Experiments/Investigations

Comprehension: Where We Find Science (elem)

A one page explanation of where we find science and an introduction to the abcteach series that looks at where we find science through sets of experiments. Includes vocabulary list and comprehension questions.

Experiment: Where We Find Science-In Water Set 1 (elem/upper elem)

A set of four physics experiments in our Where We Find Science series that demonstrate the properties of the surface tension of water. Includes a Scientific Method report form and an explanation and results page.

Experiment: The Amazing Egg Experiment

A simple in-class experiment, done over the course of a week, using eggs as a hands-on example of how acids and bases interact, as well as the dynamics of permeable and semi-permeable membranes.

Experiment: Where We Find Science-In Water-Build a Pond (elem/upper elem)

Build a pond project, part of our "Where we Find Science" series. This project offers opportunities to observe biology in a pond. Instructions for building a pond, plus explanation of possible results and a form for observations of changes in pond are included.

Lab: Gravity (upper elem)

You know what you weigh on Earth (even if it doesn't make you happy!!)--but what would you weigh on Mars? on Pluto? Students combine science and math in this fun gravity lab.

Experiment: Where We Find Science-At Home Set 2 (elem/upper elem)

A set of two experiments about static electricity, which includes directions, an experiment report form and an explanation of probably results. Part of abcteach's Where We Find Science - Science at Home series.

Experiment: Float or Sink

Predict whether an object will float or sink. Students make and test hypotheses with this simple experiment. Includes detailed instructions and pages for recording predictions and results.

Experiment: Where We Find Science-In Water-Amphibians (elem/upper elem)

Instructions for a science project of raising amphibians in an aquarium, with report form. Part of abcteach's Where We Find Science: Science in Water series.

Experiment: Where We Find Science-The Sky 1 (elem)

Two simple experiments help students understand the movement of the sun and its relationship to the seasons and the time of day. Includes observation, note taking, sketching, building a simple sundial and a scientific method report form. Part of abcteach's Where We Find Science Series.

Experiment: Where We Find Science-The Sky 2 (upper elem)

An advanced astronomy project in which student builds a device to measure the position of the sun in the sky and record its changes, to help understanding of seasons. Includes scientific method report form. Part of abcteach's Where We Find Science Series.

Experiment: Where We Find Science-The Sky Pinhole Viewer

Students construct one of two versions of a pinhole viewer and then use the viewer to establish the diameter of the sun and the moon. Part of abcteach's Where We Find Science series.

Science: Hawking Radiation (upper elem/middle/high)

An explanation of Hawking Radiation, plus an experiment creating an event horizon, a report form, a vocabulary exercise and glossary make up this lesson.

Science Experiment: Physics - Surface Tension (upper elem/middle)

A one page explanation of surface tension followed by two related experiments and a teacher's note.

Science Experiment: Physics -Static Electricity (upper elem/middle)

An explanation of static electricity and two simple experiments. Students are ask to predict outcome, then record observations for each experiment.

Graphic Organizers: Science Experiments

four general forms to be used for science experiments- multi-age.