In this activity, student mix a given quantity of salt with a fixed volume of water. Mass and volume measurements are made before and after mixing to determine if these quantities change. Students observe that mass is conserved during dissolving while volume is not.
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From Classical Taxonomy to Phylogeny
Categories: Lab/Student Activity
Students reasearch the taxonomic breakdown of a variety of organisms. Students will look at was characterisitcs are present and absent. Through this investigation they will determine the plausible... read more
Teacher Demo: Water Quality Investigation
Categories: Teacher Demonstration
This demonstration shows some differences between potable (drinkable) water and non-potable (non-drinkable) water. Variations in temperature, turbidity and pH level also determine the types of... read more
Indigenous Peoples’ Curriculum Resources
Categories: General Interest, Lab/Student Activity, Lesson Plan, Unit Plan
FNMI - Introduction to Indigenous Knowledge and Western Science Indigenous Knowledge - Preamble Indigenous Knowledge - Understandings and Considerations Indigenous Science in the... read more