Innovative Technology in Science Inquiry

Unit

Crystals

Subject

Earth and Space Science

Grade Level

MS

Activity Name(s)

Introduction to Crystals

Molecular Crystals

Unit

Molecular Motion

Subject

Physical Science

Grade Level

MS

Activity Name(s)

Brownian Motion

Diffusion

Being Prepared

This activity uses computer modeling software that allows students to test and retest as they work. Working in small groups of 2 and no more than 3 encourages students to discuss and refine their ideas as they work.

Unit

Energy Transformations

Subject

Engineering

Grade Level

MS

Activity Name(s)

Convection in a House

Being Prepared

It works well to have middle school students run the model individually to collect data and in pairs for the analysis and conclusion sections.

Unit

Phase Change

Subject

Physical Science

Grade Level

MS

Activity Names

States of Matter

Being Prepared

Please check that the computers you plan to use with students run properly ahead of time. Try the activities in advance.

Unit

Crystals

Subject

Earth and Space Science

Grade Level

MS

Activity Name(s)

Introduction to Crystals

Being Prepared

Unit

Energy Transformations

Subject

Engineering

Grade Level

MS

Activity Name(s)

Convection in a House

Being Prepared

It works well to have middle school students run the model individually to collect data and in pairs for the analysis and conclusion sections.  

Getting Started

Unit

Phase Change Teacher Guide

Subject

Physical Science

Grade Level

MS

Activity Names

Latent Heat

Melting Ice

States of Matter

Being Prepared

Please check that the computers you plan to use with students run properly ahead of time. Try the activities in advance.

Unit

Molecular Motion

Subject

Physical Science

Grade Level

MS

Activity Name(s)

Diffusion

Being Prepared

This activity uses computer modeling software that allows students to test and retest as they work.  Working in small groups of 2 and no more than 3 encourages students to discuss and refine their ideas as they work.

Getting Started

Students will observe the path of the atoms to see how they react to each other.

Suggested Timeline

Unit

Waves

Subject

Physics

Grade Level

HS

Activity Names

Interference with Light

Ripple Tank

Taking Waves Apart

The Shape of Sound Waves

Being Prepared

Intensity of Light & Ripple Tank - Individual students working with accountability/discussion partners would be the ideal situation (after an intro that models getting the simulation properly set up).

Unit

Energy Transformations

Subject

Physical Science

Grade Level

ES 5-6

Activity Name(s)

Light Bulbs

Motors and Generators

Solar Cell