EMR and Matter Interactions
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 15 mins Activity: 5 mins Physical Science, Physics Grade Level 9-12 Middle/High School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Introduction In this activity, students observe and collect data […]
Origin and Properties of Synthetic and Natural Fibers
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS ACTIVITY How do synthetic and natural fibers compare in composition, properties, natural resource use, and impact on society? Total Time Prep: 1-2 hr Activity: 4-6.5 hr Life Science Grade Level 6-8 Middle School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Introduction Essential […]
Designing and Testing a Device to Thaw a Watering Station
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS ACTIVITY How can chemical processes be used for heat transfer? Total Time Prep: 45 mins Activity: 3-4.5 hr Physical Science Grade Level 6-8 Middle School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Introduction […]
Plate Tectonics: Evidence of Plate Movement
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 15 mins Activity: 20-30 mins Earth and Space Science Grade Level 9-12 High School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Overview Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Overview Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Overview This activity is a quick, simple way […]
Advantages of Digital Communication Transmission
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 15 mins Activity: 30 mins Physical Science Grade Level 9-12 High School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Overview Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Overview Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Overview This introductory activity provides students with an organizational tool […]
A Model of Interacting Fields
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 30 mins Activity: 30-45 mins Physical Science, Physics Grade Level 9-12 High School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Data Observations Analysis Resources Kit Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Data Observations Analysis Resources Kit Introduction This activity is a […]
Earth’s Gravitational Field
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 15 mins Activity: 30 mins Physical Science, Earth and Space Science Grade Level 9-12 High School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Introduction Looking at Earth’s gravitational field […]
Minimizing Forces During a Collision
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 20-30 mins Activity: 45-60 mins Physical Science, Physics Grade Level 9-12 High School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Introduction Many students have had the opportunity to participate in an […]
Human Impacts: How Can Our Impact Be Assessed?
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS ACTIVITY What information is necessary to design a solution that reduces the impacts of human activities? Total Time Prep: 15 mins Activity: 30-60 mins Life Science Grade Level 9-12 High School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Introduction Essential Question NGSS […]
Engineering an Electromagnetic Train
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 30 mins Activity: 30-90 mins Physical Science Grade Level 9-12 High School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Introduction This physics inquiry activity asks students to engineer the […]