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Looking for creative ideas to teach the physical sciences? Download our innovative learning modules to engage student learning. Each Learning Module includes a hands-on/minds-on activity, discussion points, extensions, related links to other parts of the NRC web site and assessment strategies and tools. Topics include simple machines, infrared light and electrochemistry.

Learning Modules


Growing sugar crystals
Crystals form in different manners. Growing other crystals from liquid solutions is easy to do with your children or students.
Module 5-6

Candy Chromatography   [More]

Module 5-6

HAZMAT Team to the Rescue: Simple Machines Challenge   [More]

Module 7-9

Swirling Milk   [More]

Module 7-9

Hot Light: Exploring the Infrared   [More]

Module 10-12

Future Fuels: Exploring Electrochemistry   [More]

Module 10-12

Exploring Acids and Bases   [More]

Module 10-12

Plastics & Polymers   [More]

Assessment Tools