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Science Units Division 3

Independent Variable

Grade 7 | Grade 8 | Grade 9 | Grade 10  

Can my students learn how to identify and apply Independent and Dependent variables through a spreadsheet-based research activity?

Tree Taxonomy

Grade 6        

Can my students learn the characteristics of Coniferous and Deciduous trees by entering tree data into a database and then searching it to discover and identify the differences?

Chinook Winds

Grade 7        
Interactions and Ecosystems
How do Chinook winds work? Use this animation to find out.

Simple Machines: Gears

Grade 8        
Mechanical Systems
Why does a bicycle have gears? What do they do? Explore this unit to find out.

Simple Machines: Incline Planes

Grade 8        
Mechanical Systems
Inclined Planes (or ramps) are simple machines, but how do they work?

Simple Machines: Overview

Grade 8        
Mechanical Systems
What are simple machines and how do they work?

Simple Machines: Pulleys

Grade 8        
Mechanical Systems
How do pulley systems work and why is it easier to lift objects when they are used?
   
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