Scientific Discipline(s): [Earth science] [Biology] [Chemistry] [Physics] [Physical science]
This lesson plan makes students more aware of polymers and the chemical make-up of polymers in our lives. It also introduces them to the phenomenon of out-gassing and shows how that phenomenon can be both hazardous and helpful. [...]
Scientific Discipline(s): [Chemistry]
A unique opportunity for students to participate in Stanford University research in the study of the folding of proteins through a screen saver on their computer. Standards relating to organic chemistry and biochemistry are taught in a real research environment [...]
Scientific Discipline(s): [Physics]
Use Newton’s Laws in designing a bridge by using free body diagrams and Hooke’s law to choose an appropriate bridge design and material for the project. To use engineering skills to build and test a bridge.
Scientific Discipline(s): [General Science]
This lesson plan establishes how the effect of temperature on elastomers differs from that of most other materials (including other polymers) and explains why these differences occur in terms of polymer behavior.
Scientific Discipline(s): [Physics] [Physical science]
This model helps to bring Scanning Tunneling Microscope research into the classroom by aiding an explanation of the atom-manipulation capabilities of the modern STM. Inexpensive, easily-obtainable materials are used to build a simple model of this complex task.
Scientific Discipline(s): [Chemistry]
With given background information on hot wire chemical vapor deposition (HWCVD), student teams answer questions and demonstrate hands on learning through the use of manipulatives. This unit should be used as an end of semester project/lesson to evaluate students’ knowledge [...]
Scientific Discipline(s): [Chemistry]
Students learn about carbon nanotubes by reading background information. They then demonstrate hands-on learning by using manipulatives. Next, they are asked to search for examples of the different types of carbon nanotube geometries by using the internet. This exercise will [...]
Scientific Discipline(s): [Chemistry]
This series of lessons extends student understanding of electrochemistry and the photoelectric effect, demonstrate a practical application of electrochemistry and the photoelectric effect, and introduce students to a proposed alternate energy source. Hydrogen-Powered Cars
Scientific Discipline(s): [Chemistry]
This lesson gives students a visual and friendly introduction to safety in a high school chemistry classroom. The goal is to make the students aware of the importance of conducting safe science experiments. Safety First, Fun [...]
Scientific Discipline(s): [General Science]
The first objective of this lesson is to teach students about the fundamentals of modern science, wherein careful observations of natural phenomena lead to testable theories that quantitatively explain and predict these phenomena. The second objective of this lesson is [...]
Scientific Discipline(s): [Mathematics]
After finishing this unit, students will be able to explain the need for our various types of numbers, research a given topic through computer-aided resources, present a complex idea in a simplistic, organized “poster”, and state examples of imaginary and/or [...]
Scientific Discipline(s): [Chemistry]
The chemistry content that is used in this lesson concerns heats of reaction, activation energy diagrams, and Gibbs Free Energy. The students will use and study these concepts in the context of the use of hydrogen in vehicles. What’s That Flapping in the Breeze?