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Electroplating: When is a penny worth less than one cent?

In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 5.8

In this lesson, students understand the chemical differences between pennies made before and after 1982, and gain an understanding of the process of electroplating.

Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science)

By Tammy Johnson and Martha Tedrow.

The human atom

Students will act out the role of atoms by dressing up as the atoms of designated elements. They will wear costumes with balloons representing valence electrons. The “atoms” will gain or lose valence electrons in order to achieve chemical stability. The students must then identify the charges of the ions formed.

Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Development and Science)

By Kamie Wine.

Port of Wilmington

In Cape Fear estuaries: From river to sea, page 5

Moving to the south end of Wilmington we come to the ports. Ports and marinas are hard to avoid in estuaries, but large ports are worth a look. The ships visiting Wilmington's port are oceangoing cargo ships that need deep water to navigate. What does this...

By Steve Keith.

Conjunction of the Cape Fear River and the Northeast Cape Fear River

In Cape Fear estuaries: From river to sea, page 4

The town of Wilmington is located at the junction of the Northeast Cape Fear and Cape Fear rivers. In this photo the Cape Fear River is entering from the bottom. The water in the Cape Fear River is just turning salty as it reaches Wilmington, the zero salinity...

By Steve Keith.

Cell theory and plant respiration

In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 5.4

In this lesson, students conduct an experiment using plants to gain an understanding on the effects of sunlight on cell processes.

Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science)

By Tammy Johnson and Martha Tedrow.

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.

Resources on the web

The Exploration of the Earth's Magnetosphere

Articles and information accompanied by realia-type images, a glossary, a timeline, and a teacher's guide that lead the student on a learning journey about the gases which fill most of space and are ruled by magnetic and electric forces rather than by gravity. (Learn more)

Format: website/activity

Provided by: Dr. David Stern