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  • Equilibrium Constant and Temperature

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    The purpose of this lab is to give students an opportunity to apply what they know about chemical equilibrium to determine ”How Does a Change in Temperature Affect the Value of the Equilibrium Constant for an Exothermic…

  • Cellular Respiration

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    The purpose of this lab is to introduce students to biochemical processes at the cellular level. It gives them an opportunity to explore the process of cellular respiration and to determine ”Do Plants Use Cellular…

  • Photosynthesis

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    The purpose of this lab is to introduce students to the process of photosynthesis, specifically to explore “Where Does Photosynthesis Take Place in Plants?” The Teacher Notes provide the connections to standards,…

  • Osmosis

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    The purpose of this lab is for students to apply their knowledge of the process of osmosis, specifically to explore ”How Does the Concentration of Salt in Water Affect the Rate of Osmosis?” The Teacher Notes provide…

  • Cell Structure

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    The purpose of this lab is for students to apply their understanding of cell structure to categorize whether unknown cells come from plants or animals. Specifically, students explore the components of cell structure…

  • Energy in Food

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    The purpose of this lab is for students to apply their understanding of energy flow and transfer within a system. Students will generate arguments about ”Which Type of Nut Is Best for a New Energy Bar?” The Teacher…

  • Respiratory and Cardiovascular Systems

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    The purpose of this lab is for students to apply their knowledge of the structure and function of body systems. Specifically, it gives students an opportunity to investigate ”How Do Activity and Physical Factors Relate…

  • Memory and Stimuli

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    The purpose of this lab is for students to apply their knowledge of the structure and function of body systems. Specifically, it gives them an opportunity to explore the relationship between patterns in letters and…

  • Population Growth

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    The purpose of this lab is to introduce students to the concept of population growth and some of the factors that can affect the size of a population. Specifically, it gives them an opportunity to explore ”What Factors…

  • Predator-Prey Relationships

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    The purpose of this lab is to introduce students to the concept of a predator-prey population size relationship. They will use an online simulation to design and carry out an investigation to determine ”How Is the Size…

  • Food Webs and Ecosystems

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    The purpose of this lab is for students to apply their understanding of ecosystems and the eating relationships that occur within them. Specifically, students will consider ”Which Member of an Ecosystem Would Affect the…

  • Matter in Ecosystems

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    The purpose of this lab is to have students apply their knowledge of how chemicals cycle through the living and nonliving components of an ecosystem. Specifically, they will explore their natural surroundings where they…

  • Carbon Cycling

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    The purpose of this lab is for students to apply their knowledge of how chemicals, specifically carbon, cycle through the living and nonliving components of an ecosystem. Specifically, they will explore ”Which Carbon…

  • Variation in Traits

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    The purpose of this lab is to introduce students to the variation that naturally exists within a species and among different species that are closely related. Specifically, they will explore ”How Do Beetle Traits Vary…

  • Mutations in Genes

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    The purpose of this lab is to introduce students to the transfer of genetic information through inheritance and how DNA-level mutations can influence the functions of organisms. Specifically, the investigation will…

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