

This lab will examine the specificity of an enzyme (lactase) to a specific substrate (lactose). Students will observe the actions of the enzyme and how shape is important to enzyme reactions.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Arts and Science)

By Bert Wartski.

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ASPIRE: Astrophysics Science Project Integrating Research and Education

Interactive science labs and lessons for teachers and students. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: University of Utah

Bridge: Sea Grant Ocean Sciences Center

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Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Virginia Institute of Marine Science

The Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education

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Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Stevens Institute of Technology

Curriki

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Exploratorium Snacks

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Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Exploratorium Museum

Kenan Fellows Program

A two year program designed to promote teacher leadership and advance K-12 science, technology and mathematics education in North Carolina. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: North Carolina State University Kenan Institute

Kitchen Chemistry

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Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Department of Food Science at Penn State University

TeachEngineering

This site provides inquiry-based lessons and activities which integrate applied science and math content within an engineering context which students will find relevant to their lives. (Learn more)

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TryScience

TryScience.org is a gateway to experience the excitement of contemporary science and technology through online and offline interactivity with science and technology centers worldwide. TryScience and over 400 science centers worldwide invite you to investigate,... (Learn more)

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