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Interaction of Waves (refraction, diffraction, reflection, interference)

By Science and The Big Ideas

A PowerPoint presentation that guides students through basic principles of refraction, diffraction, reflection, absorption, constructive interference and destructive interference using multiple graphics and images while drawing on students

Subjects:

Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

$5.00

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Synthesis and Decomposition Reactions

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A worksheet that could be completed as individual work, small group student work or teacher lead instruction that requires students to identify two types of chemical reactions - synthesis and decomposition, as well as write, express and balance

Subjects:

Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets, Homework, Lesson

$5.00

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Wave Characteristics & Interaction of Waves

By Science and The Big Ideas

A worksheet, handout or outline that could be used as individual work, homework, group work and teacher lead instruction covering principles, interactions & characteristics of waves such as diagramming and explaining transverse and longitudinal

Subjects:

Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets, Outlines, Homework

$5.00

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Acid-Base Titration

By Science and The Big Ideas

This is a 33 slide PPT which requires students to perform 3 different acid-base titrations to determine the concentration of three different solution of HCl. Students use a standard solution of 0.20 M NaOH in burets to titrate into 25 ml of HCl

Subjects:

Chemistry

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Laboratory

$6.00

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Iowa's Water Quality - Explore More (video questions)

By Science and The Big Ideas

A formatted set of questions to accompany the 25 minute PBS video covering issues related to Iowa's Water Quality, hydrology, emerging contaminants, sediment, industrial, agricultural and personal uses of water. Link to video is posted at top of

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Internet Activities, Movie Guides, Lesson

$5.00

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Building Organic Molecules using a Molecular Model Kit

By Science and The Big Ideas

A guided activity for students to use molecular model kits to build a multitude of organic molecules, respond to questions about VSEPR Theory, Bond Length vs. Bond Energy diagram, as well as links to databases in which students can choose their own

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Chemistry, Physical Science

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Internet Activities

$6.00

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CHNOPS, Primordial Soup, Organic Chemistry & The Carbon Cycle

By Science and The Big Ideas

This is 9-page background reading quickly summarizes the existence and presences of CHNOPS like elements beginning with the Big Bang, Nucleosynthesis, Solar Nebular Theory, and Primordial Soup Hypothesis. The reading also emphasis the importance

Subjects:

Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Handouts, Homework, Independent Work Packet

$5.00

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Carrying Capacity & Limiting Factors: Density Independent & Density Dependent

By Science and The Big Ideas

A worksheet, handout or guided review of carrying capacity and density independent and density dependent factors - includes fill in the blank, a Venn diagram as well as interpretive graphics. Answer key is included.

Subjects:

Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment

Grades:

9^th, 10^th

Types:

Handouts, Homework, Scaffolded Notes

$5.00

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Atomic Theory Reading - History & Evolution of Atomic Structure

By Science and The Big Ideas

This is a 5-page background reading that discusses the history and evolution of the atomic model. It begins with early ideas about the structure and nature of matter as proposed by Democritus and Aristotle, including ideas proposed by the

Subjects:

Science, Basic Principles, Chemistry

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Independent Work Packet

$5.00

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Periodic Table Background Informational Reading & Questions

By Science and The Big Ideas

This is a 6-page background reading that discusses the history and evolution of the Periodic Table It begins with early ideas about how the elements might be arranged including Dobereiner’s Triads, Newland’s Law of Octaves, and the culmination work

Subjects:

Science, Basic Principles, Chemistry

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Independent Work Packet

$5.00

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Power, Work & Mechanical Advantage

By Science and The Big Ideas

A worksheet or handout that could be used as individual work, small group work or teacher lead instruction that begins with a review of work and power using a word bank and fill in the blank as well as some short answer about work, force and motion

Subjects:

Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Handouts, Homework, Lesson

$5.00

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Enzymes & Chemical Reactions Lab

By Science and The Big Ideas

In this 35 slide PPT, students investigate how enzymes (catalase) influence the rate of several different reactions: 1) liver and hydrogen peroxide, 2) apple and hydrogen peroxide, potato and hydrogen peroxide, yeast and hydrogen peroxide, 5)

Subjects:

Biology, Chemistry

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Laboratory

$5.00

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Mitosis in an Onion Root Lab

By Science and The Big Ideas

In this lab students will use microscopes with 4x, 10x, and 40x objective to observe prepared allium root tips slides (onion root tip). Students will analyze various parts of the root top to scan for growth and more specifically onion root tip

Subjects:

Biology

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Laboratory

$5.00

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Cells & Microscope Lab

By Science and The Big Ideas

In this 33 slide PPT lab, students will use microscopes to look at three different types of cells: elodea, onion, and cheek. Students will also use their cell phones to capture images of their slides under the microscope and then embed those cell

Subjects:

Biology

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Laboratory

$5.00

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Modern Electron Cloud Reading & Questions

By Science and The Big Ideas

This is a 6-page background reading that discusses the history and evolution of the Modern Electron Cloud Model and principles of Quantum Mechanics. The reading begins by addressing issues or concerns with early atomic models of atoms before

Subjects:

Science, Basic Principles, Chemistry

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Independent Work Packet

$5.00

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Percent Yield in a Chemical Reaction Lab

By Science and The Big Ideas

In this lab students will perform a single displacement reaction between copper (II) sulfate and iron filings to produce copper residue that can be isolated in filter paper. Using stoichiometry and a balanced equation students should be able to

Subjects:

Chemistry

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Laboratory

$5.00

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Endothermic & Exothermic Reactions Lab

By Science and The Big Ideas

In this lab students perform five different reactions through a series of seven different steps, the products of each reactant are then used in the following reactions:1) copper nitrate reacting with sodium hydroxide, 2) the decomposition of copper

Subjects:

Chemistry

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Laboratory

$5.00

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Respiration & Lung Capacity Lab

By Science and The Big Ideas

In this lab students will explore their lung capacity (vital capacity) using balloons, and measure the amount of CO2 they produce as compared to the time it takes to turn a bromothymol blue indicator solution from blue to yellow. Students will also

Subjects:

Biology

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Laboratory

$5.00

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Nervous System & Responding to Stimulus Lab

By Science and The Big Ideas

This is a 34 slide PPT lab with all instructions and background information provided with the PPT. Students will explore background information about the CNS and PNS, and how the human body responds to various stimuli to maintain homeostasis. You

Subjects:

Biology

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Laboratory

$5.00

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International System of Units & Utility of Number Reading & Questions

By Science and The Big Ideas

This is a 6-page background reading the conveys the significance, utility, and implications of the International System of Units. This includes the historical journey to and through the metric system, metric prefixes, and scientific notation. This

Subjects:

Science, Basic Principles, Chemistry

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Independent Work Packet

$5.00

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