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Convection currents: Students work together to show convection currents in the air. They construct a paper propeller that will be caused to spin as a result of the transfer of heat energy through the air.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science); By Jillian Dube.

Atomic spectra and the Bohr model: Students view continuous spectra from incandescent and fluorescent lights and line spectra of selected elements. Students relate energy to frequency of light seen in the spectra. The presence of only certain lines in atomic spectra is related to Bohr's model of the atom. In a second experiment, students determine electron energies in the hydrogen atom.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); By Lisa Bacon.

Bones and muscles: In CareerStart lessons: Grade seven, page 3.4; In this lesson for grade seven, students draw bones inside an outline of a human body, and then conduct experiments exploring how muscles work.; Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Science); By John Boyd.Adapted by Mitzi Talbert.

Learning about the earth through remote sensing: In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 5.6; In this lesson, students will learn about remote sensing and satellite images, and will gain an understanding of how various professions use information gathered via these methods.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science); By Tammy Johnson and Martha Tedrow.

National Institute of Environmental Health: Tour the National institute of Environmental Health campus in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina and learn about environmental health as well as career options for those who are interested in going into the field of biomedical research.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Interior Design Project: Within this lesson, students will role play the job of an interior designer.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–12 ); By Shannon Braxton.

Astronomy: Spark students' interest in outer space with this collection of great astronomy websites found in LEARN NC's Best of the Web.; Format: bibliography/help

The process of archaeology: In Prehistory, contact, and the Lost Colony, page 2.11; Archaeologists use several processes to address questions about the past. They may gather new data by conducting regional surveys to locate archaeological sites. Occasionally sites are partially or completely excavated to address specific research questions or to salvage information prior to disturbance by a development project. All data recovered are thoroughly analyzed following scientific inquiry procedures before conclusions are reached.; Format: article

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Dangers of radiation exposure: The purpose of this lesson, from Science NetLinks, is to learn about sources of high-energy radiation and calculate student exposure to ionizing radiation over the past year. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Sensing the invisible: The Herschel Experiment: In this lesson, from Science NetLinks, students find out that there is radiation other than visible light being emitted from the sun. They reproduce a version of William Herschel's 1800 experiment that discovered the existence of infrared radiation. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Image Education Center: Find out how solar storms affect the Earth, learn about auroras, and explore the Earth's magnetic field and its radiation belts. (Learn more); Format: website/activity; Provided by: Goddard Space Flight Center - NASA

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

The Chernobyl disaster: In this lesson, from Science NetLinks, students discover how a nuclear accident can affect biological systems. By examining the case of the Chernobyl nuclear meltdown in 1986, students study the adverse effects of high doses of radiation on biological systems. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Star power! Discovering the power of sunlight: In this Science NetLinks lesson, students discover that sunlight and the electromagnetic spectrum are the main tools with which we study objects in the solar system. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

NASA Sun-Earth Viewer: Use the Media Viewer to see images, illustrations, and visualizations of the sun, solar effects on Earth, radiation, the electromagnetic spectrum, and more. A well organized site with an attractive interface. User friendly and easy to navigate. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: NASA

FrogWeb: Amphibian Declines & Malformations: Images and information about amphibian or frog declines in the U.S, malformations, conserving habitat, and species by state. Also links to frog activities other places on the Internet. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: National Biological Information Infrastructure

Science@NASA: Catch the latest science news at NASA, whether it is a solar eclipse on the moon, tiny volcanic flares on Jupiter's moons, or radiation in astronauts' bloodstreams. You can also track satellites, up to the very minute! (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: NASA

EPA Student Center: Uses multimedia games, sourcebooks, and many other resources to teach students and teachers about conservation, ecosystems, recycling, air pollution, water pollution, human health, plants, and animals. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Environmental Protection Agency

Environmental Kids Club: Uses multimedia games, sourcebooks, and many other resources to teach students and teachers about conservation, ecosystems, recycling, air pollution, water pollution, human health, plants, and animals. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Environmental Protection Agency

Sun & skin: In this lesson from Science NetLinks, students discuss what they already know about the impact sun exposure has on their skin and what they typically do to protect themselves, if anything. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 7–12 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

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