Hydroponic Nutrient Solution
A Carolina EssentialsTM Investigation Total Time: see below Prep: 30 mins | Activity: Experimental Design: 1 class period plus the evening Experiment Setup: 30 min on day 2 Daily Experimental Measurements and Observations: 10 min (duration to be set by teacher) Concluding Results and Class Discussion: 45 min Life Science 9-12 High School Total Time: […]
Materials Plants Need to Grow
A Carolina EssentialsTM Investigation Total Time: 2.75 hrs Prep: 1 hr | Activity: 1.75 hrs Life Science 5 Elementary School Total Time: 2.75 hours [ Prep: 1 hr | Activity: 1.75 hrs ] Subject: Life Science Grade: Elementary School Overview Students will examine the phenomenon of plant growth by designing and carrying out an experiment […]
What Do Plants Need to Grow?
A Carolina EssentialsTM Investigation Total Time: 2.55 hrs Prep: 30 mins | Activity: 2.25 hrs Life Science K-2 Elementary School Total Time: 2.55 hours [ Prep: 30 mins | Activity: 2.25 hrs ] Subject: Life Science Grade: Elementary School Overview This is a guided inquiry activity for students to examine the phenomenon of plant growth. […]
Making Algae Beads
In Booth Life Science 6-8 Middle School In this activity, students create spheres of green algae for use in experiments that explore the metabolic processes of plants, including rates of photosynthesis. The activity supports 3-dimensional learning and builds toward the following: NGSS Science and Engineering Practice:Â Developing and using models; Planning and carrying out investigations NGSS […]
A Visual Introduction to Ionic and Net Ionic Equations
A Carolina EssentialsTM Activity Total Time: 75-90 mins Prep: 30 mins | Activity: 45-60 mins Physical Science, Chemistry 9-12 High School Total Time: 75-90 minutes [ Prep: 30 mins | Activity: 45-60 mins ] Subject: Physical Science, Chemistry Grade: High School Overview This activity explores the phenomenon of chemical precipitation and asks students to construct […]
Law of Conservation of Mass
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 30 mins Activity: 30 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 inquiry investigation of the law of conservation of […]
Invertebrate Biodiversity with Berlese Funnels
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 1 hour Activity: 5 days Life Science Grade Level 6-12 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 Understanding the relationships among biotic diversity and abiotic factors […]
Survival: Swim to the Light
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 15 mins Activity: 30-45 mins Life Science Grade Level 3 Elementary School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Overview Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Overview Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Overview This investigation examines the phenomenon of phototaxis, movement away from or toward […]
Don’t Quote Me on That: Math Attitude Card Sort
A Carolina EssentialsTM Activity Total Time: 25-45 mins Prep: 10-15 mins | Activity: 15-30 mins Life Science, Physical Science 9-12 High School Total Time: 25-45 minutes [ Prep: 10-15 mins | Activity: 15-30 mins ] Subject: Life Science, Physical Science Grade: High School Overview It has often been said that mathematics is the language of […]
Newton’s Laws, Friction, and Hovercraft
A Carolina EssentialsTM Activity Total Time: 60 mins Prep: 30 mins | Activity: 30 mins Physical Science 6-12 Middle/High School Total Time: 60 minutes [ Prep: 30 mins | Activity: 30 mins ] Subject: Physical Science Grade: Middle and High School Overview Students can engineer a simple hovercraft that illustrates Newton’s laws of motion and […]