The Great Solar Oven Cook-Off!
Summary The goal of this lesson is for each group of students to create a solar oven that sufficiently cooks a hot dog (the target …
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Animal Research
Summary Students will use a variety of resources and technologies to research the body coverings and habitats of animal adults and their offspring. National Geographic …
Earth’s Changes – 4525
Summary Students will extend their study of the changes of Earth’s surface through a self-directed research project. In the groups, students will determine an area …
Darwin’s Finches
Summary Students simulate evolution through the natural selection during this lab experiment. All students start with inquiries regarding evolution–what it means, how it becomes a …
Beds for Squirrels – 4454
Summary This lesson incorporates Seasonal Patterns SOL K.9 and specifically focuses on how the behaviors of some animals change when the seasons change. The students …
Bird, Beak, Biome and Habitat Lab
Submitted by: Kathy Richardson, Shannon Smith & Claire Bailey Collaborators: Joy McDonald, ITRT School: Hungary Creek Middle Summary As a part of our adaptations unit, …
Advertising Friction
Submitted by: Michele Hope School: Elko Middle Summary Using their knowledge of friction, students will become advertising designers and create a 15-30 second commercial for …
The Mole Project – 6807
Submitted by: Matt Togna School: J.R. Tucker High School Summary Students will work as partners and choose an object that is familiar to them…perhaps something …
Changes of the Seasons
Submitted by: Jodi Donham School: Pemberton Elementary Summary Students researched information about the four seasons: winter, spring, summer, and fall (autumn). They found information about …
World War Three
Submitted by: Chad Lowe School: The Academy at Virginia Randolph Summary Students will be told that WWIII has started and they will be responsible …