In this lab, students will test two different soil samples, one from a natural environment and the other from a location impacted by humans, for their water-holding capacity, organic matter content, pH level, and nutrient content (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium).
At the end of this investigation, students will be able to determine that soil from a natural environment is ideal for plant growth as it is able to hold more water, has more organic matter, and has optimal pH and nutrient levels.
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This unit plan asks the overarching question: how does our increasing understanding of genetics impact our personal decisions and choices? The unit is divided into the following subsections: 1.... read more
Categories: Lab/Student Activity, Lesson Plan
Written by Nicole Preddie, Don Galbraith Award Winner 2020-21, OSIE University of Toronto This two-period lesson plan for Grade 9 Academic Science consists of a minds-on activity, five student... read more
Categories: Lab/Student Activity, Lesson Plan
The safety air bag system in an automobile uses chemical reactions in order to function. When a collision occurs, a sensor indicates that the car's momentum has changed and this triggers a series of... read more