Join-
Lab 8: Surface Erosion by Wind
Book Chapter |
In this lab investigation, students are introduced to the disciplinary core idea of Earth Materials and Systems as they develop a conceptual model that can be used to explain why wind speed, wind duration, and soil…
-
Lab 9: Surface Erosion by Wind
Book Chapter |
In this lab investigation, students are introduced to the disciplinary core ideas of (a) Earth Materials and Systems and (b) The Roles of Water in Earth’s Surface Processes as they figure out how stream flow volume…
-
Lab 12: Cycling of Water on Earth
Book Chapter |
In this lab investigation, students are introduced to the disciplinary core idea of Earth Materials and Systems as they determine how temperature and the surface area to volume ratio of water affect the rate of water…
-
Lab 14: Distribution of Natural Resources
Book Chapter |
In this lab investigation, students apply the disciplinary core ideas of (a) Earth Materials and Systems, (b) Natural Resources, and (c) Human Impacts on Earth Systems as they evaluate competing plans for a new copper…
-
Lab 20: Predicting Hurricane Strength
Book Chapter |
In this lab investigation, students are introduced to the disciplinary core idea of Natural Hazards as they develop a conceptual model that can be used to predict changes in wind speed inside a hurricane over time.…
-
Lab 21: Forecasting Extreme Weather
Book Chapter |
In this lab investigation, students are introduced to the disciplinary core ideas of (a) Weather and Climate and (b) Natural Hazards as they determine when and under what conditions tornadoes tend to form in the…
-
Lab 22: Minimizing Carbon Emissions
Book Chapter |
In this lab investigation, students are introduced to the disciplinary core ideas of (a) Natural Resources, (b) Human Impacts on Earth Systems, and (c) Global Climate Change as they develop a plan to minimize human…
-
Lab 19: Differences in Regional Climate
Book Chapter |
In this lab investigation, students apply the disciplinary core idea of Weather and Climate as they develop a conceptual model that explains the temperature and precipitation patterns in different cities. Included are…
-
Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge 2022 Grand Prize Winners
Page |
Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge 2022 Grand Prize Winners
-
Making Lab Group Work Equitable and Inclusive
Journal Article |
The collaborative nature of introductory college science labs means that labs can play a major role in boosting students’ interest in experimental science when they work together in small groups. However, collaboration…
-
Lab 18: Carbon Dioxide Levels in the Atmosphere
Book Chapter |
In this lab investigation, students are introduced to the disciplinary core ideas of (a) Human Impacts on Earth Systems and (b) Global Climate Change as they determine whether carbon dioxide (CO2) levels and average…
-
Multigenre Lab Reports: Connecting Literacy and Science
Book Chapter |
The development of communication skills is a key component in any science program but most students don't see the connection between science and writing. Connect literacy and science by using this hands-on activity that…
-
Lab Safety: More Than Just Goggles
Book Chapter |
Every science classroom visited has always had a safety rules poster clearly displayed. As a new teacher, I assumed these were issued to every science teacher upon graduation. Hands-on science requires safe practices—a…
-
Converting Your Lab from Verification to Inquiry
Book Chapter |
This chapter offers insight into how to create laboratories that provide students with research experiences within the constraints of time, resources, and course formats that most faculty face. It provides a research-…
-
Lab 5: Geologic Time and the Fossil Record
Book Chapter |
In this lab investigation, students are introduced to the disciplinary core idea of The History of Planet Earth as they identify major extinction and diversification events that happened during the last 650 million…
1370 Results