Seven activities lead students through the examination and observation of waves, wave properties, and the influence of wave action on the coastline

Students explore wavelength, frequency and amplitude while immersed in hands-on experimentation.

Designing simple electric motors from wire and magnets, students explore the effects of number of coils, wire thickness, and magnet characteristics. 

Teach simple DC circuitry using actual components for relatability to real world applications. Includes five experiments in which students learn to build series and parallel circuits on...

This kit allows a student to construct a model of an 8-rung ladder segment of a DNA molecule and then build a molecular model of the basic components of the nucleotides of RNA and DNA

Students perfect their techniques as they prepare fingerprint evidence.

Refill for AP 10512 (Dusting for Fingerprints)

Simulate the conditions of acid rain, saline soils, drought and erosion in the classroom. A complete introductory unit on environmental studies. Six experimental protocols lead your students...

This project based learning kit has students building cars to specifications to meet K-2 Engineering Design Performance Expectations.

Put your knowledge of force and motion to test in this creative building challenge to construct a class course of 24 holes to flick your chips.

Refill for AP 1020 (Force & Motion: Flick Golf Building Kit)

In this activity, students will be introduced to the field of materials science as they explore the four main types of materials: metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites.

Students use the Engineering Design Process to problem solve as they build electromagnets.

Students simulate deep-ocean and beach crude oil spills as they engage in the work of an environmental engineering team using models to learn the properties of oil and experience how scientists...

Teach students to build parallel and series circuits using electrical components.

In this activity, students will set up electrochemical cells, with each group using a different combination of materials for the anode and the cathode of the cell. Students will also compare two...

In this activity, students will make samples of different bio-plastics to study how their composition affects their physical properties. They will then use what they have learned to create a...

Students will learn about the processes performed at water treatment facilities, and then engineer their own small scale filtration plant.

Introduce students to six standard fingerprinting techniques used for dusting, lifting, and developing prints from smooth, nonporous surfaces.

In this activity, students will hypothesize about yeast and then test to see if their hypothesis is correct.

Students explore materials science and engineering while learning about an interesting state of matter: liquid crystals.