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Deluxe |
Title |
Description |
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1 |
Scientific Observations |
Study common objects to learn various tests for gathering information. |
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2 |
Earthquakes |
Locate earthquakes on a map (lat/long). Push together layers of clay
simulating plate movement during an earthquake. |
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3 |
Magma |
Conduct various experiments to study magma and viscosity. |
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4 |
Volcano Prediction |
Study volcano prediction by making limewater to test for carbon dioxide and
by building a tilt meter. |
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5 |
Light |
Use a spectroscope (diffraction grating) to view different sources of light. |
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6 |
Stars |
Build a three dimensional model of the big dipper constellation using wooden
splints and foam board |
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7 |
Moon |
Drop rocks/BB's into plaster to make craters. "Space" video included. |
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8 |
Respiratory System |
Compare slow combustion in the body (respiration) to rapid combustion of a
candle. |
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9 |
Lung Capacity |
Measure lung capacity by using a 2 L lung capacity machine. |
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10 |
Penicillin |
Determine what is the best condition for growing penicillin (in cold, at
room temp, at room temp with humidity). View the penicillin mold under the
microscope. |
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11 |
Bacteria |
Grow bacteria in a petri dish and see how the bacteria reacts to
disinfectant and the penicillin from the previous lab. View bacteria under
microscope. |
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12 |
Cigarettes |
Use a microscope to test the effects of tobacco water on vinegar eels. |
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13 |
Heart |
View daphnia (water fleas) under a microscope to see how temperature affects
the heart rate. |
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14 |
The Heart and Our Pulse |
Dissect a sheep's heart to study the anatomy of the heart. |
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15 |
Our Blood and Blood Pressure |
Perform blood typing test and look at blood cells under a microscope. |
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16 |
Newton's First and Second Law of Motion |
Perform various activities to study Newton's 1st and 2nd Law. |
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17 |
Newton's Third Law of Motion |
Learn about rockets and following instructions by building a rocket. |
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18 |
Newton's Third Law of Motion |
Learn about Newton's third law of motion by launching rockets and observing
the results. |
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19 |
The Atom |
Study the periodic table. Simulate nuclear reactor with carbonated water and
iron filings. Ignite series of small flash paper pieces to see chain
reaction. |
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20 |
Chemistry: Properties of Matter |
Conduct experiments to learn about various properties of matter. |
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21 |
Elements, Mixtures, Changes |
Use chemical reactions to test for starch, electroplate a nail using copper
sulfate, and form a precipitate. |
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22 |
Compounds |
View a number of chemical compound reactions. |
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23 |
Levers |
Use a demonstration balance, metric ruler and masses to study the 3 classes
of levers. |
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24 |
Animal Behavior |
Experiment with pill bugs do see which environmental conditions are most
favorable to the species. |
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25 |
Diapause - Suspended Animation |
Hatch and grow triops and then observe their growth. |
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26 |
Rainforest |
Learn about rainforest and examine rootless plants. |
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27 |
Nest and Protection |
Build a device to protect an egg from a 10 foot drop. |
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28 |
Swamp Life |
Hatch brine shrimp and observe how the shrimp react to varying degrees of
salinity in water. |
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29 |
Insects |
See how ladybugs react to hot/cold. Hide various colored pipe cleaners to
demonstrate protective coloration. |
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30 |
Water |
Test water using tablets (chlorine, iron, copper, hardness) and pH strips.
Perform soap bubble water hardness test. |
