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        Listed under:  Science  >  Scientific inquiry  >  Experiments
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        Modelling the Seasons

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        This resource provides a scaffold for students to undertake a simple experiment. Students use a world globe and a heat lamp to investigate how the tilt of the Earth’s axis causes the seasons.

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        Stomp Rocket Design Challenge

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        This resource provides a scaffold for students to complete a design challenge. The design challenge requires students to create a stomp rocket that can travel to a chosen planet in the solar system. The design challenge can also be used to investigate forces and energy. It can be delivered over a number of lessons, or it ...

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        DIY Sun Science - iTunes app

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        Try some hands on investigations that relate to learning about the Sun. Follow step-by-step procedures, read through explanations to find out why things happened and also view related video clips. Free when reviewed on 12/5/2015.

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        Let's make slime!

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        This resource explains how to make slime using cornflour to produce something called a non-Newtonian fluid. A non-Newtonian fluid is a substance which has properties of a liquid and a solid. This means it can flow like a liquid, but also can have a set shape. It all depends on the amount of force you apply to it. In this ...

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        Lens Simulation (sk- Intel)

        • TLF-IDM016162

        Students learn about the application of light refraction by completing a series of tasks based on light refraction using both concave and convex lenses.

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        Using a Microscope

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        Students use this resource consisting of ten slides with diagrams, written explanation and voice-over to understand how to use a microscope correctly. There is a two-question quiz and a summary slide.

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        Digestion Experiments 2

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        Students use this resource consisting of ten slides with diagrams, written explanation and voice-over to understand that enzymes work best at a specific pH. There is a two-question quiz and a summary slide.

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        Mirrors Simulation (sk-Intel)

        • TLF-IDM016413

        Students explore the reflection of light by plane mirrors and operate a simple periscope using ray diagrams.

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        Lakes in Antarctica

        • TLF-IDM016239

        Scientists are not complacent. We still have a lot to learn about the water cycle. The discovery of glacial lakes under the ice in Antarctica actively transporting water between reservoirs was a surprise. These lakes can be up to 3km beneath the ice sheets. The pressure of the ice above helps to melt the ice, forming lakes. ...

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        experiMENTALS: Bubble 07 diversion grenades

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        This resource contains a materials and instruction list and brief explanation for students about the process of carrying out a chemical reaction between bicarbonate of soda and vinegar.

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        Measuring Speed (Simulation)

        • TLF-IDM016557

        Students use this resource consisting of a webpage with diagrams of three cars that students can vary the speed at which they are travelling. They can calculate the time to travel 3000m and then observe the cars as they travel the distance. This demonstrates how to work out the speed of a moving object and how to make calculations ...

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        Series Circuits

        • TLF-IDM016737

        In this simulation students select and move a battery, switch and two light bulbs to positions around a circuit so that the light bulbs are in series with each other. Students receive feedback if their circuit is not a functioning series circuit. Students drag and drop a battery, switch, and two light bulbs into position ...

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        Experiments to see if Chlorophyll and Light are Needed to Make Starch

        • TLF-IDM016747

        Students use this resource consisting of eight slides with diagrams, written explanation and voice-over to understand that chlorophyll and light are needed for a plant to make starch. There is a two-question quiz and a summary slide.

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        Rate of Photosynthesis

        • TLF-IDM016748

        Students use this resource consisting of eight slides with diagrams, written explanation and voice-over to understand how to measure the rate of photosynthesis and understand what factors affect it. A detailed method is suggested for measuring the effect of varying levels of light. There is a two-question quiz and a summary slide.

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        Measuring Voltage

        • TLF-IDM016134

        In this simulation students select to measure the voltage across one, two or three light bulbs in series to measure the voltage drop across one, two of three bulbs.

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        Robot biomimicry

        • TLF-IDM016775

        This 9 minute video segment from Catalyst shows how inspiration from the world of animals has helped in the mechanical design of robots and adhesive materials.

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        experiMENTALS: Keys on a shoelace

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        This resource contains a materials and instruction list and brief explanation for students to show that keys on a shoelace can do some unexpected things.

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        experiMENTALS: Levitating balloon

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        This resource contains a materials and instruction list and brief explanation for students about the process of levitating a balloon.

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        National Science Week flight special

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        This resource contains lessons plans containing instructions and teachers' notes for fun experiments focusing on the science of flight. Try them in your classroom and watch Elliot and the Surfing Scientist tackle them on Roller-coaster. A wide ranges of activities with clear directions and illustrations based on a range ...

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        Rotocopters

        • TLF-IDM016727

        This resource contains lessons plans containing instructions and teachers' notes for a lesson that can be part of a unit on flight or used as a great motivating activity to foster positive attitudes. The clear and explicit instructions are a good example of a procedural text. The notes also provide a clear explanation of ...

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