The Drug Lab Evidence

Book Chapter | March 2012

Police have learned some additional information about the suspects involved in this case, and their relationship to the victim. In Part I of the performance assessment, Police have mixed up the infared spectroscopy (IR…

Lab Report Blues

Book Chapter | October 2011

For middle school students, writing a formal lab report can be challenging. For middle level teachers, reading students’ lab reports can be overwhelming. As a solution, why not try peer editing? By having students…

Adapting Labs and Troubleshooting

Book Chapter | December 2002

A great deal of information is available on how children learn—brain research, multiple intelligence aspects, concrete versus abstract thinking, environmental stimuli, and so on—but one key feature can be gleaned from…

Lab 2: Seasons

Book Chapter | February 2018

In this lab investigation, students are introduced to the disciplinary core ideas of (a) The Universe and Its Stars and (b) Earth and the Solar System as they develop a model that explains seasonal average temperature…

Designer Diffusion Lab

Book Chapter | March 2017

This high school life science lesson has the following learning goals for students: plan a lab procedure to explain diffusion in and out of cells; collect and record relevant data using appropriate methods; and…

Speed of Sound Lab

Book Chapter | March 2017

This high school physical science lesson has the following learning goals for students: design and conduct an investigation to determine the speed of sound in air; interpret their experimental results; and explain…

Wood Density Lab

Book Chapter | March 2017

This high school physical science lesson has the following learning goals for students: develop a testable hypothesis based on their observations; design and conduct an experiment to test their hypothesis; and…

Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge 2024 Winners

Page | May 2024

Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge 2024 Winners

Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge 2023 Winners

Page | November 2023

Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge 2023 Winners

Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge Regional Winners

Page | March 2020

Congratulations to the Year 2 Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge Competition regional winners! Photos from the workshop held at the STEM Forum & Expo in San Francisco, July 2019 Testimonials from Year…

Remote Labs 2.0 to the Rescue

Journal Article | June 2021

Inquiry-Based Lab Finals

Journal Article | May 2023

Teaching Techniques for Inquiry Labs

Book Chapter | February 2009

Chapters 1-3 described general principles of inquiry and processes for developing and assessing an inquiry-centered course. This chapter examines the process in greater detail by outlining specific behaviors and…

Identifying Types of Streetlights Lab

Book Chapter | November 2011

In this activity, students will build an apparatus that will allow them to see the spectrum created by different streetlights.

Lab Set-Up and Safety

Book Chapter | December 2002

Whether your assigned classroom is for science labs or there is a specific lab area shared among several teachers, you need to set up properly for group experiments and other hands-on activities. There are several ways…